Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts is a flexible, interdisciplinary and innovative course which enables students to tailor their studies from a wide range of options in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Liberal Arts graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Archaeologist
Sociologist
Psychologist
Public Relations Specialist
Human Resources Specialists
Graphic Designer or Artist
Writer
Social Worker
Teacher
Journalist
Researcher
Historian
Tour Guide
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
DCU (St Patrick’s Campus) Arts (Joint Honours) Humanities Level 8
NUIM Arts Level 8
DKIT Digital Humanities Level 8
NUIG Arts (History) Level 8
NUIG Arts (Film & Digital Media) Level 8
Further information
QQI Exam Fee €50.00
Administration Fee €50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-2024
This August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
Is This Course Right For You?
As academic research has increasingly broken down disciplinary boundaries, it has become clear that researchers of the future will need to be able to use knowledge and skills from across multiple disciplines to address major research questions. At the same time, the pace of economic change means that transferrable skills such as communication, critical thinking and cultural awareness are increasingly seen as the vital keys to career success. Liberal Arts at Monaghan Institute is the perfect way to kick-start learning to match the needs of current employers.
What Will You Study?
Liberal Arts introduces learners to research skills, academic writing skills and methods of study that are necessary for successful participation at third level. The course also incorporates research into suitable avenues of progression for those wishing to continue their studies upon successful completion.
Liberal Arts combines skills and knowledge from several disciplines – it provides a broad scope of study rather than a narrow focus and this allows students to gain learning experience in a wide range of subject matter. Liberal Arts is about giving students choice and flexibility while providing a variety of essential skills that will benefit their progression on to university and ultimately their chosen career.
Areas of study to include:
Personal & Professional Development
Research & Study Skills
Communications
History
Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
English Literature
Intercultural Studies
Classical Studies
Word Processing
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments/Project Work
• Essays
• Examinations
5M3114 - General Studies
Qualifications Obtained
5M3114 QQI Level 5 General Studies.
For more information on this course, please contact Ollie Maldonado
olliemaldonado@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie