Liberal Arts - Access to University
The Liberal Arts course is a one-year course to prepare students who wish to progress to degree level courses in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. In particular, the course aims to equip students with the academic skills necessary to succeed in their first year at university.
| 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
Entry Requirements
• Age: Candidates must be 17 years or older before course commencement. Mature students are particularly welcome.
• Academic: Students should have completed the Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent. Applicants may be interviewed.
• Recognition of Prior Learning will be applied to mature students (those who are older than 23 years before course commencement) and those who have completed their post primary education outside the Republic of Ireland.
• A minimum English language proficiency of CERFL B2 is required for applicants for whom English is not their first language.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
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Further information
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The Liberal Arts course is a one-year course to prepare students who wish to progress to degree level courses in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. In particular, the course aims to equip students with the academic skills necessary to succeed in their first year at university. There are no socioeconomic entry criteria for this university access course.
Features of the course
• Students study eight modules and aim to achieve a minimum of five Distinctions and three Passes to compete for reserved course places in Higher Education
• One-to-one career guidance and mentoring
• Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning within the managed environment of the programme
• We offer an optional educational trip abroad each January.
• Guest speakers and university shadowing days.
Details provided are subject to change.
This is a Similar Course to TAP
There are no Socio-Economic Criteria for Entry
This course is a broad Arts taster course offering students the opportunity to sample subjects such as Politics, Social Studies and Research Methods, before committing to a third level course.
• Students progress into third level well prepared for the ‘different’ type of learning environment which is offered at university
• There are no age restrictions for this course
• Students should have completed the Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent. Applicants may be interviewed
• On successful completion, students apply through CAO for places on Arts and Social Science courses in third level using their QQI qualification (5M3114)
• Successful graduates from this course go on to UCD, Maynooth, DCU, IADT and many other courses in third level who accept the 5M3114 QQI award.
Principal areas of study
• Research & Study Skills
• English Literature
• Social Studies
• Political Studies
• Psychology
• European Studies
• History
• Communication Skills
• Personal & Professional Development
• Word Processing
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M3114 - General Studies
Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie