Apprenticeship · Level 8 · Built Environment

Spatial Planning

Spatial planners guide how land in towns, cities, rural and maritime areas is developed and used, from housing and transport to energy and infrastructure. It suits problem-solvers who care about their community and the environment. This four-year apprenticeship leads to an honours degree.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long

4 years

Award

NFQ Level 8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Spatial Planning

Where you train

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone campus (off-the-job training)

Pay

Salary from your employer for all four years, on and off the job (rate agreed with employer)

Costs

Student contribution of €2,400 per year (your employer may cover it)

Entry requirements

Must be hired by an approved employer
Full eligibility criteria are in the Spatial Planning Apprentice Handbook

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Search vacancies on the Apprenticeship Jobs page, or contact the Spatial Planning Apprenticeship Office at TUS (spatialplanning@tus.ie, 061 293 080).

Spatial Planning Apprenticeship (TUS) ↗ Official page on apprenticeship.ie ↗