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By focusing on select disciplines such as law, accountancy, journalism and the arts (most notably psychotherapy), Independent Colleges has created a centre of real focus within an intimate learning environment.

Independent Colleges is a goal focused, career orientated college, supported by Independent News & Media PLC. The company has a long-standing association with education, both domestically and internationally.

The college is managed by business experienced lecturers and academics who understand the importance of targeted and relevant qualifications. As a student, you are joining an intellectually lively community and you will find this to be an engaging and vibrant place to learn. So, whether you are making the transition from second-level; or battling with the prospect of learning after a hard day’s work or whatever your circumstances; Independent Colleges will be your home from home.

We have combined our resources to ensure that your experience with us is an excellent one. However, if you go through your Independent Colleges experience without being challenged, stretched or perhaps, without changing your mind about some long-held opinion, then we will not have succeeded. So, prepare to be challenged by us.

We are also committed to delivering programmes in the most convenient way for the learner who cannot attend classes on campus. To this end, our professional programmes are also delivered from outreach centre across Ireland in Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway.

I look forward to welcoming you on campus and like all my colleagues here, I am available to you at any time if I can be of assistance.

Garret Doyle

President and CEO Independent Colleges

President’s WelcomeWelcome to Independent Colleges,

a dynamic third level institution in the

heart of metropolitan Dublin. We provide

undergraduate, postgraduate and

professional programmes designed to get

you into and to the top of your chosen

career.

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Welcome from the PresidentWhy choose Independent Colleges? 2Accreditation 3Library Resources 4The Admissions Office 6Application Process 7School Visits/Liaison 10International Applicants 11Student Life and Student Services 12

faculty of laWSchool of LawLLM in Comparative Media Law 15LLB (Hons) in Irish Law 16

School of Professional LawCertificate & Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies 18Certificate and Diploma in Professional Legal Studies 19King’s Inns Entrance Examination Preparatory Course 21Law Society of Ireland – Entrance Examination Preparatory Course 22New York Bar Programme 25Law Diplomas (CPD) 53

faculty of JournalismBA (Hons) in Journalism 28MA in Journalism 30

faculty of arts & sciencesSchool of PsychotherapyBA in Psychotherapeutic Studies 34HDip in Psychotherapy 36MA in Psychotherapy 38

School of ManagementDiploma in Event Management 40Diploma in Public Relations 41

School of Computing ScienceMSc in IT Security 42

Arts Diplomas 53

faculty of accountancySchool of AccountancyMAcc (Master of Accounting) 44

School of Professional AccountancyACCA Dublin (full time) 45ACCA Dublin (part time) 46ACCA Waterford (part time) 47ACCA Cork (part time) 48CPA Dublin & Cork (part time) 50IATI Dublin (part time) 51

diPloma ProgrammesEvening Diplomas 53Online Courses 54

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Our Commitment to Academic Excellence

Independent Colleges is committed to providing all students with a rewarding, professional, and career-orientated third level experience.

Faculty members are committed to promoting academic excellence through the delivery of the highest quality teaching while offering personal support to all learners on an individual basis. Class sizes are limited in order to ensure the classroom dynamic is one where all can contribute to debate and discussion.

About Independent Colleges

Independent Colleges is part of, and supported by, the Independent News & Media plc group. Ideally situated on Dawson Street in the city centre, the College is a minute’s walk from Dublin’s main shopping thoroughfare on Grafton Street, and closely located to the Four Courts and the Houses of Parliament. This location provides a wonderful educational environment for students both before and after lectures.

An Ideal Teaching & Learning Environment

With full air conditioning, wireless high speed internet and networking and the latest presentation and video-conferencing facilities, Independent Colleges is an ideal teaching and learning environment.

Lectures are delivered from our main campus on Dawson Street. Lecture theatres are purpose built and newly renovated to offer the best in comfort, style and technology.

Parking

Independent Colleges has negotiated a special pre-paid rate with Q-Park car parks (Setanta car park)

Independent College students can avail of this 50% discount on parking rates with Q-Park on a year round basis.

Student Discounts

Students of Independent Colleges can now avail of student discounts from the following establishments: Lemon, The Farm, Reader’s Café and Waterstones. Further details are available in our Student Handbook.

Location

Independent Colleges’ main campus is located at 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. This city centre location is within one minute’s walking distance of Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green. Surrounded by the recreational and cultural amenities of the city centre, this location provides an ideal atmosphere for students. We are easily accessible with excellent transport links including the Luas, Bus and Rail.

Why choose Independent Colleges?Independent Colleges is comprised of a close knit community of inspiring full-time academics and part-time practitioners.

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The Higher Education and Training Awards Council – The Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) was established under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999. It is the successor to the National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA). HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level education and training institutions outside the university sector.

The University of the West of England – The University of the West of England (UWE) is a modern, growing university in the thriving city of Bristol. UWE is one of Britain’s most popular universities, with more than 30,000 students and 3,000 staff and is the largest provider of higher education in the south west of England. Students come to Bristol UWE from all parts of the UK, as well as a significant and growing number of international students from over 50 countries worldwide. The University offers more than 600 programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short course levels.

ACCA – ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants and aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA’s prime focus is on professional values, ethics, and governance, and delivers value-added services through 50 global accountancy partnerships, working closely with multinational and small entities to promote global standards and support. ACCA’s reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing world-class accounting and finance qualifications.

The Institute of Legal Executives – The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is the professional body which represents 24,000 trainee and practicing Legal Executives. Its function is to enhance the role and standing of Legal Executives in the legal profession. The Institute has offered unparalleled access to a flexible career in law.

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland – The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. The CPA designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute’s qualification enjoys wide international recognition. Its membership operate in Public Practice, Industry, Financial Services and the Public Sector and CPAs work in over 28 countries around the world.

The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland –The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI) was established in 1983 and has become the leading accounting technician body in Ireland, with more than 5,800 students and 4,600 members. The Institute prides itself on providing a qualification in accounting and information skills for persons working in firms in public practice, in industry and commerce and in the public sector. It provide those attaining membership of the Institute with a range of services to support them in their professional work.

The Institute of Commercial Management – The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers and an internationally recognised examining and awarding body for business and management students. For those in management, the Institute provides a range of services and programmes designed to enhance career and personal development. For the business student, ICM’s educational programmes, qualifying examinations, and awards provide qualifications that are globally recognised - with over 100,000 students studying for and sitting ICM examinations every year.

AccreditationIndependent Colleges’ programmes are validated to the high-est standards both nationally and internationally.

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Library ResourcesThe library represents one of the most important resources available to students.

The Joshua Dawson Library

The Joshua Dawson Library is a vital and integral element of the academic experience at Independent Colleges and is furnished with a comprehensive collection of texts, journals and reports supporting the main academic sub-jects and related areas.

Research provision extends far beyond the College walls. As a modern research centre, the Joshua Dawson Library has invested heavily in online resources, carefully chosen to support learning and research.

The suite of subscribed online resources includes:

Westlaw.IE., Firstlaw.IE., Westlaw.UK., LexisNexis, Nexis and PEPS.

These resources provide extensive access within the subject areas of law, journalism and psychoanalysis. The library routes access through a main-stream provider, thereby ensuring reliability and continuity of access. Training in the use of these databases is provided by library staff at the beginning of each academic year and more informally, on request, throughout the year.

Library staff at the Joshua Dawson are always on hand to provide on-the-spot support in using online resources, sourcing material and general computer and research problems.

The research student at Independent Colleges has ac-cess to the resources of Trinity College Dublin and the British Library via the Inter Library Loan service at the Joshua Dawson Library.

The Joshua Dawson Library provides generous comput-ing facilities, with brand new and hi-spec PCs and MACs.

Printing and photocopying facilities are also provided.

The Joshua Dawson Library is furnished in a modern style, with comfortable furniture and a quiet atmosphere conducive to study is maintained. A large study room is connected to the library for the busy times surrounding examinations.

Standard opening hours are from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays.

However, due to the wide range of students studying at Independent Colleges the Library operates extended opening hours of 9am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays for more than half the year. Opening hours are indicated on the College network sites.


