Course description
Pre-University Arts
Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154 or Language and European Studies 5M2073
This one-year course will aim to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges as well as preparing students to work in a European environment both in Ireland and abroad. Students will be able to take this cultural option through archaeology, folklore and history modules or concentrate on a language option with European Studies.
COURSE CONTENT
• Local History
• History
• Political Studies
• Research and Study Skills
• Communications
• Folklore and Ethnology
• Word Processing
• Archaeology
• Work Experience
• Environmental Studies
• Language option
• European Studies
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in Culture and Heritage
Studies 5M2154 or in Language and
European Studies 5M2073
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University, 30 places in UCD as well as numerous places in DCU, Mater Dei, Milltown, UCC, Technological University of the Shannon Athlone, South East Technological University Carlow, NUIG, TUD, St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Marino Institute of Education, American College Dublin, Dun Laoghaire IADT, NCAD and other colleges for students who hold a QQI qualification in Culture and Heritage Studies or Language and European Studies. There are also opportunities in travel and tourism, European administration, local heritage concerns as well as in the business world through insurance, banking, or international trade.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Maynooth: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years) DCU: DC009 Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years) UCD: DN 520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years) South East Technological University Waterford: WD200 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years) TCD: TR277 English Literature / Modern Language (Level 8, 4 Years) TCD: TR023 English Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) NUIG: GY101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
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