What Part-Time Learning are you doing?

DapperGent · 30-01-2004 4:31pm #1

Just wondrin'. I'm not doing any so I'll bow out at this point.

BigCon · 31-01-2004 12:47am

I'm doing a diploma in Mechanical Engineering in IT Tallaght. I did my cert there p/t as well, four evenings a week for three years - the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life (not the course content, just the dicipline required to attend each evening). Best thing I ever did though!!!

Moonbeam · 03-02-2004 2:09pm

The discipline required is one advantage of distance learning over part time, though it works both ways too.
Some people need the push of having to go to college others are too tired/too lazy or oging to miss something if they do.

henbane · 05-02-2004 10:24am

Computer Applications in DCU - 3rd year.

Need an idea for a final year project by the end of the week.

Annasopra · 20-04-2004 12:58pm

I'm doing a certificate in managing organisations in the community and voluntary sector in NCI

Gurgle · 30-04-2004 2:10pm

M. Eng in electronic systems in DCU

Nearly finished.

Jim · 24-06-2004 4:40pm

Starting Media Design in Fas next month.

EKRIUQ · 10-07-2004 12:00pm

Starting my second year in Auctioneering and Estate agency in Sept 04

MazStar · 31-03-2005 2:36pm

Dont know if you'll ever read this bingo bongo but i am thinking of doing that course this year. Is it any good? Hard work?

BuffyBot · 31-03-2005 2:45pm

Maz - you can try sending a private message if you don't get a response here. Just click on the posters name and select "Send a private message to..."

Hal1 · 02-10-2005 12:43pm

Hi all, I am trying to get onto an evening network + course, I have rang around a few colleges and I found a course starting in the next 2 weeks or so. My only question is the course fees, when I rang up I was told that I could claim back the tax, anyone know how I can go about this?

BuffyBot · 02-10-2005 1:03pm

Check out revenue.ie (http://www.revenue.ie/revguide/sect473a.htm is a good starting point)

Hal1 · 19-10-2005 5:37pm

Thanks for that it helps

Gaz25 · 11-11-2005 9:50pm

Hey hal1, how are you,

I just reading your thread and im looking to do the same course. What college are you going to for that course?

Can you recommend any to pls or course's

foxy06 · 16-10-2006 2:29pm

I'm doing an accounting technicians course in Bray. Going well so far but having a little trouble with taxation

cherry2 · 24-05-2007 10:27pm

Just finished my third year in Bus & psychology - was so much harder then 2nd year - so I better make the most of the summer!

greine · 13-06-2007 11:09am

I'm studying Nutritional Therapy in Bray, 2nd year exams next sat...:eek: Very interesting so far but a lot of travel involved as I live in Kerry, but it will be worth it, hopefully, in the end! Good luck to all of ye who are doing exams around now!

aido182 · 03-12-2007 6:41pm

Business Studies Degree in DIT. 12 hours per week, 26 weeks per year for four years. I must be off my head!!!

NabyLadistheman · 16-07-2008 4:27pm

I am doing year long Diploma in Marketing, PR, Advertising & Sales. This is awarded by ICM, recognised body and am doing it in Dublin Business school

Kamaldihnio · 06-08-2008 10:40am

I do not know what I am doing and I do not know what to do either. I work in the technology section of a leading Mobile company in Ireland. To be honest i think all the courses available are crap. I would like to go back and maybe do a computer science diploma but I dont think I will be able for the maths. I have been looking for courses in telecommunications but nightcourses.com has zero, they come back with 8 results that are all about alarm installation. I am even thinking I might do a course in business studies, just can not for the life of me decide which is the best way forward. Any ideas on anything good out there to do?

Trojan · 23-09-2008 12:01am

I just started a distance learning MBA.

Da Wench · 24-09-2008 10:06pm

Im just starting BA in IPA - first seminar next weekend and I was totally fine with it until I received a giant box of books in the post today and now I'm absolutely bricking it!

smcgiff · 04-10-2008 2:43pm

Recently started a Psychology course with the OU. Hope to have degree in 3/4 years. Am very impressed with the OU so far.

Shivers26 · 16-10-2008 2:03pm

I have a degree in accounting & HR already so I am doing my CIMA qualification now. Feels like I am doing it forever!

I also just started a Diploma in child psychology (I think I am contemplating a career change)

psycho-hope · 31-10-2008 2:18am

Have just applied for the Part time B.A in psychology in DBS already have some psychology done in another college but a few financial probs means i have to try and go down the part time route

Disonyxiated · 30-12-2008 6:13pm

Just finished my BA international, & am dying to travel,so I'm starting a PGC in TESOL at UCD in January :]

girloperfection · 27-05-2009 8:52pm

Doing a diploma in Book keeping and Accounts. Started about a month ago, kind of hard to find time to do the assignment with work and all but im managing!