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The Independent Colleges’ Admissions Office deals with applications for all academic programmes to the College. These programmes include:

MA in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy (HETAC – Level 9)•

MA in Journalism (HETAC – Level 9)•

MAcc Master of Accounting (Subject to validation)•

MSc in Computer Forensics & Security (University of •Bedfordshire)

LLM in Comparative Media Law (Subject to validation)•

H Dip in Psychotherapy (Subject to validation)•

BA (Hons) in Psychotherapeutic Studies (HETAC – Level •8)

BA (Hons) in Journalism (HETAC – Level 8) •

LLB (Hons) in Irish Law (UWE - Level 8)•

Diploma in Legal Studies (ILEX)•

It is our aim to ensure that students applying to the College are dealt with in a professional, courteous and efficient manner. The Admissions Office is happy to offer advice to students who:

are sitting their Leaving Certificate and hope to continue •their studies to third level;

wish to transfer to one of the courses at Independent •Colleges from another institution;

are returning to education as a mature student;•

have queries on any of programmes offered by the •College;

would like advice on the admissions process.•

In the admissions section information on the following will be outlined:

The application process•

Entry requirements•

Mature applications•

Transfer applications•

Calculation of points•

Tax relief•

Defferals•

Schools visits•

International applications•

However if you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or on +353 1 6351184.

The Admissions Office

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Applications to Independent Colleges

For the academic year 2009 / 2010, applications to all academic programmes should be made directly to:The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges,60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.Email: [email protected]: 01 635 1184 / 086 043 6250

Entrance Requirements

Higher education & training Awards Council (HetAC):

Masters Programmes

The entry requirements for the Masters degrees as specified by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council stipulate that applicants must have obtained a Level 8 primary degree. Students who have completed a Higher Diploma or an equivalent postgraduate qualification are also eligible to apply for entry onto the Masters degrees. Additional entry requirements specific to certain courses can be found on the relevant programme page.

Higher DiplomaThe Higher Education and Training Awards Council stipulates that applicants for Higher Diplomas must have obtained a primary degree (or degree equivalent) in a non-related discipline. Entry requirements specific to certain courses can be found on the relevant programme page in the prospectus.

Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes:Leaving Certificate – Students applying for any HETAC degree programme at Independent Colleges must have obtained a minimum of grade C3 in at least two higher level papers, together with a minimum of four D3s in ordinary level subjects to include a language. In addition, students applying for the BA (Hons) in Journalism must have achieved a minimum of a C3 in higher level English.

A Level/GCSE – Students applying for any HETAC degree programme at Independent Colleges must have obtained a minimum of grade C or higher in at least two A Level papers, together with a minimum of four GCSEs to include Maths and a language.

BTEC – Students applying for any HETAC degree programme at Independent Colleges must have obtained a minimum of a BTEC National Diploma in which four distinctions are required.

University of the West of england (UWe)

LL.B (Hons) in Irish LawStudents applying for the UWE LL.B (Hons) in Irish Law must have obtained a minimum of 300 points in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). However mature applicants who are 21 years of age by the 1st of January of the year of entry may be admitted although they have not met these minimum entrance requirements.

How to Apply


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Mature Applicants

Independent Colleges welcomes applications from mature applicants. A mature applicant is one who, when applying for a HETAC undergraduate programme, is 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of entry or, when applying for a programme validated by The University of the West of England (UWE), is 21 years of age by January 1st of the year of entry to the College.

Applicants should attach a brief summary of their past educational and work experience with a copy of relevant documentation to their application form.

Transfer Applications

The College welcomes applications from students holding qualifications from other accredited institutions and universities. In addition the College welcomes applications from students who are currently studying a relevant programme and wish to transfer with subject exemptions.

Depending on the nature and duration of their studies, such students may join the second or third year of the College’s honours degree programmes.

Students who wish to transfer to Independent Colleges should return a completed direct entry application form to the College with a photocopy of each subject result and a full course syllabus. The Admissions Office will endeavour to issue a decision regarding transfer within 10 working days of the receipt of the application.

EU Applications and Non-EU Applications

A European Union (EU) Application is one made by a person who is either permanently resident in one of the member-states of the European Union and/orwho will have received full-time second-level education for three of the five years immediately before the date of proposed admission in a member-state of the European Union or in a combination of member-states. All other applications are considered to be Non-European Union (Non-EU) Applications (see international application section).

Students with Disabilities

Applicants with disabilities wishing to pursue an academic programme at the College are recommended to contact the College in writing with details of the nature and extent of their disability.

Tax Relief

Most courses of two or more years duration have been approved for tax relief. Applicants should note that the qualifying conditions for relief may differ for full and part time students. Relief is granted at the standard rate of tax.

Fees

Course fees must be paid before course commencement. For further information on course fees for the academic year 2009/2010 please contact the Admissions Office.

Deferrals

Independent Colleges will only grant deferrals on direct entry programmes under exceptional circumstances. If you fall into this category and wish to defer your place, you must make an application in writing to the College’s Admissions Office.

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Calculation of Points

Leaving Certificate Points:

Higher A1 100 A2 90 B1 85 B2 80 B3 75 C1 70 C2 65 C3 60 D1 55 D2 50 D3 45

Ordinary A1 60 A2 50 B1 45 B2 40 B3 35 C1 30 C2 25 C3 20 D1 15 D2 10 D3 5

LCVP Link Modules

Distinction 70

Merit 50

Pass 30

For the purposes of minimum entry requirements, a Pass in the LCVP is equivalent to one Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate subject.

A-Level AVCe (Double Award) A/S LevelA 170 AA 340 A 85B 140 AB 310 B 70 C 100 BB 280 C 50D 70 BC 240 D 35E 40 CC 200 E 20 CD 170 DD 140 DE 110 EE 80

GnVQ GCSeDistinction 340 A 45Merit 280 B 30Pass 200 C 15

Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (LCAP)

The College does not recognise LCA subjects as meeting its minimum entry requirements. If combined with a FETAC Level 5 applicants may apply for any undergraduate course in the College.

FetAC Level 5

Independent Colleges will accept applications onto relevant Level 8 Honours Degree programmes from any student holding a FETAC level 5 qualification where a minimum of 3 distinctions have been obtained as part of their FETAC award.

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The Schools’ Liaison Team

The Schools’ Liaison Team act as the main point of contact for secondary schools.

‘Taster’ Sessions

These sessions are designed to give students the opportunity to experience a college lecture in their course/area of interest. These unique sessions can take place in an existing lecture or if a group of students are interested in attending, a tailored lecture can also be organised. For further information on organising a taster session, please contact the College’s School Liaison Officer at 01 672 5058.

College Tours

Students are welcome to visit Independent Colleges at anytime and we are happy to facilitate any enquiries you may have during your visit. For large groups, it is advisable to book your tour in advance so that the college can organise it at a time when lecture theatres, computer labs etc are free. To book your college tour, please contact the college’s School Liaison Officer at 01 672 5058.

Visits to Schools

The Schools Liaison Officer is available to visit your school to speak to students on a number of different areas including college courses, study techniques, completing application forms and the application process. If you require a talk on a specific course area, our faculty staff are happy to oblige. To book your

school visit, please contact the college’s School Liaison Officer at 01 672 5058.

Open Days/Evenings

Independent College Dublin have a number of Open Days and Evenings throughout the year. Please visit www.independentcolleges.ie or www.qualifax.ie for a list of dates and times.

Should you wish to avail of any of the above services please contact us at:

Schools Liaison Team, Independent Colleges, 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Phone: +353 1 6725058 [email protected]

Schools Visits/LiaisonStudents are welcome to visit Independent Colleges at anytime and we are more than happy to facilitate any enquiries you may have during your visit.

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International ApplicantsOur programmes at Independent Colleges are open to international students from all over the world.

Independent College Dublin offers many programmes across the following subjects/disciplines: Arts, Law, Accountancy, Computing, Psychotherapy.

An International applicant is one who:

• isnotpermanentlyresidentinoneofthemember-states of the European Union, and

• hasnotreceivedfull-timesecond-leveleducationfor three of the five years immediately before the date of proposed admission in a member-state of the European Union or in a combination of member-states.

In order to apply for your desired programme, please complete an International Application form and return it with the appropriate supporting documentation to:

The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges, 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.Phone: + 353 1 635 1184Fax: + 353 1 635 [email protected]

Required Supporting Documentation

Original or certified copy of birth certificate OR •passport.

Original or certified copy of residence permit* •(*ONLY if you are resident in an EU state).

Original or certified copy of school leaving •examination certificate OR high school transcripts – including forecast results if final results are not available.

Original or certified copy of full academic • transcript(s) of any third level studies and the proof of the final degree.

Original or certified copy of IELTS or TOEFL score •for applicants whose first language is not english.

Original or certified copy of the official translation to •english.

If you are unable to provide any of the documentation listed above at the time of application, please attach a note advising us when you expect to forward it. Outstanding documentation should be forwarded to the Admissions Office immediately.

Please note: provisional offers will be sent to successful applicants who have not yet completed their studies. This is not an official offer and as such is not acceptable for visa purposes.

English Language Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not english may be required to sit either an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Special Requirements

Journalism: Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio.

Psychotherapy: Applicants may be required to undergo a telephone interview.

Closing Dates

The normal closing date for receipt of applications is one month prior to the beginning of term. Please note: late applications will be accepted if the programme is still open and there is adequate time to organise a student visa.

