Everything you need to know about the NTO's Collaborative Tertiary Degree pathways can be found on our website! Take a look to see which course is right for you.

Currently studying Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design at @kerryetb & @mtu_ie, Éanna has always wanted to work in animation but felt the CAO system would limit his options. To apply for this course or others, visit . #NowThinkOpportunity

Applications for the 2025/26 school year open in just over a month! . For the next academic school year, we will be releasing a handful of new course options. Keep an eye on for all updates!

Not sure if a tertiary degree is the right route for you? Student Éanna Healy says that you should go for it! Currently studying Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design at @kerryetb & @mtu_ie, he felt that the CAO system would limit his options. #NowThinkOpportunity

Vanessa Nováková is an Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design student at @kerryetb and @mtu_ie. Her favourite part of the tertiary pathway is how practical it's been! She’s learned so many new skills in animation and motion design while saving money. #NowThinkOpportunity

If you have a dream career in mind, the tertiary route can help you reach your goals!. Applications for tertiary degrees are tailored to each course and focus on how your goals and own experience align with your chosen course. Find out more at

Che Healy studies Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Design through @kerryetb & @mtu_ie. With no fees for the first 2 years of the degree, he said it was a no-brainer to choose the tertiary pathway!. #NowThinkOpportunity

Did you know that Wales also has a tertiary pathway? Rhian Edwards is the Executive Director, Policy at Medr - the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research in Wales. It was a pleasure to welcome her to the 2024 NTO Convention! . #NowThinkOpportunity

“Although it might not seem that you’re connected, you are! You can avail of the student services at both colleges.”. Evian Holt is studying Immersive Media Production at @kwetb and will progress to @myiadt for the last 2 years of his degree. #NowThinkOpportunity

Noel Mac Aoidh is a professor at @brayinstitutefe (part of @kwetb) and the coordinator of their Immersive Media Production tertiary degree. He says the smaller class sizes in a tertiary degree mean students receive more time and attention from instructors. #NowThinkOpportunity

If you’re considering your options for future courses, the ETB Adult Educational Guidance & Information Service from @etbireland is a free service that offers information, advice, guidance and counselling on the educational options that are available to you. #NowThinkOpportunity

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RT @myIADT: Wicklow student shares story of ‘groundbreaking’ tertiary degree that unlocked ‘dream’ course. Evian Holt is a second-year ter….

@SOLASFET @JamesLeonard85 @katrionaos @laoisoffalyetb @DeptofFHed @NAPD_IE @instagc @SETUIreland @BrayInstituteFE @hea_irl @myIADT A huge thank you to everyone who joined us – from those who have worked so hard behind the scenes to bring tertiary degrees into reality, and from the students who so generously shared their experiences and feedback on the first two years of study. Now to put their feedback and

@SOLASFET @JamesLeonard85 @katrionaos @laoisoffalyetb @DeptofFHed @NAPD_IE @instagc @SETUIreland @BrayInstituteFE @hea_irl Throughout the day, @myIADT had 2 different immersive technologies booths set up which included a motion capture suit and 3D printing technology. Students and educators alike had so much fun trying out these cool tools (including our Director, Fiona!)

@SOLASFET @JamesLeonard85 @katrionaos @laoisoffalyetb @DeptofFHed @NAPD_IE @instagc @SETUIreland @BrayInstituteFE After lunching and networking, the Convention returned with some well thought out reflections from Andrew Brownlee, CEO of @SOLASFET, and Dr. Vivienne Patterson, Head of Skills, Engagement and Statistics at @hea_irl.

@SOLASFET @JamesLeonard85 @katrionaos @laoisoffalyetb We then had a panel discussion moderated by Rhian Edwards of Medr, the organisation that facilitates tertiary degrees in Wales. Panelists included the @DeptofFHed, @NAPD_IE, @Instagc and students Isabel Rafter of @laoisoffalyetb & @setuireland and Evian Holt of @BrayInstituteFE,

@SOLASFET @JamesLeonard85 @katrionaos Afterwards, we heard from our first student panel of the day! Cillian Byrne, Eoin O’Gorman & Jaqueline Fernandes from @laoisoffalyetb shared their experiences of the tertiary degree pathway, highlighting benefits such as no leaving cert points and the years spent at an ETB being