| Course Name |
Foundation Studies - Access for Higher Education - School Leavers & Mature Students |
| Course Provider |
St. Angela's College Sligo |
| Course Code |
APFC |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Diploma (Level 6 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
National University of Ireland |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Sligo Town |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Intake: Annually (September) |
| Application Date |
Intake: Annually (September) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time (160 hours; 2.5 days per week). |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are welcome from:
• Young Adults (18-22 years)
• Mature Students (+22 years)
Selection Criteria:
All applications are assessed under the following:
• Socio-economic background
• Motivation
• Academic Suitability*
**Ideally students should have studied to Leaving Certificate level or QQI Level 5 but other recent academic or training courses may also satisfy. |
| Course Content |
This Access course is designed specifically for people who may not have the conventional educational requirements and who come from socio-economic backgrounds that are underrepresented at third level.
This course will enable students to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence required to benefit from, and participate in, a third level undergraduate course. |
| Subjects Taught |
Programme Structure:
Students will study eight modules including:
Core modules
• Study Skills
• Applied Writing
• Education Guidance
• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Taster Modules
• Sociology
• Politics
• Economics
• Philosophy
• Home Economics
• Nursing
• Maths
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Education |
| Further Enquiries |
Education Department
St. Angela’s College
Lough Gill Sligo
T: 071 919 5550/071 9143580
E: education@stangelas.nuigalway.ie |
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