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Academic Induction

Attending college for the first time can be an exciting prospect. However many also find the prospect of moving from second level education to a third level institution can be a daunting experience. At Independent Colleges we want to ensure that this transition is as painless as possible. For this reason we organise student induction before the commencement of each undergraduate programme. Student induction allows all students the opportunity to meet their Head of Faculty, Course Coordinator and their fellow students.

Academic Support

Each academic programme has a dedicated staff member who deals with any academic issues which students may encounter.

Scholarships

The Independent Colleges’ Scholarship Programme is designed for at students who wish to pursue a programme of study offered by the College but are unable to do so due to economic or social circumstances. Each faculty offers at least one scholarship per annum.

Undergraduate ScholarshipsThis programme is open to all students applying for our full-time undergraduate programmes who are currently attending an approved second level institution or Post Leaving Certificate college.

Postgraduate ScholarshipsIndependent Colleges is delighted to accept postgraduate scholarship applications from any student who has successfully completed a Level 8 honours degree in an approved third level institution. Postgraduate scholarship applications are assessed in terms of merit and, as such, students may be called for interview and/or asked to submit a body of work relating to their course of interest.

For further information on any scholarship offered by Independent Colleges and to receive a scholarship application form, contact the College’s Admissions Office at 01 6725058.

Career Advice

This service is available to all second and third year degree students to assist them in planning the next steps in their careers.

Computing Services

Access to services such as Moodle, online resources and journals, wireless internet access, and online storage are provided on a complimentary basis to all registered students.

International Student Services

Specific services are available for international students before they travel to Ireland and, post entry, in order to assist with their transition to Ireland.

Student Welfare

Our student services section offers advice and support to all students in the College.

Whether it is concerns about examinations, assignments, accommodation or finances, the Student Services Officer is available to help with your concerns. However, if you require additional assistance and wish to speak to the College Counsellor you will be provided with a referral. This service is free and completely confidential.

Student & Campus Life

Whether you are looking for sports and fitness, student organisations, local night life or student activities, Independent Colleges offers you great resources and access to the finest facilities.

If a quiet place to study or read a book is more your style, the Joshua Dawson Library is the perfect place to do it. In addition, Independent Colleges has organised significant discounts with a number of fitness centres close to the College including The Fitness Dock on Lower Camden Street and Jackie Skelly’s on Clarendon Street.

Student Life and Student ServicesIndependent Colleges’ positive, high-energy environment, deeply committed faculty and staff and strong network of support systems make it the perfect place to find your niche – academically, socially, and professionally.

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Events, Activities and Culture

Students Union: The Students’ Union is the representative body of the students at Independent Colleges. All students are members and are encouraged to participate in Union activities.

Transportation

The College is minutes from the LUAS and DART networks and a multitude of Dublin and regional buses stop on our doorstep.

Graduate Student Services

Graduate and professional students have specific needs and requirements whilst at College. The Student Services Office is open from 9am–5pm to meet their needs.

Dining

As well as our on Campus Common Room there is a wealth of local eateries within minutes of the college most offering discounts of 10% – 30% to students.

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faculty of laWSchool of Law

LLM in Comparative Media Law 15

LLB (Hons) in Irish Law 16

School of Professional Law

Certificate & Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies 18

Certificate and Diploma in Professional Legal Studies 19

King’s Inns Entrance Examination Preparatory Course 21

Law Society of Ireland – Entrance Examination

Preparatory Course 22

New York Bar Programme 25

Diplomas in Law (CPD) 53

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Course Details

Course start date: September 2009

Course duration: 1 year full time Modularised evening programme

Awarding body*: University of the West of England.*Pending Validation

Applications

Please apply directly to the College.

Entry Requirements

The LL.M is suitable for graduates of law or related disciplines (2.2 honours degree or higher) or those who have relevant work experience and who wish to develop their knowledge of this increasingly important area of law.

Holders of other Qualifications

Students holding other qualifications are welcome to apply.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office Independent Colleges 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

The LLM in Comparative Media Law is the first and only course of its kind to be offered in the Republic of Ireland.

The course is a specialised programme that examines the regulation of media in Ireland and internationally. In particular, Irish and international developments relating to restrictions on the media ranging from the laws on privacy, defamation, contempt of court and freedom of information are examined in depth.

The increasing statutory regulation of the media in Ireland and throughout the European Union is also analysed.

This course is ideal for those with an interest in the legal and ethical issues surrounding freedom of expression worldwide.

Assessment

The course is assessed by way of course-work and end of semester examinations. Students must also complete a dissertation of between 15,000 to 20,000 words.

Course Outline

LLM in Comparative Media Law (Level 9)The LLM in Comparative Media Law is a specialised programme which examines the regulation of media in Ireland and internationally.

Semester 1

Research MethodsConstitutional Perspectives on Freedom of ExpressionDefamation & the Media

Semester 2

Intellectual Property Law and the Media

Privacy & Publicity

*Elective Choice:

Freedom of Information Law

Contempt of Court

Defamation Law: Practice & Procedure

Media Law & Regulation

Semester 3

Dissertation

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Course Details


Course duration: 3 years full time 3 years evening time

Awarding body: University of the West of England

Applications

Apply directly to the College.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the LL.B programme students must have obtained a minimum of 300 points in the Leaving Certificate.


Students holding other qualifications (e.g. A level, BTEC, GNVQ, HETAC National Certificates and Level 7 Degrees) are welcome to apply. Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) qualifications, etc. will also be considered.

Mature Age Entry

Applicants of 21 years of age and who, at the date of entry, have useful experience to bring to their studies may be admitted.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office Independent Colleges 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Students who have a strong interest in reading, current affairs, history and politics will enjoy the study of law. Much of the workload on the LLB will involve reading case law, legislation, articles and textbooks which enables the student to form their own opinions on particular legal issues and problems. While most people begin their study of law with the idea of becoming a solicitor or barrister, a law degree also offers graduates the opportunity to use the skills acquired during their studies in other occupations throughout the world of commerce, the financial services industry, journalism and the Civil Service.

A law degree provides analytical, problem-solving and research-orientated training which is highly-valued by employers.

To facilitate student research, each student will be provided with complementary copies of the key legal text in each core module. Students will also obtain written and oral feedback on their performance in continuous assessment so that performance can be improved from stage to stage.

Internships

Independent Colleges’ Law School has secured a number of internships with some of the most prestigious law firms in Ireland and Great Britain. Selection is competitive, based on academic performance and interview. Successful candidates will spend one month working within a variety of departments in each firm.

LLB (Hons) in Irish Law (Level 8)The LLB (Hons) programme will be of interest to those who have a strong sense of justice (both legal and social), who possess a question-ing mind and enjoy identifying and applying solutions to problems.

name: Danielle Moran, Dublin

What subjects do you like the most? Tort, as to me this is the most interesting aspect of law and applies to everyday life.

Why did you pick your course? I chose this course because it covers all aspects of law and yet allows you to refine your studies by choosing electives.

What do you like about Independent Colleges? Independent Colleges provides a relaxed environment, where students are respected as adults. There is simply a great atmosphere. The lecturers are excellent, thorough and welcoming.

Law Student Profile

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Law Society of Ireland

As holders of a University law degree, graduates of the LLB degree programme will be eligible to apply to the Law Society for entry to the solicitors’ profession.

Honorable Society of the King’s Inns

The LLB degree contains all the subjects mandated by the Honorable Society of King’s Inns. Applicants to the Honorable Society of King’s Inns must hold an approved law degree.

Key Features of the LLB (Hons) Degree

Three year Irish law degree programme at Honours Level (Level 8) validated by the University of the West of England, Bristol.

A unique commitment to personalised tuition, varied assessment strategy including research-based written course work, oral presentations of legal argument, group work and traditional closed book examinations

Coverage of all core subjects prescribed by the Law Society of Ireland and the Honorable Society of King’s Inns

A wide range of electives including: Media Law, Medical Law, Family Law and Employment Law.

Highly qualified and experienced full-time academic staff and practitioners

Links to Ireland’s largest professional law school and the professions

Internships available in some of the most prestigious law firms in Ireland and the United Kingdom for full-time students.

Course Outline

At present I am in second year LLB Law. I would like to become a solicitor eventually. I chose Independent Colleges for its friendly atmosphere, excellent and approachable lecturers and enjoy my classes immensely. If you have a problem there is always someone willing to help. The college has a great city centre location. It’s an honour to be a student here. Everyone is very friendly and there is great a college spirit.

