| Course Name |
Preparatory Studies for Higher Education - Access Course |
| Course Provider |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
LY_CFOUN_F APFC |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Minor |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements
• School leavers between the ages of 17- 22 years who have been out of school at least 2 years and who meet the socioeconomic and academic criteria as set down by the institution.
• Adult students 23 years of age or...
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• School leavers between the ages of 17- 22 years who have been out of school at least 2 years and who meet the socioeconomic and academic criteria as set down by the institution.
• Adult students 23 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of application to the Access Course. There are no specific entry requirements, such as Leaving Certificate but applicants may have to sit an aptitude test or undergo an interview.
• Current LCA students, who have 160 credits may apply.
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| Mature Applicants |
• Adult students 23 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of application to the Access Course. There are no specific entry requirements, such as Leaving Certificate but applicants may have to sit an aptitude test or undergo an interview. |
| Number of Places |
100 |
| Course Content |
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The course is intended for adult learners who wish to return to study after a break in their educational experience and who may not have benefited from, or had access to, previous educational opportunities. Students who are s...
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The course is intended for adult learners who wish to return to study after a break in their educational experience and who may not have benefited from, or had access to, previous educational opportunities. Students who are successful on this course will have the educational qualification for admission to higher education courses in a wide range of disciplines. This will not depend on the particular electives chosen. The skills, knowledge and competence developed by the students during this course should ensure a reasonable prospect of success in subsequent studies.
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Year 1
Semester 1
Communications (M) 10 credits
Information Technology (M) 5 credits
Mathematics (M) 15 credits
Semester 2
Writing Skills (M) 10 credits
Choose 20 Credits from the following Electives (E):
Introduction to Business Studies 10 credits
Introduction to Computing 10 credits
Introduction to Science 10 credits
Arts module with NUIG 10 credits
(M) = Mandatory, (E) = Elective |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Follow-on courses
• Students who successfully pass this course with an overall average of 50% or over will have the opportunity to progress to any course of their choice (except Nursing) at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Quotas may apply for some courses. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Us
Department Administration Telephone: (074) 918 6206 / 6210
Head of Department: Anne Burke
Telephone: (074) 918 6204
Email: anne.burke@lyit.ie |
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