Course Description
Pre-University Arts
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Pre-University Arts
Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154 or Language and European Studies 5M2073
WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY ARTS?
This one-year course will aim to prepare
participants for entrance into Arts
programmes in Irish universities and colleges
as well as preparing students to work in a
European environment both in Ireland and
abroad. Students will be able to take this
cultural option through archaeology, folklore
and history modules or concentrate on a
language option with European Studies.
COURSE CONTENT
• Local History
• History
• Political Studies
• Research and Study Skills
• Communications
• Folklore and Ethnology
• Word Processing
• Archaeology
• Work Experience
• Environmental Studies
• Language option
• European Studies
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154 or in Language and European Studies 5M2073
| Course Code | 5M2154 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Cultural Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | one year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI Level 5 in Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154 or in Language and European Studies 5M2073 |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES There are now over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University, 30 places in UCD as well as numerous places in Maynooth University, UCD, DCU, Mater Dei, Milltown, UCC, Athlone IT, Carlow College, NUIG, TU Dublin, St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Carlow College, Marino Institute of Education, American College Dublin, Dun Laoghaire IADT, NCAD and many local IT colleges for students who hold a QQI qualification in Culture and Heritage Studies or Language and European Studies. There are also opportunities in travel and tourism, European administration, local heritage concerns as well as in the business world through insurance, banking, or international trade. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: Maynooth: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years) DCU: DC009 Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years) UCD: DN 520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years) |
