Institute of Technology, Carlow (IT Carlow) is one of the largest technology colleges in Ireland, with campuses in Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow, and part-time provision elsewhere in the Republic.
Founded in 1960, IT Carlow is located in the centre of Ireland's South Leinster region (containing the counties of Carlow, Wicklow, Wexford, Kildare, Laois and Kilkenny), approximately one hour from Dublin. IT Carlow is the fourth-largest Institute out of 14 Institutes of Technology (IoTs) in the country (7,500 learners), but has ranked in the top three of the 14 IoTs for CAO first preferences for Level 8 honours degree programmes since 2010. As of 2017 IT Carlow has over 50,000 alumni. IT Carlow provides higher educational full-time taught programmes from level 6 – 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications, along with research programmes at level 9 & 10 and enterprise development opportunities, through its centres in Carlow and Wexford. The Institute also provides part-time programmes in Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Kildare (the Curragh), Shannon, Dublin (Tallaght) and, most recently, in Mayo.
Undergraduate Programs:
Business
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Business Common Entry
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) Business Management
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) International Business
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) Marketing
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Finance and Accounting
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) Business with Law
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accounting
- Bachelor of Business in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business (options in: Business Mgt, International Business, Supply Chain Mgt, HR Mgt, Marketing)
- Higher Certificate Business
- Higher Certificate Business with Law
- Higher Certificate in Accounting
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting & Finance
Sport Media & Marketing
- NEW Bachelor of Science (Honours) Digital Marketing with Analytics
- NEW Bachelor of Science Digital Marketing with Analytics
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Management Practice
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Media & Public Relations
- Bachelor of Arts Sport Coaching & Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts Sport Coaching & Business Management (Soccer)
- Bachelor of Arts Sport Coaching & Business Management (Rugby)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Sports Management & Coaching
Humanities
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Product Design Innovation
- Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Early Childhood Education & Care
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Applied Social Studies - Professional Social Care
- Bachelor of Arts Applied Social Studies - Professional Social Care
- Honours Bachelor of Law
- Higher Certificate Legal Studies
Science & Health
- NEW Bachelor of Science (Honours) Brewing and Distilling
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Common Entry
- NEW Bachelor of Science (Honours) Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Strength and Conditioning
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
- Higher Certificate in Science - Physiology and Health Science
- Higher Certificate in Science - Pharmacy Technician Studies
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Common Entry
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Brewing and Distilling
- Bachelor of Science Biosciences
- Bachelor of Science Analytical Science
- Higher Certificate Science in Applied Biology or Applied Chemistry
Computing & Networking
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cybercrime and IT Security
- Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime and IT Security
- NEW Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing in Interactive Digital Art and Design
- NEW Bachelor of Science Computing in Interactive Digital Art and Design
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Information Technology Management
- Bachelor of Science Information Technology Management
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Games Development
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Software Development
- Bachelor of Science Software Development
- Higher Certificate Science in Computing (with Options in Computer Applications, Commercial Programming, Computer Networking)
Aerospace, Mechanical & Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Aircraft Systems
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic Systems
- Bachelor of Engineering Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) TV and Media Production
- Bachelor of Science TV and Media Production
Built Environment & Extended Campus
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Add on - Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architectural Technology
- Bachelor of Science Architectural Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Facilities and Building Services Management
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Facilities & Building Services
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with Building Services
Postgraduate Programs:
Institute of Technology Carlow offers two types of Masters degree programme: taught Masters programmes and research Masters programmes.
The taught Masters degree is awarded following the completion of a programme of one to two years duration (typically 90 ECTS credits). Entry to a taught programme leading to a Masters award is typically for holders of Honours Bachelor degrees. In certain circumstances, entry to such programmes may be considered for holders of Ordinary Bachelor Degrees or equivalent.
Research Masters Degree programmes are typically of two years duration (typically 90 ECTS credits) where learners undertake a substantial piece of research. The project is carried out under the guidance of an experienced supervisor. Learning outcomes at this level relate to the demonstration of knowledge and understanding at the forefront of a field of learning. Outcomes relate to the application of knowledge, understanding and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar contexts related to the field of study. The outcomes are associated with an ability to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgements.
An Irish Masters Degree is compatible with completion of the Bologna Second Cycle.