Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
We would like to see enquiring minds with strong literacy and communication skills (both verbal & written) for this academic course. The programme is particularly suited to people with a keen interest in subject areas such as history, archaeology and folklore who wish to research these areas further and develop their critical thinking. If you have ambitions to pursue an Arts/Humanities/Law degree - this is the course for you!
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (Level 5)
Any student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. However, the student must demonstrate at interview the capacity to successfully participate on this programme. This includes both the academic and work experience elements of the programme. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:
- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature applicants welcome
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
-
Archaeology
Folklore and Ethnology
Local History
European Studies
Heritage
Communications
Tourism Principles and Practice
Work Experience
Research & Study Skills
Genealogy Workshop
Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2154 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
Disclaimer: These links are to web sites outside of CareersPortal and we accept no responsibility for the information on them.
Career Progression
This 1-year programme is designed to facilitate students who wish to progress into either:
- Employment or new start-up business opportunities in the field of Culture and Heritage, or
- Higher education in the Arts/Humanities/Law/Social Science areas. DCU: Arts/Humanities; Secondary teacher training – English, History and Religion; International Relations; Law etc.
- Maynooth: Arts; Social Science; Law etc.
- UCD: Arts/Humanities; Law; Social Science etc.
- TCD: Arts; Law etc.