Lisa Barry, 2nd year LL.B Law 08-09

Year one

Introduction to the Irish Legal System Law of Tort Criminal Law Constitutional Law

Year two

Law of Contract Law of Equity and Trusts Land Law

Electives (choose one): Human Rights/Administrative Law/Employment Law/Media Law/Medical Law/Law of Evidence/ Family Law

Year three

Jurisprudence European Union Law Company Law

Electives (choose one): Human Rights/Administrative Law/Employment Law/Media Law/Medical Law/Law of Evidence/Family Law

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Course Details

Course start dates: September 2009 & February 2010

Course duration: 20 weeks, one evening per week

Awarding body:The Institute of Legal Executives

Applications


Contact Details

The Law Faculty, Independent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 5058pamela.morton@independentcol-leges.iewww.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Independent College Dublin’s Pro-fessional Legal Studies programme for legal executives is validated by the Institute of Legal Executives and leads to the award of a Certificate in Professional Legal Studies (Legal Executive) after Stage One and a Di-ploma in Professional Legal Studies (Legal Executive) at the end of Stage Two. The programme has been spe-cifically tailored for those students who wish to practice as legal execu-tives in the Republic of Ireland.

Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX)

The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is the professional body which represents 24,000 trainee and prac-ticing Legal Executives worldwide. Its purpose is to enhance the role and standing of Legal Executives in the legal profession.

For almost fifty years, ILEX has offered unparalleled access to a flex-ible career in law. The organisation is recognised in England and Wales as one of the three core regulators of the legal profession alongside barris-ters and solicitors. ILEX was founded in 1892 and became a company limited by guarantee in 1963.

Assessment

This diploma is assessed by examina-tion in each unit.

Course Outline

Certificate

Unit 1 Introduction to the Irish Legal System

Legal Research, Writing and Communication

Unit 2 The Law of Torts

Law of Contract

Civil Litigation

Unit 3 Land Law

Conveyancing

Diploma

Unit 1 Criminal Law*

Criminal Procedure*

Unit 2 Company and Partnership Practice*

Unit 3 Employment Law*

Employment Law Practice*

Unit 4 Practice Management*

Unit 5 Family Law

Family Law and Practice

Unit 6 Law of Wills and Succession

Probate Practice

*Denotes elective subject

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Course Details

Course start date: September 2009 & February 1010

Course duration: 14 weeks, one evening per week

Awarding body:The Institute of Legal Executives

Applications


Mature Age Entry

Applicants of 21 years of age and who, at the date of entry, have useful experience to bring to their studies may be admitted.

Contact Details

The Law Faculty, Independent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 5058pamela.morton@independentcolleges.iewww.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ Legal Secretarial Certificate and Diploma Programmes are awarded by the Institute of Legal Executives (UK) and Independent College Dublin.

These programmes are designed to establish a national standard for those working in the legal environment.

Specialising in digital dictaphone typing, regular typing speed tests and use of precedent documents, our students learn to draft, amend and engross legal documents in our ‘model office’ environment.

These programmes are the benchmark for those aspiring to work or who are currently working in a legal environment as secretaries or personal assistants.

Independent College Dublin works closely with some of Ireland’s most prestigious law firms in order to fulfil their legal Secretarial requirements.

Assessment

The programme will be assessed based on attendance and success-ful completion of a written course assignment.

Course Details

Certificate

Legal Word Processing

Working in the Legal Environment

Diploma

Advanced Legal Word Processing

Business in the Legal Environment

Certificate and Diploma Programmes in Legal Secretarial StudiesThese programmes are designed to establish a national standard for those working in the legal environment. They offer a flexible route and are assessed by task-based assignments. Specially produced course books are also provided.

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Course Details

Course locations:Dublin, Cork

Course start date: June 2009

Course duration: 11 weeks

Applications


Additional Information

The Cork course will be delivered by delayed delivery (video link) from Independent College Cork’s premises in the city centre.

Contact Details

The Professional Law SchoolIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 5058pamela.morton@independentcolleges.iewww.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ King’s Inns Entrance Examination preparatory course is delivered annually in Dublin and Cork. This course, which boasts an exceptional lecturing team and the most up-to-date study manuals, has been specifically designed in order to maximise the student’s likelihood of excelling in these examinations.

Our Honorable Society of King’s Inns manuals contain the most up to date and course specific information available to students. Each manual

is laid out in a student friendly style, incorporating an elaborate case index. Our lecturers have a unique insight into how best to prepare students for these examinations.

Course Outline

The Honorable Society of King’s Inns Entrance Examination Preparatory CourseThis course boasts an exceptional lecturing team and the most up-to-date study manuals and has been designed to maximise excelling in these examinations

Law of Contract

Criminal Law

Irish Constitutional law

Law of Torts

Law of Evidence

Val Corbett, BCL; LLM; Pg Cert.

Val Corbett graduated with BCL and LLM degrees from University College Cork. In 2008, he completed a post graduate certificate in third level learning and teaching at Dublin Institute of Technology. Having formerly worked in the legal department in KPMG, Val was head of the undergraduate law school at Griffith College for seven years. He is the joint head of the Law School at Independent College Dublin. He teaches the Law of Torts on the College’s LLB and Professional Law (FE1) programmes and the Law of Contract on the College’s Professional Law (FE1) Programme.

Lecturer Profile

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Course Details

Course start dates: June 2009, November 2009

Course Locations: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Waterford

Course duration: 14 weeks

Awarding body

The FE1 exams are delivered and as-sessed externally by the Law Society of Ireland.

Applications


Contact Details

The Professional Law SchoolIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 5058pamela.morton@independentcol-leges.iewww.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

The purpose of Independent Colleges’ FE1 Preparatory Course is to provide students with the necessary skills to successfully negotiate the eight entrance examinations of the Law Society of Ireland.

The course provides examination focused tuition in each of the core subjects which form the FE1 Entrance Examinations.

Exam focused Lectures

Course lectures and manuals are specifically designed for the needs of students facing the FE1 exams. Our lecturers focus on explaining the key principles and fundamental issues contained in the syllabi of each of the subjects as prescribed by the Law Society of Ireland.

Each class includes consideration of key principles and practical advice on how those principles can be applied to the examination papers. Our lecturers are experts in focusing students’ minds on the areas which are most likely to appear on examination papers.

Assessment

These examinations are assessed externally by the Law Society of Ireland

Course Outline

Law Society of Ireland – (FE1) Entrance Examination Preparatory CourseStudents enrolled on this programme have the opportunity to study with excep-tional lecturers, avail of tailored study materials and up-to-the-minute teaching techniques. The course is examination focused and carefully designed to equip students with the skills for success.

Contract

Tort

Criminal

Constitutional

Company

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Equity

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Philip Burke, LLB, BL (Chief Operating Officer and

Joint Head of Law School) has been teaching and

managing the delivery of law programmes at both

undergraduate and professional level for 14 years.

He is a founding director of Clarus Press and has

co-authored a text book on the Law of Torts pub-

lished by Roundhalls. He lectures on the Law of

Equity & Trusts.

Additional teaching and learning support

Each student is provided with the most up-to-date manuals that cover all key principles and case law.

Materials are geared specifically towards the Law Society of Ireland’s syllabus and designed with the FE1 examinations in mind.

Our tailored course manuals are the ideal companion piece to the weekly lectures and present the course material in easily digestible form.

Provision of this material in print form allows students to concentrate fully on the lectures as they are freed from the distraction of excessive note taking.

We offer individual tutorials and, by appointment, meetings with individual lecturers who can deal with queries as they rise.

Students have a facility to attempt questions from past examination papers, submit them to the College and have them corrected by the lecturers who will provide the class with general feedback on performance. Students will also receive a copy of their questions with personalised feedback.

For Law Graduates

The courses benefits law graduates by:

Providing them with an ideal focused environment to prepare for examinations.

Helping them to reach their full potential when attempting the examinations.

Acting as an excellent revision programme of study for students who have covered these subjects at undergraduate level but who possibly have not revisited the material in some time.

Providing tailored course materials which are particularly useful in providing exam-focused material and the most recent case law and judicial developments.

For Non Law Graduates

This course benefits non law graduates by:

Providing a thorough grounding in all eight entrance examination subjects.

Imparting the level of knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in these demanding examinations.

Adopting an exam-focused style which enables students to concentrate their learning in order to have the best opportunity possible to excel in the examinations.

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Course Details

Course start dates March 2009 & October 2009

Course duration 20 weeks, one evening per week

Awarding body The New York Bar examinations are assessed by the New York Bar Board of Examiners.

Applications


Contact Details

The Professional Law School Independent Colleges, 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ Professional Law School offers a fully taught bar review programme for the New York

State Bar Examinations. Experienced New York qualified lecturers provide in-class instruction on preparation for the federal and state portions of the New York Bar exam. Practice examinations and mock examinations questions are set and graded throughout the course with feedback provided directly to each student and mock examinations. Students also receive detailed outlines on all subjects, important ‘Bar Exam Alerts’ which highlight the most popular topics, a list of mandatory reading assignments and practice essay questions with sample answers.

