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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Higher Certificate

Arts

Dublin Business School - DBS
Dublin Business School - DBS
Course Code
DB563
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
2 Years
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Private College - additional fees apply. SUSI grants not available.

The Higher Certificate in Arts (Level 6, 120 ECTS) is a two year full-time, or three year part-time, programme leading to a QQI Major Award placed at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

The Higher Certificate in Arts is a multi-purpose award designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners and offers an inspiring and challenging educational experience, developing a broad range of knowledge and skills across a spectrum of academic disciplines, but also a course of personal and academic skills development and a structured pathway to further educational opportunities. 

College Link

College Link > DB563 - Arts

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

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

Click on the link below to find PLC courses that also relate to this career sector. Note you can view more courses by adjusting the filters on the listings page.

Note: Information for 2024 Entry

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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.

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.

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.

Career Progression

On the completion of the Higher Certificate in Arts learners will acquire well rounded academic knowledge and a range of transferable skills and tools to pursue a career in any area of work that requires strong skills of written expression, oral presentation, communication, conceptual and critical thought, teamwork or project management.

Further Research

College Link > DB563 - Arts

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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