| Course Name |
Pre-University Law |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M3789 |
| 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 |
Aim:
The purpose of this course is to give a solid introduction to Law for students wishing to pursue a Law Degree in Universities, both here in Ireland and abroad. The qualification also gives students the opportunity to progress to Arts Degrees and a range of other programmes in Universities and Institutes of Technology. |
| FET Code |
5M3789 - Legal Studies |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
Students who successfully complete are awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Legal Studies. |
| 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
Total €450 |
| 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 |
•Legal Practice and Procedures
•Business Law
•Family Law
•Criminal Law
•Conflict Resolution
•Word Processing
•Communications
•Work Experience |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome to apply. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression and Career Options:
The majority of students progress to Law or Arts Degree programmes in Universities and Institutes of Technology both here in Ireland and abroad. |
| 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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