Legal Studies

Sligo College of Further Education

 

Course Name Legal Studies
Course Provider Sligo College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB
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Course Code 5M3789
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Ballinode
Course Content This one year full-time course facilitates the learner to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge of the purpose, context and operation of the Irish legal system.

This Course Is Designed To
This course is designed to help students develop the essential skills and techniques which form the basis for a career in business, commerce, public service or the legal industry. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules.
FET Code 5M3789 - Legal Studies
Duration 1 Year - September - May.
Comment Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Legal Studies (5M3789)
Course Fee Fees

• Student Services Fee: €250
• PLC Government Levy: €200
• QQI Examination Fees: €50
• Class Materials: €0

Total 500

The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS
Financial Support PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.

Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie
Application Weblink Web Page - Click Here
Subjects Taught Course Content
Business Law 5N2091
Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Word Processing 5N1358
Customer Service 5N0972

Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate
Applied or equivalent (mature students welcome)
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Careers or Further Progression Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.

Office and Business Administration
Business
Accounting
Marketing
Tourism
Legal Profession
Further Enquiries Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie

For More Information
Phone 071-9145480 or Email sligocfe@msletb.ie