Liberal Arts
This course aims to provide opportunities to access to Arts, Social Science & Humanities degree programmes at Universities and Institutes of Technology. It will provide a second chance for many school leavers who aspire to Third Level.
| 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 September - May.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants should have completed the Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi connection is desirable
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression
QQI Level 5 Award holders are eligible to apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges. Many of DCU, UCD and NUI programmes have an entry route for QQI/FE Level 5 applicants. Applicants presenting a minimum of five distinctions in a specified QQI Level 5 award, with specified modules if required, may be eligible to compete for a place. Applicants are ranked based on their performance and must apply through the CAO at www.cao.ie.
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.
The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie
This course aims to provide opportunities to access to Arts, Social Science & Humanities degree programmes at Universities and Institutes of Technology. It will provide a second chance for many school leavers who aspire to Third Level.
The course will give students a foundation in writing and research skills as well as introduce them to a wide range of academic subjects in the Arts and Social Sciences in a friendly and supportive environment led by highly experienced teachers. Rathmines College has an excellent progression record and most of our graduates continue their studies in courses of their choice at third level.
On successful completion of the course, many of our students progress to 1st year degree courses in Arts and Social Sciences in UCD, Maynooth, DCU and TCD.
Course Modules:
English Literature
History
Psychology
Social Studies
Research and Study Skills
Communications
Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
Word Processing
Maths (Optional)
European Language (Optional)
Students also choose one of the following subjects:
Creative Writing
Political Studies
5M3114 - General Studies
Award: QQI Level 5 General Studies Award - 5M3114.
Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie