Liberal Arts - Pre-University
This one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare participants for entrance into Arts degrees in Irish universities and colleges, as well as preparing students to work in a European environment both in Ireland and abroad. The Liberal Arts option attributes more of a focus on The Arts, English Literature and European languages. Students will have the option of taking a language, Irish or Spanish, along with European Studies or can focus on a more English Literature based course, which will lead to a general studies option.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are now over 175 places available in First Arts at Maynooth University, 30 in UCD, and many more in institutions such as DCU, UCC, TU Shannon (Athlone), SETU Carlow, NUIG, TU Dublin, St. Patrick’s College Drumcondra, Marino Institute of Education, American College Dublin, IADT, NCAD, and others for students with a QQI award in General Studies or Language and European Studies.
Graduates also find opportunities in education, travel and tourism, European administration, local heritage, and in business sectors such as insurance, banking, and international trade.
Higher Education Pathways
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
DCU: DC009 Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
UCD: DN 520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
UCD: DN760 Education (Education and Modern Languages) (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY101 Arts (Level 8, 3
Years)
SETU Waterford: SE200 Arts (Level 8. 3 Years)
American College: AC137 Liberal Arts (Level8, 3 Years)
TCD: TR277 English Literature / Modern Language (Level 8, 4 Years)
Trinity: TR015 Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology (Level 8, 4 Years)
TCD: TR023 English Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC118 Business and Irish (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
DKIT: DK861 Arts (Level 8, 4 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Pre-University Liberal Arts
General Studies 5M3114 or Language And European Studies 5M2073
COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change:
History
Communications
Work Experience
English Literature
Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
Creative Writing
Word Processing
Political Studies
European Studies
Language option
Philosophy
General Studies 5M3114 or
Language and European Studies 5M2073
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in General Studies 5M3114 or Language and European Studies 5M2073
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Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
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