St. Angela’s College, Sligo offers University Learning in unique College Environment providing International students with an excellent quality of education, small class sizes, and state-of-the-art facilities and resources. We have a small student community making St. Angela’s a great place to study and make new friends.
We provide student services and supports to help you settle into your new environment. We aim to respond to the needs of each student, enriching “the student experience” in all aspects of academic, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs.
Our campus is located on the shores of Lough Gill, one of the most scenic and tranquil locations imaginable, yet we are only a few minutes from the Sligo Town centre. Our close proximity will allow you to discover and enjoy this vibrant and student friendly town..
Academic programmes: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Undergraduate
Our undergraduate programmes are accredited under National University of Ireland standards, offering the only university-level degree in the region. The Departments of Education, Home Economics and Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies develop and deliver programmes which are focused to meet the needs of the relevant sectors. The Centre for Lifelong learning (see www.cll.ie) also offers a range of accredited programmes developed in collaboration with College Departments.
Our Education Department has built up a strong reputation for teaching excellence. We are the only college in Ireland to offer a Bachelor of Education in Home Economics with electives in Biology, Religious Education, Irish and Economics.
In the area of Nursing we offer a full time Bachelor of Nursing Science in General Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing Science in Intellectual Disability Nursing. We also offer a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Disability Studies. We specifically designed a full-time one-year top-up Bachelor of Nursing (International) programme to prepare diploma trained registered nurses to work globally.
Our Food and Business Management courses have been specifically designed to meet the commercial demands in the increasingly competitive and global market. They include both a Diploma of Science in Food and Business Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food and Business Management.
Ireland’s fashion and textile industry is renowned internationally for its creativity and high standards. We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Textiles, Fashion and Design with Business Management, which is unique in its combination of fashion and textile craft design with business management.
Postgraduate
St Angela’s College offers a range of Postgraduate (PG) programmes at PG Certificate, PG Diploma and Masters Levels, in a flexible learning format, accredited by NUI Galway.
Our Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies offers programmes to respond to the needs of the ever changing health service and to provide flexible study for professional development purposes.
The College also offers a Master of Health Science (International Healthcare Management), which was developed as a response to an identified need in the international post graduate nursing market. It is anticipated additional PG programmes will be added to the international register in the coming years.
The Home Economics Department offers the only Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Home Economics in Ireland, covering food and nutritional studies; textiles, fashion and design; and family resource management. The Department also jointly delivers an MA in Youth and Family Studies with Education.
For over a decade the Education Department has delivered PG programmes in: teacher education: special educational needs; management in education; religious education, pastoral care, chaplaincy and theology; education and training. The Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity also offers postgraduate study option in autistic spectrum disorders and specific learning difficulties among others.
The Centre for Lifelong Learning also offers PG education and skills training in healthcare; folklore, heritage and historical studies; leadership and management for the community and public sector.
Research
The college maintains a strong, dynamic and creative research profile. Our research is focused in a number of areas: Food Studies and Nutrition; Mental Health; Special Education Needs; Teacher Education; Nursing and Nurse Education; Leadership and Management; Disability and Diversity Studies.
The College offers students a range of Master by Research programmes full-time and part-time within the three academic departments. . The College aims to offer PhD and doctoral study by 2014/15.
Erasmus Programme
St. Angela’s College actively supports the Erasmus Programme by providing both students and staff mobility opportunities under the Erasmus (Lifelong Learning) Programme. Students who participate in the programme are afforded the opportunity to spend a period of between 3 – 12 months studying or working in Europe as part of their programme of study. The study period or work placement may be an integral part of the students’ programme of studies and full recognition for time spent abroad will be awarded by the College. We encourage our staff to consider visits to EU higher education institutions, believing that the experience gained will enhance both the Colleges programmes and inform methods of administration at the College.
Study Abroad
In keeping with the Colleges Strategic Plan 2009-2014, St. Angela’s College aims to bring not only a European influence but an International dimension to the College, enriching the student and staff experience for all involved. With this in mind, St. Angela’s College, Sligo welcomes overseas visitors to the campus, allowing them an opportunity to experience College life in Ireland and also to contribute to the College community on a cultural level.
The Centre for Lifelong Learning successfully runs a Bachelor of Nursing (International) Degree aimed at preparing nurses to work globally and a Master of Health Science (International Healthcare Management), which is also a progression route for BN (International) graduates. The programmes are designed to ensure that students attain the professional competence and academic credit to work in a variety of clinical settings around the world.
English language Centre
The English Language School at St. Angela’s College is dedicated to providing quality, dynamic and affordable English language training. We offer a wide range of services throughout the year from academic English preparation courses to conversational and activity-based learning.
Our Academic English Language Foundation Programme is specifically tailored for International students in advance of their third level studies. Our dedicated and experienced teachers use a variety of teaching styles and a mix of innovative and traditional methods to enhance the learning experience of our students. As part of the English Foundation Programme, we prepare students for the English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP), recognised for entry into the universities and third level colleges in Ireland.
Throughout the year we organise a series of excursions, which are designed to give students both an opportunity to use their new language skills and to develop an awareness of Irish culture. We also have a calendar of ongoing social evenings where all of our students can gather and learn about Irish culture in an informal setting.
Student Support Services
The International Student Services provides a wide range of supports to our International students to enable them to settle in and adjust to their new environment.
We recognise that living independently, away from home and in a new culture is a challenging experience and so, we offer the practical advice needed to adapt into College life and the surrounding area. We ensure that students feel welcome, safe, secure and content during their stay.
When you arrive, you will take part in our orientation programme where you will meet college staff, have a tour of the college facilities and an International Support Tutor will be at hand to answer your questions and any initial concerns or worries you may have.
We are a small college which allows us to work in close co-operation with the Teaching staff at the college to ensure you gain the maximum benefits academically, culturally and personally from the course itself.
We organise outings to areas of scenic, cultural and historic interest. These trips provide an opportunity for students to socialise, develop an awareness of Irish culture and a familiarity with the country.
International students can also avail of the full range of support services available to all Students at St. Angela’s College.