Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
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.
QQI Level 5 in Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154 or in Language and European Studies 5M2073
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Local History Studies
Intercultural Studies
Political Studies
Research and Study Skills
Communications
Folklore and Ethnology
Word Processing
Archaeology
Work Experience
Philosophy
Environmental Studies
Language option
European Studies
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.
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Career Progression
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.