Moate Business College (MBC) in Co. Westmeath is a further education provider offering a range of full‑time QQI Level 5 and Level 6 courses. The college provides courses across areas such as business, art and design, social care, childcare, healthcare, sport, computing, tourism, and media. These courses are designed to support progression into employment or further study, including access routes to higher education through established progression agreements with universities and institutes of technology.

MBC places emphasis on practical, skills‑based learning. Many courses include work experience, project work, and opportunities to develop industry‑relevant competencies. Learners also have access to specialist facilities depending on their chosen field, such as art studios, IT labs, or practical training spaces.

The college operates within the further education and PLC sector in the midlands and nationwide. Course durations are typically one year, allowing learners to complete a recognised qualification within a structured timeframe. Moate Business College attracts school leavers, adult learners, and those seeking to upskill or retrain in a supportive learning environment.

Course Categories

• Art, Design and Media
• Business and Accounting
• Childcare
• Computers and IT Training
• Crafts and Manual Skills
• Fitness and Health
• Healthcare and Medical
• Literature and Journalism
• Marketing, Sales and PR
• Miscellaneous
• Music and Sound
• Social Studies
• Travel and Tourism