Art
Our Level 6 Art course is designed to enable the students to acquire the skills and methods used by professional artists.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one year, full time course running from September to May.
Entry Requirements
- A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
- QQI Level 5 qualification in Art/Art and Design or equivalent
- Mature students who are over 23 years of age
Careers / Further progression
There are a 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
Further information
Course commences 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.
Mayo College students are eligible to apply for a SUSI grant. SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. They offer support to eligible students in approved, full-time courses at PLC. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/for more information and to make an application.
Our Level 6 Art course is designed to enable the students to acquire the skills and methods used by professional artists. We have chosen the modules that are the most relevant to a successful career in art and design. The course offers an enriching combination of art modules: Painting, Drawing, Combined Materials, Printmaking, Fine Art Photography and the History and Appreciation of Art and Design alongside the beneficial modules of Work Experience and Communications.
Drawing 6N3569
Painting 6N3452
History & Appreciation of Art & Design 6N3450
Work Experience 6N1946
Communications 6N1950
Fine Art Photography 6N3449
Printmaking 6N3568
Combined Materials 6N3587
6M4029 - Art
Westport Campus Newport Road,
Westport,
Co. Mayo,
F28TP82
Tel: 094 90 75000
Email: westport@mayocollege.ie