Yve · 27-05-2009 9:06pm

psycho-hope wrote: »

Have just applied for the Part time B.A in psychology in DBS already have some psychology done in another college but a few financial probs means i have to try and go down the part time route

Have applied to DBS to do H-Dip in Psychoanalytic Studies Part-time..... Fees are crippling

aleksk · 14-08-2009 2:44pm

Hey all, I applied for PT psychology in DBS. Decided to change my career, hopefully will make it (4 year BA and then MA or doctorate are going to kill me!:

445279.ie · 05-09-2009 6:57pm

Doing Evening Law Degree is UL. 3 nights a week for 4 years :eek:

Starting next week. Think I'm mad but sure I'll give it a blast and see how it goes

Novella · 11-09-2009 5:20pm

PT Psychology in DBS.

The_Devil · 05-02-2010 1:58pm

torresistheman wrote: »

I am doing year long Diploma in Marketing, PR, Advertising & Sales. This is awarded by ICM, recognised body and am doing it in Dublin Business school

Hi torresistheman - i was thinkin of doing this course (as well as a few others - cant make a decision about what course to do) - how do you find it?

bycikas · 31-03-2010 3:47pm

Forensic Psychology - Independent Colleges

part-time diploma course.

kristel.a · 04-06-2010 8:44pm

I did online studies of six sigma black belt. I really enjoyed it because ive got great support from tutor and very useful knowledge. it was worth of money i spend for it

Crisps · 16-06-2010 12:16pm

I'm begining a part-time masters in Assistive Technology in DIT in September. I'm a little bit anxious about juggling my full time job with the part-time masters. My job really demands alot of hours from me. But hopefully it'll be ok.

dory · 21-07-2010 3:35pm

I'm in the same boat Crisps. I'm starting a two year part time grad dip in translation and editing, and I have a hectic full time job. Here's to hoping!

lizanne83 · 07-08-2010 10:34am

Exact same here guys. Working full-time job also very busy, while doing Masters in Management (UCD Smurfit Business School) also.... it means a lot of juggling, studying late into night... you just do what you have to do but sacrifices must be made. The time flies thought, we'll get there

bbam · 12-08-2010 6:22pm

kristel.a wrote: »

I did online studies of six sigma black belt. I really enjoyed it because ive got great support from tutor and very useful knowledge. it was worth of money i spend for it

Hi..
where did you do this..

neadycodd · 14-08-2010 4:29pm

I've just finished two years of studying to be an Accounting Technician - thought I would never get there, but can't wait for graduation! Now I find myself going on to do Certified Public Accountant - once you start you just can't stop!

mumof2 · 17-11-2010 11:16am

neadycodd wrote: »

I've just finished two years of studying to be an Accounting Technician - thought I would never get there, but can't wait for graduation! Now I find myself going on to do Certified Public Accountant - once you start you just can't stop!

Well done!! Ive just started the Accounting Technician one!! Good luck with the CPA course.

cjmurphs · 23-11-2010 1:59pm

im bit of a course addict at mo...in bid for career of dreams! did the icm marketing, pr, sales, advertising diploma at CMI n finished earlier this year. following on from that doing digital marketing course at digital marketing institute...not heard much bout them before! enjoyed one at cmi now ready for more!

crimsonfire · 18-09-2011 11:00pm

About to start a part-time BSc in Information Technology in DIT. Can't believe how much I'm looking forward to it despite how ridiculously busy my life's about to become. Oh well, I seem to get nothing done unless I'm under pressure

wild heather · 22-09-2011 6:50pm

Starting a Masters in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring from University of Ulster next week. By distance elearning, it should be interesting to find out how that works.

HiGlo · 25-09-2011 7:06pm

I'm just about to start the PT, BA in Psychology in DBS. I'm so scared at facing into 4 years + of studying but I'm guessing it'll be worth it in the end.
Are any of the posters who mentioned studying the same course still posting here??? How do you find it?

Scruffles · 03-12-2011 7:15pm

doing this course at home PT:
http://www.asdan.org.uk/Award_Programmes/Towards_Independence
we have an inhouse tutor [am living in a residential home for people with severe or profound autism].
had had a say in the modules as its all tailored to a persons likes,strengths and difficulties.

HiGlo wrote: »

I'm just about to start the PT, BA in Psychology in DBS. I'm so scared at facing into 4 years + of studying but I'm guessing it'll be worth it in the end.
Are any of the posters who mentioned studying the same course still posting here??? How do you find it?

is BA degree level or masters?
the sister did her pyschology degree full time but never even got any junior level job with it,she ended up changing her plans and becoming a councilor/therapist instead in drug addiction,and she said it was her previous job in working with supporting people with severe mental illness and addictions that got her that job not the degree.
honestly thought what was the point in getting into debt for something she isnt even able to make use of?

she coudnt afford to do the masters,so if it that which are doing,is it definitely something that want to be paying out for-is there going to be the payback for it,and will there be jobs at the end of it?

part time is probably a better decision,in terms of money as will be able to get money that way to whether through job or benefits.