About Higher Certificate In Business Sport And Recreation in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

This Higher Certificate will give you the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the sport and recreation industries. You will have the opportunity to take further qualifications in sports coaching, fitness instruction and water safety. You will meet leaders from the industry who we invite in to talk to you. In second year, you will take a period of industrial placement. This gives you an opportunity to get experience in the area of the sports and recreation industry that most excites you. Past students have worked with NGB’s, LSP’s, local schools, sports retailing and sports event management companies, just to mention a few.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Your specialist knowledge in Sport and Recreation could lead to many different career paths. Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:

• Sports Coaching
• Sports Development
• Gym Instruction
• Health and Fitness Promotion
• General business in sport, recreation and leisure industry
• Further progression into the BBS in Sport Management

Academic qualification equivalents

• Equivalent of Honours Bachelor Degree from a recognised University in a discipline relevant to the postgraduate degree sought with minimum average of 60% in final year examinations. Please check Bachelor degree classification for entry to certain postgraduate programmes.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Minimum. IELTS Band 6.0 – 6.5 or equivalent English examination (Depending on programme). Kindly refer to individual programme requirements.
• TOEFL:Minimum iBT 60 – 93. (Depending on programme). Kindly refer to individual programme requirements.
• PTE:55 (minimum 51 in each component)

Tuition Fees for non-European Union students range from €8,000 to €14,000 and are payable for each year of study at the Institute.

The average tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) in Ireland vary depending on the program of study. The following are estimated average annual tuition fees for international students:

• Undergraduate programs: €9,750 to €12,500 per year
• Postgraduate programs: €10,500 to €14,500 per year

It is important to note that tuition fees can vary depending on the specific program and course of study. Additionally, there may be additional fees such as registration fees, laboratory fees, and examination fees.

It is recommended that students check the official website of AIT for the latest information on tuition fees and other expenses, as well as any available scholarships or financial aid options.