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Pre - University Marketing

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2069

This one year course is an ideal entry level qualification for all aspects of the Marketing and Business world. There is a large demand for people with marketing and business skills in the world of work. This course gives students the opportunity to progress directly to employment or third level.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dunboyne
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Course provider

Duration

1 Year.

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

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue a degree in many Technological Universities around the country or, alternatively, may seek immediate employment in a range of marketing concerns. The Digital Marketing option will allow students to progress to colleges like DCU, Maynooth, TUD, Technological University of the Shannon Athlone, UCC, NUIG, for marketing courses as well as other colleges for general business or eBusiness certificates and degrees.

Examples of Higher Education Progression:

Maynooth University MH404 Marketing (Level 8)

TUD Aungier Street TU922 Marketing (Level 8)
DCU DC240 Marketing Innovation and Technology (Level 8)
DCU DC241 Digital Business and Innovation (Level 8)
DCU DC131 Communications (Level 8)
TUD Blanchardstown TU920 Digital Marketing
National College of Ireland NC020 Marketing Practice (Level 8)
TUD Tallaght Advertising & Marketing Communications (Level 8)

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

MATURE STUDENTS SUPPORT
The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. Our mature learners enjoy the following supports in addition to the overall supports provided to all students:

• Mature student meet and greet before the college year begins.
• A dedicated mature student room where mature students can meet and work with fellow mature students.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the Mature Student room daily.
• A mature student officer available for guidance and support.
• Academic support tailored to ensuring the smooth transition to DCFE.
• Coffee Mornings in the mature student room.
• Guest speakers from past mature learners.
• Career guidance talks tailored to mature links.
• A dedicated induction process for mature entry.
• Workshops in exam study, time management, presentation skills, IT skills, referring and research techniques, etc.
• Basic computer skills workshops.
• Organised social events for mature learners.
• We look forward to welcoming our future mature learners to Dunboyne College.

For all courses in 2024/25, course fees are now a non-refundable €30 administration fee. The course fee must be paid to secure your place, you can pay this fee through our website. More information can be found here.

You can access your application details via the Dunboyne College website (click Login/Pay Fees in the menu at the top of the page) using your ID number and password.

No cash will be accepted at the office. Payments can be made online or by cheque (payable to Dunboyne College of Further Education), by bank draft or by postal order only.

SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie

Application Procedure

1. Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie. from November 2023 to September 2024.

2. After registering online, students will receive a text and email to notify them they have pre-registered and can log in to view and track their application.

Applications now open
Apply online www.dunboynecollege.ie
Once we receive your application we will email you requesting:
Photograph Reference Interviews
Recent academic results Personal Statement
Interview
All applicants will be interviewed. Some additional requirements may apply depending on your course choice.
When you receive an offer please confirm it by the deadline.

3. Applicants will be notifi ed by text and email of a request to upload further information for their application:
(i). Copy of most recent school report or examination results
(ii). Reference from teacher, employer or coach.
(iii). 100-word personal statement on
“Why this course is right for me,” which should outline reasons for choosing the course.
(iv) Photograph

4. Interviews will take place for all courses.

5. Successful applicants will then be able to complete the registration process.

6. Late applicants can apply online for vacant places at any time until the end of September 2024.

7. A grant can be applied for from www.susi.ie.

8. A separate process for applicants to the Early Learning and Care courses (formerly Childcare courses) applies. Other courses may have additional entry requirements including auditions etc, please refer to the entry requirements for the courses of your choice.

9. Applicants for the Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Accounting Technician should note that there is a difference system for applying. Please refer to the information listed for these apprenticeships.

10. Applications will be processed in line with DCFE Admission Policy.

The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:

Digital Marketing
Marketing Practice
Behavioural Studies
Applied Economics
Work Experience
Communications
Word Processing
Advertising
Business Administration

The following may be offered as options on this course

Business Administration
Advertising
Word Processing

Assessment
Most courses will be assessed through continuous assessment. This means that modules are assessed with a combination of exams and assignments. Assignments can take various forms, including written projects, reports, essays, skills demonstrations, oral presentations or electronic work. Results for exams and assignments are combined to give the overall result for the module.

Certification:
Marketing 5M2069 – QQI Level 5 in Marketing

Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01

Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dunboyne
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider