| Course Name |
University Access Programme - General Studies |
| Course Provider |
Ennis Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M3114 APFC |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ennis |
| Course Content |
Aim of the Course
This course gives students the opportunity to build the knowledge, skill and competence required for participation in higher education, including acquiring a broad range of knowledge for an academic discipline, and key skills for academic research and enquiry. |
| FET Code |
5M3114 - General Studies |
| Duration |
One year full-time course from September to May. Classes are timetabled Monday to Friday. |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Level 5 General Studies 5M3114 |
| Course Fee |
In line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines, there are no tuition fees.
However, the following are payable:
20 non-refundable administration fee with your application form.
100 registration fee on commencement of a course.
200 contribution to the Department of Education and Skills - see exemptions under Finance.
50 QQI exam fees payable in January - Medical Card Exemption.
Some modules will require the purchase of a text book or material. |
| Financial Support |
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Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Dep...
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Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.
Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Department of Education and Skills contribution of 200. Medical card holders will also be exempt from examination fees.
Recipients of Social Welfare payments contact the offices of the Department of Social Protection before commencing the course. The college will require a copy of your letter from Social Welfare stating that you are in receipt of BTEA.
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| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May 2017 and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill any remaining places. Therefore early application is advisable. |
| Application Date |
Applications taken from April 3rd, 2017.
The following should be returned to Ennis Community College:
(i) completed application form
(ii) 20 non-refundable deposit
(iii) copy of most recent exam results/school report where appropriate.
(iv) 2 passport photographs
(v) a copy of your PPS card/medical card if applicable
(vi) a mobile telephone number and e-mail address
(vii) a photocopy of your birth certificate |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
research and Study Skills
accounting, manual & computerised
work experience
communications
word processing
safety and health
business law
mathematics
information and administration
Work Experience
Students source placements in various offices/ businesses for two weeks to experience the world of work and to gain hands-on experience in a vocational field. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must possess the Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Cert Applied or equivalent. If you are over twenty-one, you can apply to enrol as a mature student on the basis of your age and experience. The learner must be Garda Vetted to avail of college facilities. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment
Continuous assessment takes place on all PLC courses. Work produced throughout the year such as projects and assignments will be graded and will contribute towards final assessment. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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A limited number of places are reserved on a competitive basis on ordinary degree and honours degree courses in third level colleges for students who successfully complete a FETAC Level 5 Course. Please refer to the cur...
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A limited number of places are reserved on a competitive basis on ordinary degree and honours degree courses in third level colleges for students who successfully complete a FETAC Level 5 Course. Please refer to the current guide to the Higher Education Links Scheme on www. fetac.ie and www.cao.ie. Students will have access to Guidance Counselling services and will be encouraged to apply for some of the many (over 400) courses including Arts/Humanities 3rd level Degree Programmes that allow access through this route.
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact
Ennis College of Further Education
Ennis, Co. Clare
Telephone 065 6829432
Facsimile 065 6840655
E-mail info@enniscc.ie
Website: www.enniscommunitycollege.com |