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The face of education has changed utterly over the past number of years, with more and more institutions taking the special needs of adults and working students into account when devising new courses. Thus, part-time courses, distance learning and on-line qualifications are now very much a part of the landscape, and the concept of "blended learning" . . . where actual classes run side by side with on-line and distance modules . . . is a relatively commonplace feature.
Hibernia College (Ireland's on-line college), which celebrates its sixth year this year, is a signal example of this new approach to education, with most of its programmes offered over the web. From its Clare Street headquarters and its Westport-based technology centre, it offers a good range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to adults. Indeed, this year, it will provide its services to 4,600 full-time and parttime adult students.
Among its programmes are an MSc in Pharmaceutical Medicine, MAs in Public Administration and Primary Education and a new joint Masters in Hospitality Management, offered in partnership with NUI Maynooth's Kilkenny campus. There is also a BA in Criminal Justice as well as Law Society entrance exams.
"We wanted to provide access for adults to quality, accredited programmes, " said Dr Sean Rowland, executive chairman of Hibernia College.
"Through our partnerships, including Harvard and Oxford, we are offering the best quality in Irish and international education."
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