| Course Name |
Pre-University Arts |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2154 |
| 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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
This course is designed for students wishing to study Arts at Third Level. It introduces students to the methods of study, writing and research skills necessary for successful participation at Third Level and allows students to apply to these courses through a route other than directly from Leaving certificate. |
| FET Code |
5M2154 - Cultural & Heritage Studies |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature student entry |
| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 are:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
€150 Field Trips)
Total €600 |
| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
•English Literature
•Archaeology
•Folklore and Ethnology
•Local History
•Irish Cultural and Heritage Resources
•Political Studies
•Communications
•Work Preparation and Experience |
| Entry Requirements |
For school leavers completion of the Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied Programme is a requirement. Mature students without these formal qualifications are invited to apply. All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+This course allows students apply for a range of third level Arts courses through the QQI entry system. This system is an alternative entry system to the Leaving Certificate and is a viable alternative for students who have not achieved sufficient po...
Hide-This course allows students apply for a range of third level Arts courses through the QQI entry system. This system is an alternative entry system to the Leaving Certificate and is a viable alternative for students who have not achieved sufficient points directly from Leaving Certificate or for students (school leavers or mature students) who wish to complete a foundation year before progressing to third level. The course is a recognised progression route to Arts in NUI Maynooth, UCD, UCG and UCC as well as Humanities courses in Institutes of Technology nationwide.
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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