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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Education Studies

Course Code
CM010
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
318
Points Change

Course Summary

During the programme you will learn about adult, adolescent and early childhood education through attendance at classes, hands on learning, reading and skill development.

The modules delivered on the programme encompass the themes of life-long learning, ethics and social justice, education and culture, and education policies and practices. The modules cover technology, the arts, curriculum and programme design, policy analysis and much more.

College Link

College Link > CM010 - Education Studies

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M1981 Creative Craft
5M1984 Art, Craft and Design
5M1985 Art
5M1995 Graphic Design
5M1997 Office Administration
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2011 Music
5M2067 Information Processing
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2102 Business Studies
5M2146 Multimedia Production
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2208 Design
5M2464 Journalism
5M2468 Business Administration
5M2786 Community Care
5M3050 Community Development
5M3114 General Studies
5M3635 Education and Training
5M3782 Health Service Skills
5M4339 Healthcare Support
5M4349 Nursing Studies
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M4572 Dance
5M5048 Creative Media
6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
6M2218 Social and Vocational Integration
6M2230 Furniture Design and Making
6M2263 Inclusive Education and Training
6M3115 Information, Advice and Advocacy
6M3566 Drama
6M3618 Arts Administration
6M3674 Community Development
6M3706 Fashion Design
6M4029 Art
6M4587 Management
6M4978 Health Services Supervisory Management Skills
6M4985 Business
6M5127 Interior Design
6M5128 Classical Acting
6M5150 Illustration

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

On completion of the programme you could work as an adult educator, an instructional designer, an education officer, or an education advisor. 

Further Research

College Link > CM010 - Education Studies

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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