A Milestone for the Class of 2026: Celebrating Our First Tertiary Degree Cohort

This week marks a historic moment for Cavan Institute as we celebrate the final day of term for the inaugural Class of 2026 in the Tertiary Degree in Social Care Practice. This pioneering programme, delivered in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), represents a new era of seamless pathways between Further and Higher Education.

Pictured here are the students alongside their teaching staff and Tertiary Manager, celebrating their successful completion of Year 1.

A Pioneering Partnership

The Tertiary Degree in Social Care Practice is part of a broader suite of National Tertiary Office (NTO) programmes designed to create accessible routes to degree-level qualifications. By beginning their studies at Cavan Institute, these students have benefited from:

• Local Access: Starting their degree journey in a supportive, regional environment before transitioning to university.

• Seamless Progression: A curriculum designed in collaboration with ATU to ensure students are fully prepared for the next stage of their academic career.

• Integrated Support: Dedicated guidance from both Cavan Institute staff and the Tertiary Manager throughout the inaugural year.

Looking Toward the Future

We extend our sincere congratulations to the entire class for the incredible commitment and academic achievements they have shown throughout the year. Their hard work has set a high standard for future cohorts of this landmark programme.

As they close this chapter at Cavan Institute, we wish them every success as they progress to Atlantic Technological University to complete the remainder of their degree.

Well done to the Class of 2026, you have truly made history!