Assessment

In addition to live lectures, students have the benefit of the excellent MBE Review software which allows students to practice federal multiple choice questions at home. The MBE software custom-designs each study sessions based on a continual assessment of the student’s needs. An at-a-glance summary of the relevant legal principles is provided

after each question. The MBE Review Software calculates not only a student’s average score on exam questions but also the average time taken to complete the questions.

Course Outline

New York Bar Review ProgrammeWe offer a taught bar review programme for the New York State Bar Examinations. Students who register for this programme have the benefit of exceptional lecturers and the MicroMash suite of texts and software.

Introductory Text to the State Bar Review

Introduction to the MBE Review

MBE In Brief

MBE Bar Review on Constitutional law, Criminal law and Procedure and Evidence

MBE Bar Review on Contracts, Real Property & Torts

New York Review Texts, Volumes I, II, III & IV

Multi-State Bar Exam Sample Test & Answers

Multi-State Performance Test Review

Multi-State Professional Responsibility Exam Review Text

name: Mary Blake, Dublin

Course: New York Bar (part time)

Hobbies/Interests: Running, cycling and swimming and just working out at the gym. I love participating in running races from 5k to the full marathon and I also love participating in triathlons. Cinema (I’m a big movie buff). I love to travel and experience different cultures.

What subject do you enjoy the most? Criminal or Tort law are probably the subjects that I most enjoy.

Why did you pick your course? I am a practising solicitor and I decided that doing the NY Bar exams would broaden my career options both here and abroad.

What do you like about Independent Colleges? I like the modern facilities and the location. I am also very impressed with the standard of teaching and I find the lecturers to be very supportive, approachable and helpful.

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MA in Journalism 30

Diplomas in Journalism 53

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Students at work in the newsroom at Independent College Dublin. The newsroom is a dedicated space for journalism students, kitted out with the latest in Mac technology, Sony HD DV cameras and cutting-edge software, including Final Cut, InDesign, Dreamweaver and QuarkXpress.

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Course Details

Course start date September 2009

Course duration 3 years day time 3 years evening time

Awarding body HETAC

Applications


Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of 2 Higher C3s (to include Higher Level English) and 4 Ordinary Level D3s or equivalent.


Students holding other qualifications (e.g. A level, BTEC, GNVQ, HETAC National Certificates and Level 7 Degrees) are welcome to apply. Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) qualifications, etc. will also be considered.

Mature Students

Applicants who are over 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of application are eligible for entry onto the programme as mature students.

Contact Details

The Admissions Office, Independent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The BA (Hons) in Journalism is a highly creative and career-focused degree programme covering a wide range of practical and theoretical subjects ranging from news reporting to celebrity coverage and from sports journalism to video and web production.

Students are involved in hands-on innovative journalistic projects from the beginning of the programme and gain invaluable practical experience on unique internships with Independent News and Media. Theoretical considerations of areas such as media law, ethics, media analysis, popular culture and international journalism complement the practical dimensions of the programme.

Students take field trips to key journalistic events including Leader’s Questions at the Dáil, Ministerial press conferences, Criminal, Circuit and High Court trials, and Government committee meetings.

Internship Opportunities

Unique internship opportunities are available for students on the BA (Hons) in Journalism at Independent News and Media’s high profile national and regional titles, including:

– Irish Independent– Sunday Independent– Sunday World– Evening Herald– Drogheda Independent– Wexford People– The Kerryman– The Sligo Champion

Graduate internship opportunities at Independent News and Media’s international news outlets in the UK, India, Indonesia and South Africa are also offered on a competitive basis.

Who is this course for?

This course will be attractive to anyone with an interest in current affairs, sports, arts, culture and global issues, and is particularly suited to creative and resourceful students who wish to develop strong industry-standard journalistic abilities alongside highly focused analytical skills.

Assessment Details

The BA (Hons) in Journalism is primarily examined through exams, projects, essays, articles, video/web/magazine production and reporting.

BA (Hons) in Journalism (Level 8) Students are involved in hands-on innovative journalistic projects from the beginning of the programme and gain invaluable practical experience on unique internships with Independent News and Media.

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I knew I wanted to do a degree in journalism, and was thinking about several institutions in the Dublin area. When I came across the prospectus for Independent College I knew I had found the course I wanted to do. The course combines the theoretical and practical aspects of journalism in a concise and structured way, along with the internships in years two and three of the course at Independent News and Media. I believe that this gives students who wish to follow a career in journalism in Ireland a great starting point.

eoin Hodkinson, BA (Hons) in Journalism, 2008

Year one

Introduction to News and Journalism

The Irish Political Landscape

Introduction to Law

Landmark Journalism

The Culture of Journalism & Media

Journalism & Ethics

Irish Media Environment Introduction to News Reporting Introduction to FeaturesShorthand

News Writing: Print & Online

Journalism in the Field

Year two

Political Economy & the Public Sphere

Globalization and Reporting International Issues

Power & Representation in Journalism

Understanding Celebrity and Popular Culture

Journalism and SocietyEuropean Law & Politics ShorthandSub Editing

Sports WritingLayout & Design

Magazine and Lifestyle Journalism

Financial and Political Journalism

Internship at Independent News & Media

Year three

Contemporary Issues in Irish and International Media

Current Issues in Media Law

Investigative and Journalistic Documentary

Journalism and New Media

News, Culture and Discourse

DissertationBlogs & Opinion Journalism

Freelance Practice

Investigative Journalism & News Features

Video Production

Online Journalism: Web Design for Online Journalism

Internship at Independent News & Media

Course Outline

Student TestimonialsAs a mature student I found returning to study at Independent College both convenient and simple. The college location is perfectly placed for public transport access and the time-tables enable me to continue to work part time and fit family life around them. Classes are very personal and interactive and all of the lecturers have real world experience in their chosen field.

Gareth Soye, BA (Hons) in Journalism 2008

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Course Details

Course start date: October 2009

Course duration: 1 year day time 1 year evening time 2 years part time

Awarding body: HETAC

Applications


Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold an honours primary degree and should be committed to developing their writing and reporting skills to the highest level. Applicants are required to submit three samples of written work.

Contact Details

The Admissions OfficeIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The MA in Journalism is an intensely practical and professionally focused programme preparing graduates for careers in all areas of journalism, in Ireland or abroad. Using the most up-to-date software and techniques and concentrating on practical skills development, the programme equips students with a range of hands-on abilities. Students will develop skills and competencies in the following areas:

International Journalism; Media Law; Ethics; Culture & Society; News Culture; Current Affairs; News Reporting & Writing; Feature Writing; Magazine Journalism; Layout and Design; Online Journalism; Freelancing; Sub Editing; Investigative Journalism; Video Production and Web Production

Internships

Unique internship opportunities are available for students on the MA in Journalism at Independent News and Media’s high profile national and regional titles, including

– Irish Independent– Sunday Independent– Sunday World– Evening Herald– Drogheda Independent– Wexford People– The Kerryman– The Sligo Champion

Graduate internship opportunities at Independent News and Media’s international news outlets in the UK, India, Indonesia and South Africa are also available.

Course Outline

MA in Journalism (Level 9)The MA in Journalism is a professionally focused programme built around highly practical skills training and lively, engaging lectures and seminars complemented by unique internship placements at Independent News and Media.

Journalism in Context

Professional Formation: Ethics

Law for Journalists

Contemporary Issues for Journalists

Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism

Video Production

Editing, Layout and Design

On-Line Journalism: Web Design

News Reporting and Investigative Journalism

Thesis

Internship at Independent News and Media

Electives I:

Irish and International Politics

Global and Conflict Journalism

Culture and Criticism

Electives II:

Sports Reporting

Political Journalism

Financial and Business Journalism

Comment and Opinion Journalism

Arts Journalism

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A strong interest in current affairs will be beneficial, and the course will also benefit those who hope to develop journalistic careers in specialist areas such as magazine journalism, music, film, arts, sports and travel. As this is a postgraduate programme, students on the course are expected to be strongly motivated and self-directed.

Assessment

Continuous assessment is the primary method of evaluating students’ performance on the MA in Journalism. A combination of article portfolios, academic papers, seminar presentations, multimedia production, examination and end-of-year dissertation tests students’ journalistic and academic skills development over the course of the programme.

Having attended two different colleges already to complete a BA and MA, I have yet to see anywhere with facilities as good as Independent Colleges. The newsroom for the journalism students is unrivalled. Every classroom has AV facilities that actually work and there is a large, clean and comfortable canteen/social area to take a break in. Not only this, the campus itself is as central a location as possible, the staff are friendly, warm and helpful and the lecturers are that and more. And of course the free newspaper in the morning makes life just that little bit better.

Patrick Fennelly, MA in Journalism 08/09

Partaking in the evening MA in Journalism at Independent College has been a rewarding challenge. It allowed me the opportunity to gain experience as a working journalist while at the same time teaching me the skills needed to become a capable one. The reputation of the College opened the doors for me in many of the national broadcasters such as RTE, Newstalk, and Today FM. It gave me the confidence to pursue a career that I always aspired to.

Marie Crowe, MA in Journalism 08/09

The MA in Journalism is an extremely practical course. The topics we cover are relevant and varied and we get to put all we have learned in the classroom to the test during the internship at Independent News and Media.

Úna Mulhall, MA in Journalism 08/09

The MA in Journalism course in Independent College is a very well run and organised taught Masters. The lecturers are very experienced and supportive, the college itself has excellent resources with new Mac computers, a newsroom and student intranet so you are never far from college as you can log in online. The course itself covers a wide range of journalistic styles, subjects and topics. The workload is quite heavy but with strong support and self-discipline I hope to meet all deadlines and graduate comfortably in October.

Joseph Kearney, MA in Journalism 08/09

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School of Psychotherapy

BA in Psychotherapeutic Studies Level 8 34

H Dip in Psychotherapy Level 8 36

MA in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy Level 9 38

School of Management

Diploma in Event Management 40

Diploma in Public Relations 41

School of Computing Science

MSc in IT Security Level 9 42

Arts Diplomas 53

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Course duration: 3 Years evening time3 Years evening time


Applications


Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the BA in Psy-chotherapeutic Studies programme, students must be over 23. Appli-cants will be required to submit a personal statement and to attend for interview.

Contact Details

The Admissions OfficeIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The BA in Psychotherapeutic Stud-ies is a three-year programme that offers an insight into the theory, practice and history of psychothera-py, along with a thorough ground-ing in the philosophy of the mind. The course is primarily informed by psychoanalysis. Each year of the programme is divided into three main streams – Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy, and Philosophy. This course provides an excellent foundation in psychotherapeu-tic and psychoanalytic theory, an understanding of psychotherapeutic practice, and a firm grounding in the philosophy of the self and of the mind.

Students are required to attend lectures each week over a 24 week academic year. These lectures are supported by review material which will be discussed both during the lectures and in smaller tutorial groups


This course will be of particular interest to those who are intrigued by questions about how the mind works. The aim of the course is to provide a foundation in the knowl-edge and understanding that un-derpins psychotherapy. The course focuses on learning about what motivates people and how and why people’s interests and motivations sometimes veer away from the norm and can lead them into difficulties. Successful completion of the BA

programme will allow the student to progress onto the clinical MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

BA (Hons) in Psychotherapeutic Studies. (Level 8)This course focuses on learning about what motivates people and provides a foundation in the knowledge that underpins psychotherapy.

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Society, Culture & Mental Health I

Psychotherapy I

History of Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis I

Philosophy I

Year two

Society, Culture & Mental Health II

Psychotherapy II

Clinical Applications I

Psychoanalysis II

Philosophy II

YeAr tHree

Psychotherapy III

Clinical Applications II

Psychoanalysis III

Philosophy III

Book Club

Thesis

Course OutlineAt Independent Colleges we provide a full range of training programmes in Psychotherapy, from undergraduate through to Master’s level. These programmes are both academically and clinically rigorous.

They allow the successful student to reach a standard of knowledge and expertise that will lead to professional accreditation as a Psychotherapist. Psychotherapeutic principles are of great benefit in every kind of working environment and employment practice.

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Course duration: 1 year evening time

Awarding body: HETAC (Pending)

Applications


Entry Requirements

The course is open to applicants with practical or clinical experience but who do not hold an academic qualification. Candidates with a primary degree may also apply.

Contact Details


Course Description

This postgraduate diploma is a one-year programme which is divided into three discrete but intercon-nected modules – psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and philosophy. The programme is designed to allow the learner to gain a thorough under-standing of psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic theory and also to cultivate their critical thinking and analytic abilities via the strong philo-sophical elements of the course.


The Higher Diploma in Psychothera-py will be of particular interest to the large contingent of accredited psy-chotherapists who have previously undertaken a training programme in any of those institutions that do not offer a formal state-recognised degree and who may now wish to pursue further study in the field of psychotherapy at postgraduate level. The programme will also be of particular interest to hospital doc-tors and general practitioners who wish to gain a more thorough under-standing of the role of psychother-apy in the management of mental health. Similarly, the programme will appeal to other health professionals such as nurses, social workers, etc who wish to add to their existing knowledge and understanding of the mental health field.

Course Outline

H Dip in Psychotherapy (Level 8)The programme is designed to place the student in a strong position to move onto the MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy already offered by the School of Psychotherapy at Independent Colleges, or move to similar pro-

grammes at other institutions.

Addiction

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Culture, Madness and Civilisation

Practice of Psychotherapy

Theoretical Developments 1 – Freud and his Contemporaries

Theoretical Developments 2 – The British Tradition, Object Relations and Ego Psychology

Psychoanalysis: Clinical Structures

Freud – His Life and Work

Lacan and Language

Dreams and their Relation to the Unconscious

Psychosexual Development

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Philosophy of Mind

Philosophical Ethics

Ethics of Psychotherapy

Thesis

This programme would be particularly relevant to those working in Human Resources, Management Training, etc. A good understanding of psychotherapeutic principles can be very helpful in navigating the demands of the workplace and in enhancing employment techniques and practices, as well as in dealing with people in general.

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Course duration: 2 years day time 2 Years evening time


Applications


Entry Requirements

Entry to the programme will normally be confined to graduates with a minimum 2.1 (Hons) degree in psychotherapy, psychology or a related field. Applicants will be required to submit a short written personal statement outlining their interest in the course and to attend for interview.

Contact Details


Course Description

The MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a taught clinical Master’s programme which offers an excellent grounding in psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic theory and practice and a solid understanding and a practical appreciation of the discipline of psychotherapy.

The course also provides a comprehensive philosophy of the self and mind encompassing knowledge, ethics and analytic skills. The clinical components of the course include clinical case studies and clinical practice. Students are also required to engage in clinical supervision and in personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis.


This programme is designed for those who wish to practice as professional psychotherapists, either within the health services or in private practice. The course will also be of interest to those who work with people in other fields and who wish to apply psychotherapeutic principles to their working environments and employment practices.

About this Course

The course is oriented by the psychoanalytic tradition and is broadly divided into three separate but strongly interconnected strands – psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and philosophy. In addition to psychotherapeutic theory and practice, the course provides a comprehensive philosophy of the self and mind encompassing knowledge, ethics and analytic skills.

Students are required to attend lectures each week. Lectures are supported by seminars where students review material discussed in lectures and are encouraged to participate and debate course material and their clinical work.

The clinical component of the course comprises taught elements – clinical case studies and clinical practice – and students are required to be engaged in clinical supervision and in personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis. Each student is required to have weekly clinical supervision as soon as they begin clinical practice, usually before term one in Year One. The responsibility to arrange clinical practice or placement rests with the student, although the Course Directors will give support and direction in this regard.

Students may opt to take a daytime version of the course which is delivered over two days a week, or they may opt for the evening version which takes place over three evenings per week.

The course is recognised by The Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland (APPI).

MA in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy (Level 9)This course offers an excellent graduate programme of studies in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and a comprehensive philosophy of the self and the mind.

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Psychotherapy: Theoretical Approaches I

Psychotherapy: Clinical Practice I

Society, Culture & Mental Health I

Psychoanalytic Theory I

Philosophical Approaches I

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Psychotherapy: Theoretical Approaches II

Psychotherapy: Clinical Practice II

Society, Culture & Mental Health II

Psychoanalytic Theory II

Philosophical Approaches II

Thesis

Psychotherapy aims to assist the individual to overcome the psychological difficulties that he or she might encounter in life. In order to do this, a psychotherapist must have a thorough understanding of how the mind works, how we adopt particular stances in relation to the world and other people, and how we develop particular interests.

Psychotherapy is a field that is rapidly developing in Ireland. Psychotherapists are employed in the health services and in many caring professional organizations which address mental health issues. Some psychotherapists also work in the prison service, dealing with both adult and young offenders. Many psychotherapists in Ireland work in private practice with clients who are referred by their GP or psychiatrist, or who self-refer in order to address particular issues in their lives.

Course Outline

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Course Details

Course start dates: September 2009 & February 2010

Course duration 1 year full time 14 weeks evening time

Awarding body Public Relations Institute of Ireland

Applications


Entry Requirements

There is an open admissions policy for this programme.

Contact Details


Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of event manage-ment and gives them the practical skills and confidence to profession-ally organise an event from start to finish. The Public Relations module introduces students to the role of PR within the events industry today.

Course Aims and Objectives

The main objectives of this course are to provide students with the necessary skills to work in the event management industry and to foster a clear understanding of the ele-ments that go into planning, design-ing, executing and managing an event from start to finish. Through the exploration of key topics, case studies and guest lectures, students will gain first-hand expertise and insight into organising successful and profitable events.

All lecturers and guest lecturers have been specially selected for their wealth of experience and proven track record in the event management industry. The course directors have worked and lectured for the past 15 years in the event management industry both nation-ally and internationally.

Course Outline

Diploma in Event ManagementAll lecturers and guest lecturers have been specially selected for their wealth of experience and proven track record in the event management industry.

Planning

Marketing Event Management

Charity Events and Award Ceremonies

PR in Event Management

Corporate Event Management

Exhibition Management

Sponsorship

Sports Event Management

Outdoor Events, Concerts, Logistics, Risk Management

Celebrity events

Wedding Planning

Conferences

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Course Details

Course start date: September 2009 & February 2010

Course duration: 1 year full time 14 week evening time

Awarding body: Public Relations Institute of Ireland

Applications


Entry Requirements

There is an open admissions policy for this programme.

Contact Details


Course Description

Devised by a team of accomplished public relations practitioners and academics, the PRII Diploma in Public Relations is the premier professional qualification in public relations in Ireland.

The Diploma can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis and is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of the theory and practice of professional communications.

The Institute is the examining body for this Diploma and controls and maintains the quality of the syllabus. Students are enrolled as student members of the Institute and are automatically eligible for affiliate membership following graduation.

Course learning outcomes

In-depth knowledge of the strategic roles and functions of public rela-tions

Techniques to achieve planned PR objectives

An appreciation of specialist areas central to the work of the public relations practitioner

An understanding of the role of PR in the overall marketing mix.

Course Outline

Diploma in Public RelationsThis programme is suitable for those with some PR experience but without an industry-specific qualification. It can also be undertaken by those working out-side the industry but who wish to bring advanced communication skills to an existing role.

Public Relations in Practice

Media Relations and Media Writing

The Professional Environment

The Business and Government Environment

Specialised Areas of Public Relations

Advanced PR Writing

Public Relations Campaigns and Presentation Skills

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Course Details

Course start date: March 2009, September 2009

Course duration: 1 year day time1 Year evening time

Awarding body: University of Bedfordshire, 7Safe

Applications


Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the MSc in IT Security programme, students will have a minimum 2.1 (Hons) degree in a related field.


Students holding other qualifications will also be considered.

Contact Details


Course Description

This Masters Programme is hosted at Independent College Dublin for Ashfield Computer training (which has over 30 years computer training experience in this field). The course is suitable for students with prior academic achievement or a formal background in the discipline of computing or information systems.

The course is designed for individuals who require significant technical knowledge and proficiency in this area. It is delivered on both a day and evening basis. The day programme is primarily for graduates wishing to expand their existing skills in security and forensic related technologies, while the part-time programme is primarily for those wishing to enhance their knowledge and continue their education to a higher level while combining study with work.

Skills learning outcomes will include high-level practical abilities that are much sought after in the business world and will allow students to become specialist consultants, practitioners and/or managers in the area of computer forensics investigation

and computer based systems secure management. Graduates from this MSc can also pursue further research in the strategic and expanding areas of computer forensics and security.

Course Outline

MSc in IT Security (Level 9)Graduates of this programme will be equipped with an advanced under-standing of the various methods and techniques used in the development of internet based computer security applications.

CSTA and CSTA+

Certified Security Testing Associate

CSTP and CSTP+

Certified Security Testing Professional

CWSA and CWSA+

Certified Wireless Security Analyst

CFIP and CFIP+

Certified Forensic Investigation Practitioner

CFIA and CFIA+

Certified Forensic Investigation Analyst

CSIS and CSIS+

Certified Security Incident Specialist

CIIP and CIIP+

Certified ISO 27001 Implementation Practitioner

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faculty of accountancySchool of Accountancy

MAcc (Master of Accounting) 44

School of Professional Accountancy

ACCA Dublin (full time) 45

ACCA Dublin (part time) 46

ACCA Cork (part time) 47

ACCA Waterford (part time) 48

CPA Dublin & Cork (part time) 50

IATI Dublin (part time) 51

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Course Details


Course duration: 1 year full time 2 years part time

Awarding body: HETAC (pending)

Applications


Entry Requirements

2.1 Honours degree in related field.

Contact Details

The School of AccountancyIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

The Master of Accounting, a one-year full time or two-year part-time course of study, is designed to allow students to gain a broader and deeper understanding of how accounting functions within organisations.

Students develop critical and analytical thinking as well as reinforcing the strong technical skills required for professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA Ireland and ICAI.

Graduates will be equipped with a strong academic grounding, highly developed practical professional skills and confidence in their ability to enter the workplace and maintain high professional standards. Lectures will be delivered from our state-of-the art facilities at 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 by a renowned team of lecturers with backgrounds in professional accounting and research.


This course is for those who are seeking to develop a complete and solid under-standing of the theory and practice of accounting.

Course Outline

MAcc (Master of Accounting) (Level 9)This course is designed for those who are seeking to develop a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the theory and practice of accounting.

Financial Accounting & Analysis I & II

Management Accounting for Business Decisions I & IITaxation I & IIInternational Financial ManagementCorporate and Business LawAudit and AssuranceManagement DevelopmentResearch Methods

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Course Details

Course start date: August 2009 & February 2010

Course duration: 14 weeks full time

Awarding body: ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements

Please visit www.accaglobal.com.

Contact Details

The School of Professional AccountancyIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 [email protected]

Course Description

Independent Colleges’ ACCA full time programme is exam and career focused. It will assist students in achieving a rewarding career in the field of Accounting and Finance. This programme is designed to provide students with a personalised study programme and is tailor-made to ensure students are professionally prepared to sit the ACCA exams.

The course will run over 14 weeks with 15 hours of lectures/tutorials per week. The ACCA programme will be led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Account-ing), DipIFR. The course will be delivered from our executive lecture suites in Dublin City Centre.

Careers opportunities for Qualified ACCA

The flexibility of the ACCA qualification means that it will not limit you to one particular sector. As an ACCA member, you will have the opportunity to work in almost any sector you choose, be it private practice, the public sector, the financial services or corporate sector, giving you access to a broad range of complex and interesting roles.

With networks in over 170 countries, the ACCA qualification opens doors all over the world.

Course Outline

ACCA Dublin (full time)The ACCA programme will be led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR.

FUnDAMentALS Nine papers in total

Knowledge

F1 Accountant in Business (AB)

F2 Management Accounting (MA)

F3 Financial Accounting (FA)

Skills

F4 Corporate and Business Law (CL)

F5 Performance Management (PM)

F6 Taxation (TX)

F7 Financial Reporting (FR)

F8 Audit and Assurance ( AA)

F9 Financial Management (FM)

ProFeSSIonAL Five papers in total

essentials

P1 Professional Accountant (PA)

P2 Corporate Reporting (CR)

P3 Business Analysis (BA)

options (two to be completed)

P4 Advanced Financial Management (AFM)

P5 Advanced Performance Management (APM)

P6 Advanced Taxation (ATX)

P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (AAA)

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Course Details

Course start date February and August

Course duration 14 weeks

Awarding body ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements


Contact Details


Course Description

Our highly experienced lecturing team are exceptional communicators who will provide students with the examination focus necessary to help them to successfully negotiate the ACCA examinations. ACCA courses will be delivered over a fourteen week period in Dublin commencing in August 2009. Students are provided with extensive Complimentary study materials and notes throughout the course.

The ACCA programme will be led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR. The course will be delivered from our executive lecture suites in Dublin City Centre.


The flexibility of the ACCA qualification means that it will not limit you to one particular sector. As an ACCA member, you will have the opportunity to work in almost any sector you choose, be it public practice, the public sector, financial services or the corporate sector, giving you access to a broad range of complex and interesting roles.


Course Outline

ACCA Dublin (part time)Independent Colleges ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR.

F1: Accountant in Business

F2: Management Accounting

F3: Financial Accounting

F4: Corporate and Business Law

F5: Performance Management

F6: Taxation

F7: Financial Reporting

F8: Auditing and Assurance

F9: Financial Management

P1: Professional Accountant

P2: Corporate Reporting

P3: Business Analysis

P4: Advanced Financial Management

P5: Advanced Performance Management

P6: Advanced Taxation

P7: Advanced Audit and Assurance

Mel Kilkenny is part of Independ-ent Colleges’ lecturing team, specialising in the area of ACCA Taxation subjects in Dublin & Cork.

Mel has lectured ACCA taxation subjects since 1992 and is the author of textbooks and revision kits for P6 and F6.

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Awarding body ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements


Contact Details


Course Description

Our highly experienced lecturing team are exceptional communicators who will provide students with the examination focus necessary to help them to successfully negotiate the ACCA examinations. ACCA courses will be delivered over a fourteen week period in Waterford commencing in August 2009. Students are provided with extensive Complimentary study materials and notes throughout the course.

The ACCA programme will be led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, M.Sc. (Accounting), DipIFR. The course will be delivered from The Granville Hotel, Waterford.




Course Outline

ACCA Waterford (part time)The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, M.Sc. (Accounting), DipIFR.

F6: Taxation









Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) Joint Head of the School of Professional Accountancy.

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Course Details



Awarding body ACCA

Applications


Entry Requirements


Contact Details


Course Description

Our highly experienced lecturing team are exceptional communicators who will provide students with the examination focus necessary to help them to successfully negotiate the ACCA examinations. ACCA courses will be delivered over a fourteen week period in Cork commencing in August 2009. Students are provided with extensive Complimentary study materials and notes throughout the course.

The ACCA programme will be led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR. The course will be delivered from the Metropole Gresham Hotel, Cork.




Course Outline

ACCA Cork (part time)The ACCA programme is led by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, MSc (Accounting), DipIFR.

F6: Taxation









Dave O'Donoghue FCCA, MSc, Dip IFR Joint Head of the School of Professional Accountancy

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Our exclusive lecturing team are offering

full and part time ACCA programmes in Dublin,

Waterford & Cork from August 2009. The team

includes:

Dave o’Donoghue FCCA, MSc, DipIFR

Michael Donnelly FCCA

Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance)

Mel Kilkenny BComm, FCA, AITI

Shane o’Grady BSc

Sandra Gleeson FCCA, Dip IFRS, IATI

Mick Bristow BSc (Mgmt), Grad Dip, ACCA

Miriam Dunne BBS FCCA

All are experts in their lecturing fields and are focused on helping stu-dents achieve outstanding results to get them into and to the top of their chosen career in Accountancy.

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Course Details


Course duration : 1 year part time

Awarding body: CPA

Applications


Entry Requirements

Please visit www.cpaireland.ie

Contact Details


Course Description

Independent Colleges’ CPA programme will commence in September, 2009. Lectures will be delivered from The Gresham Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork and our executive lecture suites in Dublin City Centre by a team of experienced, uniquely well- qualified and inspiring lecturers. Students who wish to study for a CPA programme must register themselves with the institute. For further information, log on to www.cpaireland.ie

Course Outline

CPA Dublin and Cork (part time)The CPA programme is by Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) and Dave O’Donoghue FCCA, M.Sc. (Accounting), DipIFR.

Year one

Formation Level

Formation 1

Paper 1 – Business Mathematics & Quantitative Methods

Paper 2 – Economics & the Business Environment

Paper 3 – Business Law

Formation 2

Paper 1 – Management Accounting

Paper 2 – Financial Accounting

Paper 3 – Information Systems

Paper 4 – Taxation

Professional Level

Professional 1

Paper 1 – Managerial Finance

Paper 2 – Corporate Reporting

Paper 3 – Corporate Law and Governance

Paper 4 – Auditing

Professional 2

Paper 1 – Strategy Leadership & Knowledge Management

Paper 2 – Audit Practice and Assurance Services

Paper 3 – Advanced Corporate Reporting

Paper 4 – Strategic Corporate Finance

Paper 5 – Strategic Performance Management

Paper 6 – Advanced Taxation

Sandra Gleeson FCCA, Dip IFrS., IAtISandra is a Senior Lecturer with Independent Colleges and specialises in Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. She has lectured to ACCA, CPA, IATI, CIMA and ACA students for the past 6 years. Sandra has an exam focused approach and an ability to simplify more difficult areas of the subject.

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Course Details


Course duration: Two years part time

Awarding body: IATI

Applications


Entry Requirements

Please visit www.iati.ie

Contact Details

The School of Professional AccountancyIndependent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 5058Email: [email protected]

Course Description

Independent Colleges is delighted to announce the launch of its IATI (Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland) programme commencing September 2009. All lectures will be delivered from our state-of-the art facilities located at 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. This programme will be delivered by a team of uniquely well-qualified, inspiring and experienced lecturers. Please note that students who wish to study and sit IATI examinations must register with the Institute. For further registration information, log on to www.iati.ie.

By the time you have passed your exams, you will have learned to:

Prepare financial statements.

Prepare financial reports and other management information.

Compute tax liabilities for companies and individuals.

Set up and manage systems for budgets, stock control, cost accounting, and cash reconciliations.

Set up and manage credit control procedures.

Use computers effectively in an accounts related environment.

Understand the relevance of Marketing, IT, Finance, Law and HR to the accounting function.

Syllabus

The First Year syllabus provides you with a common knowledge of business, while Second Year allows you to build a deeper understanding of more advanced accounting issues. There is also a practical focus on the IT systems that are commonly used by accountants.

Course Outline

IATI Dublin (part time)The First Year syllabus provides you with a common knowledge of business, while Second Year allows you to build a deeper understanding of more advanced accounting issues.

Year one

Financial Accounting I

Taxation I

Law and Ethics

Business Management

Year two

Financial Accounting II

Taxation II

Management Accounting (From 2009/10 onwards)

Integrated Accounting Systems

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diPlomaProgrammes

Evening Diplomas 53

Management Skills

Arts

Psychology

Journalism

Law

Online Courses 54

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diPlomaProgrammes

Course Details

Course start date October 2009 & February 2010

Course duration 12 or 20 weeks One night per week

Awarding body ICM/PRII

Applications

Please apply directly to the college.www.independentcolleges.ie/apply

Entry Requirements

There is an open admissions policy for these programmes.

Contact Details

Admissions, Independent Colleges60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 5058 [email protected]

Management Skills

Project Management

Event Management

Writing & Editing for the Workplace

Arts

Family History (Genealogy)

History of Art

Writing & Illustration for Children’s Books

Fashion Design

Creative Writing

Psychology

Popular Psychology

Criminal and Forensic Psychology

Sports Psychology

Addiction Studies

Journalism

Journalism

Lifestyle and Magazine Journalism

Sports Journalism

Documentary Video Production

Media Production: Layout & Design

Law

Employment Law

Entertainment Media and the Law

Mediation

Family Law

Certificate & Diploma in Professional Legal studies (Legal Executives)

Certificate & Diploma in Legal Sec-retarial Studies (Legal Secretaries)

Evening DiplomasOur evening diploma courses cover a wide and unique range of subjects, from Em-ployment Law to Illustration for Children’s Books. Classes are delivered by industry-active specialists. Our practically focused professional programmes are designed to provide you with a competitive advantage in the workplace, while our arts and hu-manities courses provide an opportunity to undertake practical, hands-on projects in

a supportive and stimulating environment.

Many more courses are de-tailed on our website at: www.independentcolleges.ie

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Online Courses With the increased accessability and convenience of the internet, online edu-cation is now more popular than ever. On-line courses allow the students to work with course materials at their own convenience or collaboratively on projects with other students. Independent Colleges have developed a range of third level and lifelong learning programmes in conjunction with Prime Learning Limited and inspired by the highest quality teaching to make further

online study easier for you.

Customer Care

Contact Center Agent

Call Center ABCs

Compliance FLSA Manager

Team Building

Team Performance

Communication

Effectiveness

Problem Solving

Finance

Compliance Code of

Conduct

Compliance Workplace (Manager)

Compliance Safety

Compliance Business Ethics

Compliance Data Security

Project Management Fundamentals

Project Management Professional

Sales

Writing

Marketing eBusiness

Negotiation

Diversity Management

Please visit www.independentcolleges.ie to register and receive further information

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Independent College | Dublin 60–63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Telephone +353 1 672 5058 Fax +353 1 635 1120 [email protected] www.independentcolleges.ie

Independent College | Cork The Metropole Hotel MacCurtain Street, Cork Telephone +353 21 420 4180 Fax +353 1 635 1120 [email protected]

Independent College | WaterfordThe Granville HotelThe Quay, WaterfordTelephone +353 21 420 [email protected]

Admissions OfficeShould you require further information please contact our Admissions Office at the details below.

Admissions Officer:

Niamh Doolan

The Admissions Office

Independent College Dublin

60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Tel: +353 1 672 5058

Fax: +353 1 672 1120

[email protected]

www.independentcolleges.ie

Independent College Dublinwww.independentcolleges.ie 60-63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2Tel: +353 1 672 5058Fax: +353 1 672 [email protected]

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