Culture & Heritage Studies
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of core disciplines in Irish cultural and heritage studies to work independently under supervision in a range of cultural and heritage contexts and or to progress to further or higher education and training.
| 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
This course can be completed over one or two years; it is a fulltime course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A QQI/FETAC Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
There are wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of core disciplines in Irish cultural and heritage studies to work independently under supervision in a range of cultural and heritage contexts and or to progress to further or
higher education and training.
Further information
Course commences 7th September 2026
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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Some of the modules learners can choose from:
5N1610 Business Administration
5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
5N1358 Word Processing
5N0690 Communications
5N1356 Work Experience
5N0785 Desktop Publishing
5N1611 The Internet
5N0783 Database Methods
5N1623 French4 and 5
5N1546 Payroll Manual and Computerised
5N1270Digital Photography
5N1444 European Studies
5N1453 Heritage
5N0762 Archaeology
5N1274 Folklore and Ethnology
5N1296 Local History
4N3400 Cultural Studies
5N0636 Tourism Information and Administration
5N2078 Tourism Principles and Practice
Intellectual Disability 5N1652
Accommodation techniques 5N1851
Food Preparation 5N5245
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Food and Nutrition 4N 2830
Art
Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie