Course Summary
The aim of the BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice is:
To provide apprentices with a qualification that is academically robust and professionally relevant.
To ensure apprentices have a specialist knowledge of the relevant theory and practice of the insurance sector that will enable them to meet the Central Bank of Ireland’s Minimum Competency Code and increase their employability as graduates.
To develop wider business skills such as self-awareness, problem-solving and critical thinking to enable them to link their learning to work-based practices.
To develop competencies that will empower them to engage with emerging trends in the industry and prepare them for a range of working environments.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for CAO courses at ATU Sligo are available for download below:
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Recruitment to programme
Academic: Academic assessment of the programme's suitability will align with ATU requirements.
Employer: The employer/industry will recruit the apprentices as they are employed by their sponsoring company.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for applicants to ATU Honours Degree (Level 8) programmes are as follows
Applicants must achieve a pass in the Leaving Certificate and meet minimum entry criteria as follows:
Six Leaving Certificate subjects.
• A minimum of two subjects at grade H5 or better.
• Remaining subjects at O6/H7 or better.
• Subjects must include either English or Irish.
• Mathematics is a required subject for this programme.
The apprentice must be employed under an approved contract of apprenticeship for the duration of their training.
Mature applicants are assessed on the basis of educational qualifications and an entrance interview.
Career Opportunities
As an earn-and-learn programme, students are considered hugely employable and have a long and prosperous career ahead of them.
Further Study
Graduates of the programme can continue to pursue postgraduate awards in the fields of business, finance, and insurance.
They may also choose to continue their studies and apply to progress to achieve the following professional qualifications.
- Higher Diploma in Insurance Management (MDI)
- Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII)
- CII Fellowship (FCII)
- Certificate in Climate Rsk
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ATU Sligo is the co-ordinating provider of the BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice.
Apprentices will study online from their place of work one day a week. A core element of the apprenticeship will be the practical on-the-job work experience, which will enable them to test their knowledge and enhance their skills.
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Programme Fees
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Course Format
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| The Nature of Insurance 1 (Theory) | 05 |
| The Nature of Insurance 2 (Practice) | 05 |
| Professional Business Communication | 05 |
| Teamwork and Workplace Collaboration | 10 |
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Compliance and Advice 1 (Theory) | 05 |
| Compliance and Advice 2 (Practice) | 05 |
| Technical Communication (Numeric) | 05 |
| Customer Service | 10 |
Semester 3
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Personal General Insurance 1 (Theory) | 05 |
| Personal General Insurance 2 (Practice) | 05 |
Semester 4
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Commercial General Insurance 1 (Theory) | 05 |
| Commercial General Insurance 2 (Practice) | 05 |
| Introduction to Management | 05 |
| Omni-Channel Marketing and Sales | 10 |
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Capstone Project Preparation (Research Methods) | 05 |
| Innovation, Creativity and Critical Thinking | 10 |
| Big Data / Advanced Excel | 10 |
Semester 8
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Capstone Project / Dissertation | 10 |
Semester 9
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Business Law for Insurance Practitioners | 10 |
| Financial Analysis and Interpretation | 10 |
| Capstone Project Review | 05 |
[E] = Elective Module. Modules subject to availability.