Arts - Liberal Arts

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Arts - Liberal Arts
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Course Code 5M3114 LAGX
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) Limerick City
Course Content Programme Overview
This General Learning Studies programme aims to provide the Learner with the opportunity to develop their academic skills and give them an introduction to writing skills, research studies and a foundation in the academic subjects in preparation for third level.
FET Code 5M3114 - General Studies
Duration 1 year
Comment Awards
QQI Level 5: General Studies 5M3114
Course Fee There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Financial Support Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.
Interview Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable.
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Application Fee Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment.
Subjects Taught Typical Modules
• Research Skills
• Personal & Professional Development
• English Literature
• History
• Politics
• Applied Psychology
• Social Studies
• Applied Economics
• Communications
• Word Processing
Entry Requirements • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• Places on the programme are limited and will be allocated on the basis of a personal interview.
Careers or Further Progression Employment Opportunities / Progression
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie or www.qqi.ie
Further Enquiries Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie