| Course Name |
Foundation Studies - Pre-Third Level |
| Course Provider |
St. Angela's College Sligo |
| Course Code |
APFC |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Diploma |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Sligo Town |
| Duration |
The Diploma in Foundation Studies (Pre-Third Level) runs over one calendar year full-time. It is mandatory for students to attend College for a minimum of 15 hours per week. |
| Entry Requirements |
• English language entry requirements: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. Students with less can enrol on an English Language programme at St. Angela’s College prior to Diploma commencement
• Age 17 years and above
• Academic entry requirements: Completion of high school education with good grades in students’ home countries. |
| Application Date |
Application process: www.cll.ie. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+Programme Description:
This programme is designed for applicants who have completed secondary school education in their home country. The Diploma in Foundation Studies (Pre-Third Level) provides academic preparation for first year undergraduate entr...
Hide-Programme Description:
This programme is designed for applicants who have completed secondary school education in their home country. The Diploma in Foundation Studies (Pre-Third Level) provides academic preparation for first year undergraduate entry and ensures that the student meets the minimum English language requirement for their chosen degree programme. The programme combines academic study, intensive English language preparation, study skills and cultural orientation.
Programme Content & Structure:
Core Module: English for Academic Purposes (15 ECTS) Taster Academic Modules: There are two broad pathways from which students must select a minimum of four academic taster modules.
• Science & Engineering (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic and Advanced Mathematics (15 ECTS)
• Business & Humanities (Economics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sociology, Politics and Education) (15 ECTS).
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| Subjects Taught |
Core Module: English for Academic Purposes (15 ECTS)
Taster Academic Modules: There are two broad pathways from which students must select a
minimum of four academic taster modules.
• Science & Engineering (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Basic and Advanced Mathematics (15
ECTS)
• Business & Humanities (Economics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sociology, Politics and
Education) (15 ECTS) |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr Niamh Plunkett
Centre for Lifelong Learning
St. Angela’s College
Lough Gill Sligo
T: +353 (0) 71 9135623
E: info@cll.ie |
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