Pre-University Law
This course will provide the ideal starting point for learners who are keen to progress to third level education.
| 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 |
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Legal Clerk, Administration in Law Office, Paralegal, Legal Executive After this course, students may also wish to pursue further study in other institutions to become a solicitor or barrister-at-law.
PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to third level institutions and colleges. On successful completion of this course, students may be considered for entry to all courses in GMIT with the exception of Nursing.
Some of the courses at third level include:
University of Galway
GY250 Law and Business
GY251 Law BCL
GY252 Law and Human Rights
GY101 Bachelor of Arts
GY253- Law and Taxation
GY254 - Law, Criminology & Criminal Justice
GY113 Arts with Human Rights
GY135 Arts Global Experience
GY124 - Arts with Data Science
GY125- Arts -Digital Arts & Technology
GY261 - Business Studies in International Hotel Management
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Letterkenny
LY207 Law with Criminal Justice Level 7
LY2O8 Law Level 8
South East Technological University, Waterford
WD140 Law Level 8
WD150 Criminal Justice Level 8
Technological University Shannon (TUS), Midwest Limerick
LC223 Law and Taxation
See the * CAO website and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions for more information. Please note that some higher education courses have specific results and subject requirements.
Other Law courses that students may progress to include UCC, UCD, DCU and Maynooth University.
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO
Provide the participants with an introduction to Law and is the ideal starting point for anyone considering progressing to third level to study for a law degree or any degree including a law subject.
HOW THE COURSE IS TAUGHT
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Business Law 5N2091
Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
Criminal Law 5N3787
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Criminology 5N2107
Word Processing 5N1358
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module
5M3789 - Legal Studies
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 5M3789 - Legal Studies
PLEASE NOTE
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
For more information:
Email: andreas.baumann@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
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