Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is aimed at school leavers or mature persons looking for a platform to progress to a wide range of careers in Social Sciences, Humanities or the Arts. This course is specifically designed as a transition year to studying at third level and will provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for success in broad based Arts/Social Science programmes. In essence studentsl get a real taste for what’s required at third level before committing to a degree programme.
Students will study the core areas of social science and arts such as European Studies, Political Studies, Psychology and Social Studies. These subjects are complimented by modules that assist in the development of students transferable skills such as Communications, Word Processing, Research and Study Skills.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Personal & Professional Development 5N2985
European Studies 5N1444
Word Processing 5N1358
Political Studies 5N1837
Work Experience 5N1356
Psychology 5N0754
Communications 5N0690
Social Studies 5N1370
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 |
| 5M3114 |
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:
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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