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Part-time

Part-Time

Part-time courses allow you to combine full-time employment with education. You can maintain an income and work towards your educational objective at a pace that suits your particular circumstances. At ITB we have designed our part-time programmes in a way which accommodates the competing commitments of employment and education. Full details of our part-time courses offered are available in the course category section of the web site.

Click here to view our 2011 / 2012 Part time Prospectus

How do I make the best course choice?

There are a lot of factors to consider before returning to education. Before you decide to apply for any individual course, you should be comfortable that the course suits your learning needs.

A few words of advice!

  • Read information on courses carefully. If you have any queries, contact the marketing team on 01 885 1000 or e-mail info@itb.ie.
  • Check that your present qualifications and/or life and work experience are sufficient to allow you to take the course and be comfortable with the material and coursework involved.
  • Remember taking any course represents a significant time and energy commitment. Check that your home and work situations facilitate the time necessary to attend class, study and examinations.

The ITB marketing team will be happy to give you information and advice in relation to all programmes before you start the course. When you apply to ITB the admissions team will process your application form and meet you when you arrive to register and start your course. The part time course administrator will be available during the year should you have any queries or questions.

Once I've made my choice, how do I enroll?

Application to part-time courses is made directly to ITB by completion of the Application form or by  applying on line.

Please note that the number of participants on certain courses is limited. We recommend that you apply early in order to ensure a place on the course of your choice. Once you have decided the course that best suits you and your learning requirements, there are a few simple steps to follow.

  • Complete the application form. If you do not already have an application form please request one from ITB’s marketing team on 01 885 1000, or e-mail info@itb.ie. Alternatively if you wish to pay by credit card you can apply online from April 2011.
  • Return the application form, with appropriate payment and necessary supporting documentation to ITB
  • All applications will be acknowledged by the admissions team. Online applicants will receive an email acknowledgement and a receipt.
  • Successful applicants will be notified of their registration date and the course start date in September/February.
  • Successful applicants will be asked to attend a registration session.

International Students - English Language Requirement

International Students applying for part time courses at ITB should provide an assessment of English Language Competency. Please download the form here.

Registered students will receive:

  • Information on library services, computer services and information from the estates department.
  • General information and guidance on course content.

Closing Dates

For courses starting in September the closing date for most applications is Friday 2nd September 2011 with the exception of

  • Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (work based) (BN908)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care & Education (work Based) (BN030_WB)

which is 1st June 2011. Please note that the number of participants on certain courses is limited and courses will fill over the summer months.

Applications may be accepted after the June closing date but late applications will not be assessed until September.

 

Exams

Please note examinations are held during the day.

How do I pay?

If you make an online application you will be required to pay by credit card (Master Card or Visa) at the time of application. If you make a paper application you may pay by cheque, postal order, bank draft or a purchase order number from your employer. We do not accept cash. Invoices can be sent directly to employers on request. The application form is considered incomplete until the appropriate course fee is received. When you apply on-line fill in your credit card details, the information is encrypted for your security and sent to a Bank Approved Vendor for verification. Details of your course reservation(s) are then sent to the admissions office at ITB for processing.

NOTE: The admissions office at ITB does not have access to your credit card details at any time but we are able to confirm or cancel your banking transaction as well as refund your credit card if required. Also when applying online, if you do not input your credit card details, ITB will not receive your application.

Students who pay their own fees may be entitled to tax relief at the standard rate on tuition fees paid on courses leading to a third level qualification. Courses must be a minimum of 2 years duration to qualify. Send a copy of the receipt for fees to your local revenue district along with your P60. A list of approved colleges/courses can be accessed on the revenue commissioner's website. A list of local revenue offices is also available from their website at www.revenue.ie under "contact us".

Where numbers attending are restricted, places will usually be allocated on a first-to-pay basis. Please note that acceptance of fees is not a guarantee of a place on a course. Where a place is not allocated to you, a refund of fees paid will be processed. Places on all courses are allocated to qualifying candidates in order of receipt of completed applications (an application is complete when the Institute has received a completed application form, the full course fee, and copies of previous transcripts/awards). For a course to commence, it is necessary to receive a minimum number of complete applications from eligible applicants. If this number is not reached, the Institute reserves the right to cancel or discontinue the course. Students will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically. Students may only attend classes for which they have applied, paid all fees in full and completed the registration process. It is important that the level and content of a course suits your needs and meets your expectations. In order to find out relevant information on course content, entry requirements, extent of extra work required outside class, assessment methods etc. you should study the relevant section of this prospectus.

FEE REFUND POLICY

  • A refund of fees will be considered where a student on a part-time course formally withdraws from the institute prior to commencement of the programme. An administration fee of €30 may be retained. No refund will be made where a student withdraws from a part-time programme after commencement of the programme.
  • In exceptional cases, an application for refund of fees may be considered after commencement of the programme on the basis of medical or hardship grounds, following formal withdrawal from the course. In this instance, requests for fee refunds should be made to the registrar in writing, setting out the reason that the refund is sought. Medical certification must be provided where relevant. Such requests are considered by the institute’s fees committee on a monthly basis. The student is then notified of the decision in writing. An administration fee of €120 may be retained if the refund is approved.
  • For course fees paid by credit card, these refunds are processed and refunded to the credit card which was used to pay the course fee.

 

ITB reserves the right to cancel any course and/or amend courses, fees, regulations or timetables at any time.