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You can choose from three different part-time programmes to obtain a diploma or a degree that includes Economics: Part-Time B.Comm, the Diploma in Social Gerontology and the Diploma/B.Sc in Rural Development. These programmes are aimed at mature students who have an interest in one of these subject areas and would like to obtain an academic qualification for either career or personal-development reasons or who intend to progress to further studies but are not in a position to undertake full-time study.
There has been a growing interest within many sectors of society in returning to formal study programmes following periods in employment, unemployment or in the home. Those interested in resuming their education, in developing new employment opportunities or those seeking to awaken their intellectual interests, can meet these needs in an environment which is stimulating academically and socially, when they join a university programme. These programmes provide you with the opportunity to include the study of Economics in your education.
| Part-time Diploma/B.Comm Programme |
The programme is a four-year part-time degree. You are awarded a Diploma in Management when you successfully complete the first two years of the programme and a B.Comm. degree when you successfully complete the final two years of the programme.
The part-time Bachelor of Commerce is a four year degree programme in business education. A Diploma in Management is awarded upon successful completion of the first two years. The programme is delivered via blended learning which usually involves eight weekend workshops per year. Workshops take placeon Friday afternoons (2.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.) and all day Saturdays (9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.). Workshop times may vary, students will be notified of any changes in advance. Contact time may vary from year to year. A timetable will be provided at the beginning of each academic yer.
Students receive a resource pack for each module, which contains the core learning materials. Each resource pack is a guide through the module and allows students to learn at times convenient to their own schedule.
For more information please consult the web site of the programme at http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses/bcomm_parttime
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| Diploma in Social Gerontology |
The Diploma in Social Gerontology is a two-year, stand-alone part-time programme for mature students. The programme covers a broad range of economic, social and political theories relating to ageing and examines public policy for older people across a number of fields. It is designed to equip students with the professional and analytical skills necessary to understand age and ageing in an economic, social and policy context and to enhance and develop their careers in age-related fields.
For more information please consult the web site of the programme at http://www.icsg.ie/education.html. |
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| Diploma/B.Sc in Rural Development |
The B.Sc. in Rural Development is a part-time, distance learning programme, aimed at mature students who are active in the development of rural areas. The programme enables you to qualify with a Diploma after two years of part-time study and to continue to earn a B.Sc. with a minimum of a further two years of part-time study.
Read full details about this programme elsewhere on our web site. |
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| How do you apply for these part-time programmes? |
Application forms are available from the Admissions Office, NUI Galway. You can contact the Admissions Office by e-mail or by phone (353 091 750437). Check out Adult and Continuing Education web site for further information about returning to study.
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| More information |
For more information on the evening B.A. programme, check out the Adult Education office web site. For more information on the part-time B.Commerce programme, check out (www.nuigalway.ie/courses/bcomm_parttime/).
For more information on the B.Sc. in Rural Development, contact rutac@nuigalway.ie (ph: 353 91 492501).
For more information on the Diploma in Social Gerontology check out the website of the programme at http://www.icsg.ie/education.html.
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