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Ryan, Cathal; Faherty, Darragh; Spillane, John P.; Bradley, Jim G.; Issa, Mohamed; McMahon, Elma – Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 2023
Purpose: To examine the perspective of third-level university students in the context of the value proposition of construction apprenticeships in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach: The research uses a qualitative method, conducting semi-structured interviews with 20 third-level university students enrolled on a Bachelor of Science (Honours)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Construction Management, Apprenticeships, Student Attitudes
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Moloney, Grace; Ahern, Aoife – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2022
This thesis examines why, despite extensive research, women are underrepresented in engineering courses in many countries, including Ireland. The reasons for this underrepresentation are not well-understood. This study seeks to contribute to the understanding of women's decision-making regarding their studying engineering, through the application…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Engineering Education, Disproportionate Representation, Gender Differences