Pre-University Arts 5M2154

Course description

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 in Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154
or in Language and European Studies 5M2073

WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY ARTS?
This one-year course will aim to prepare students 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

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to
availability or demand and are subject to change:

• Local History
• History
• Political Studies
• Philosophy
• Intercultural Studies
• Research and Study Skills
• Communications
• Folklore and Ethnology
• Word Processing
• Archaeology
• Work Experience
• Language option
• European Studies

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may pursue certificate or degree courses in
TCD, UCD, DCU, TUD City Campus/Tallaght, South East
Technological University Carlow, Technological University of
the Shannon Athlone, UCC, Atlantic Technological University
St. Angela’s College Sligo as well as other ITs and colleges
around the country or in the UK.
For example, there are up to 21 places in Maynooth
University, 30 places in UCD science courses 10 places in
Trinity in First Science for QQI graduates.
Alternatively, students may seek immediate employment in
a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with
a science aptitude.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
DCU: DC009 Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
UCD: DN 520 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE200 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
TCD: TR277 English Literature / Modern Language
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TCD: TR023 English Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
DCU: DC118 Business and Irish (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
DKIT: DK861 (Level 8, 4 Years)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie