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Funding Opportunities
There are a range of funding supports available to students in the Faculty of Continuing, Professional, Online and Distance Learning. These include government initiatives such as Springboard+ and Skillnet Ireland funding, which provide subsidised or fully funded places on eligible programmes, as well as SUSI grants for those who meet the criteria. These supports aim to make further and higher education more accessible and affordable for part-time and flexible learners.
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Application Tips
Before you apply for a part-time programme at TUS, we recommend that you research your course, through this prospectus and by viewing the programme webpage on www.tus.ie. Please ensure to check the entry requirements and the delivery schedule as these are individual based on course requirements. You will find details on entry requirements on the individual course webpage.
TUS part-time courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis subject to eligibility. There is one intake each year for our SUSI funded programmes in September (Autumn Intake). Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.
Applying for a flexible learning course is easy, simply visit the webpage of your chosen course and select the ‘apply now/register your interest’ button and follow the steps outlined.
It is recommended that you should concurrently to BOTH TUS and SUSI
- Apply to TUS by visiting the course page.
- Apply to SUSI for funding at https://www.susi.ie/funding-for-part-time-undergraduate-courses/
Skillnet Ireland
Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation of workforce learning, supports over 15,000 companies through 60+ enterprise-led learning networks annually.
Skillnet supports Irish businesses by helping them to identify relevant training requirements and working with them to source the best option to meet their needs. Its ambition is to develop Ireland’s talent base and enable Irish SMEs to reach their full potential through lifelong learning and professional development.
Skillnet fosters an enterprise-led approach to workforce development. It operates under a joint investment model, part-funded by participating businesses in one of our 60+ learning networks. Each network, funded by Skillnet Ireland, is a cluster of companies from the same sector or geographical location. This approach has received international recognition as a model of best practice from the OECD and ILO, amongst others.
Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.
The following programmes are currently funded by Skillnet Ireland –
Bachelor of Business (Honours)
- Higher Certificate in Business Year One – County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet 80% Funding
- Higher Certificate in Business Year Two (Level 6, 60 ECTS) – County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet 80% Funding
- Bachelor of Business Year Three (Level 7, 60 ECTS) – County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet 80% Funding
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) Year Four (Level 8, 60 ECTS) – County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet 80% Funding
Requests for support can be emailed to sharon@countytipperarychamber.com. All agreements are subject to funds being available.
This County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union, and network companies.
Springboard+ Funding
The springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher education offers free courses at certificate, degree and masters level leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2020. The majority of courses are part-time for a maximum of 12 months and are open to all eligible applicants regardless of their employment status. For more information go to https://www.springboardcourses.ie.