What are Tertiary degrees?
Tertiary Degrees, are degree courses you start in an ETB (Education and Training Board) such as LOETB and finish in a university. You will have support along the way, and you do not need CAO points.
Tertiary degrees give you a guaranteed place on a university degree course, as places are set aside for LOETB learners from the start.
These courses are part of formal partnerships between LOETB and universities.
Current Degree Courses
Portlaoise Institute and SETU, Carlow
- Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in IT Management
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Development
Tullamore FET Centre and TUS Athlone
Other Pathways and Progression Routes to University
LOETB also offers advanced entry routes and direct progression pathways into Year 2 of university degree courses if you complete a Level 6 course.
These pathways must be applied for by individual learners.
If you have questions, you can contact an LOETB Adult Guidance Counsellor.
Available Pathways
Tullamore FET to TUS Athlone
- Course: Bachelor of Business
- Progression: Direct entry into Year 2 after completing a Level 6 Business course with LOETB.
Birr FET to TUS Athlone
- Courses:
- Bachelor of Business (Level 8)
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (with placement)
- Progression: Direct entry into Year 2 after completing an Advanced Certificate in Business (Level 6).
Abbeyleix FET to NCAD, TU Dublin, Limerick & Athlone
- Courses:
A range of degrees in design and art, including:- Ceramics
- Sculpture and Combined Media
- Painting
- Fashion
- Progression: Direct entry into Year 2 after completing an Advanced Certificate in Art (Level 6).
Agriculture Pathway
- Course: BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science and Sustainability (TUS Thurles)
- Progression: You may enter Year 2 after completing the part-time Certificate in Farming (Sustainable Farming) with LOETB and Gurteen College.
Learners are required to complete some additional bridging credits, available in Gurteen College to meet full entry requirements.