Pre-University Arts with Social Studies
This course is a great all-rounder for learners who would like to explore the wide variety of modules on offer before deciding on what Higher Education progression route they would like to choose.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
• Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
• Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
While students may find employment in administration, and other related roles, this course is primarily aimed at those who wish to progress to Higher Education.
Third Level Progression
The award links into nearly all Arts & Humanities courses in all Higher Education Institutions in Ireland through the CAO. Examples of progression opportunities include:
• UCD allow progression into Arts DN520, Psychology DN720 and Humanities DN530, Law DN600, Business and Law DN610, Criminology & Pyschology DN620, Economics DN710, Social Policy & Sociology DN750.
• Maynooth University accept this course for study on their degree programmes including Arts MH101, LLB Law MH501, Law MH502 and Social Science MH107.
• DCU have over 10 courses that follow after this QQI award including Arts DC009, Arts (Media Studies) DC291, Arts (Law) DC292, Arts (International Languages) DC293, Arts(Politics) DC295, Communication Studies DC131, Journalism DC132, Multimedia DC133, Applied Language and Translation Studies DC155 and International Relations DC231.
• Trinity College Dublin have over 20 courses that allow progression including History TR003, English Studies TR023, European Studies TR024, Ancient and Medieval History and Culture TR028, Ancient History and Archaeology TR112 and Classical Civilisation/English Literature TR166, Law TR003, Philosophy TR005, Psychology TR006, Business, Economics and Social Studies TR081
• St Patrick’s Pontifical University accepts this course for Theology and Arts MU001.
• ATU Sligo St Angela’s Education, Home Economics, Teacher Training, AU987, AU988.
• NCAD accepts this course for Visual Culture AD215.
There are many more opportunities for college progression.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This award is one of the most widely recognised QQI awards, as it links into nearly all Arts & Humanities courses in all Higher Education Institutions in Ireland through the CAO. Examples of progression opportunities include Higher Education courses in the areas of Arts, History, Psychology, Humanities, Media, Law, Communications and Journalism. This course is a great all-rounder for learners who would like to explore the wide variety of modules on offer before deciding on what Higher Education progression route they would like to choose.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M3114 General Studies.
Modules:
Political Studies 5N1837
History 5N3250
Psychology 5N0754
Social Studies 5N1370
Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Work Experience 5N1356
5M3114 - General Studies
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie