Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions form the agreement between Fitzwilliam Institute and the Student. It is the Student’s responsibility to fully read, understand and agree to all Enrolment Terms & Conditions, Privacy Statement and Fees & Charges prior to enroling. Ticking “I’ve read and accept the Terms and Conditions” prior to booking a course place confirms and verifies that the Student has a full understanding of all terms & conditions, fees & charges and knowingly and willingly accepts all terms.

Fitzwilliam Institute's courses
Fitzwilliam Institute provides the following courses:
  • Part-time evening diploma courses (10 weeks/20 classes)
  • Full-time postgraduate diploma courses with arranged work experience (12 weeks in-class + 12 weeks arranged work experience)
  • Online diploma courses (flexible, 1 calendar year)
  • Online postgraduate diploma courses (flexible, 2 calendar years)
Enroling on a course
  • For up-to-date course fees and dates, please visit our website www.fitzwilliaminstitute.ie.
  • Please ensure you have read all relevant information about the course content and delivery before booking your course place.
  • Booking a place on a course can be made online at http://www.fitzwilliaminstitute.ie/book_online or over the phone on 01 283 4579.
  • Please note that the Fitzwilliam Institute Group reserves the right to change the content of the course in any way it may deem appropriate, or postpone or cancel the course. Fees are not refundable unless the course is cancelled by the Fitzwilliam Institute.
Payments
  • Fees may be paid over the phone with any debit or credit card, by cheque, bank transfer or online here through our safe, fast and secure payment portal.
  • To secure a place on a part-time or full-time course, a deposit of 20% is required. The remainder is due 30 days prior to the commencement of the course. For more details about course fees, please visit our website www.fitzwilliaminstitute.ie.
  • To book a place on an online distance learning course, fees must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course. All course materials are included in the course fees.
  • Fitzwilliam Institute and its associated companies deem that students receive access to the course material and course reference area on receipt of full payment only.
Course Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma courses
  • To gain access to Fitzwilliam Institute’s full-time or online postgraduate diploma courses, it is required that you hold a general Bachelor’s degree of any discipline.
Course Requirements
  • Organising accommodation and travel is the responsibility of the Student.
  • Students will receive course schedules and instructions via email to the email address provided on the booking form or over the phone, prior to the commencement of the course.
  • Fitzwilliam Institute will send all correspondence, primarily via email to the email address provided by the Student. If alternative details are received after the booking form has been submitted, they will supersede the original details and all future correspondence will be sent to the new address.
  • Diplomas will not be issued whilst there is an outstanding balance due to Fitzwilliam Institute.
  • In exceptional circumstances, Fitzwilliam Institute may change the timing of the part-time and full-time classes, the date, the venue or the tutor.
  • All students must attend each class as booked. However, under exceptional circumstances a student may join part way through.
  • In the event of a student leaving the course for whatever reason, no refund or part refund of course fees will be given.
Qualification Procedures
  • On successful completion of the course, Fitzwilliam Institute’s students will be issued with course certification (diploma or postgraduate diploma) by post detailing their result (Pass / Credit / Distinction) within 8-10 weeks of receiving their final grade.
Online Distance Learning Courses
Course Completion Deadlines
  • Fitzwilliam Institute Students are given 1 full calendar year to complete an online diploma course.
  • Fitzwilliam Institute Students are given 2 Full calendar years to complete an online postgraduate diploma course.
  • Students can complete online courses earlier if this suits.
  • Fitzwilliam Institute’s online distance learning courses enable students to work at a pace and at times that suit them.
Subject Expert / Tutor Support
  • Fitzwilliam Institute maintains a panel of subject experts who students will have access to throughout the entire course.
  • Any queries regarding the course will be responded to within 24 hours.
  • Fitzwilliam Institute’s Students also have the opportunity to have their assignments and project work reviewed prior to submission. Feedback for this will be provided within 5 working days.
Course Reference Area
  • Fitzwilliam Institute and its associated companies deem that once payment has been received, students will receive their log in details to the course reference area by email within 24 hours.
Shipping Policies
  • The online distance learning course pack will be issued by Fitzwilliam Institute and its associated companies and should be received by the Student within 15 working days.
Course Materials
  • Fitzwilliam Institute course packs contain a course disc set with all required course material, as an addendum to the online course space.
Course Withdrawal

Fitzwilliam Institute and its associated companies deem further that once the course reference area has been accessed, the service has been offered, and subsequently accessed, and is therefore deemed to have been accepted. Fees are non-refundable at this stage.

Intellectual property

All materials provided by staff and lecturers of Fitzwilliam Institute are the intellectual property of Fitzwilliam Institute who proclaims its right to worldwide copyright and all related rights.

Data protection

Fitzwilliam Institute does not sell, trade or offer your personal information to others. However, we may contact you with useful and interesting additional information regarding our courses and services.

Course Cancellations

Fitzwilliam Institute closes on Bank Holidays and for a number of days at Christmas and New Year. Fitzwilliam Institute reserves the right to alter and update courses without notice or to change any of the details. Fees are not refundable unless the course is cancelled by Fitzwilliam Institute. Distance Learning courses are provided by the Fitzwilliam Institute – BGLS Ltd.