Pre-University Humanities (General Studies)

Description

Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum.

COURSE FEES:

All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.

In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.

Aim

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to build the knowledge, skill and competence required for participation in higher education, including acquiring a broad range of knowledge in an area of personal interest, and key skills for academic research and enquiry.

Entry Requirements

Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Course Content

Title    Award    Awarding Body

Personal Professional Development    Personal & Professional Development (5N2985)    QQI

Psychology    Psychology (5N0754)    QQI

Folklore And Ethnology    Folklore & Ethnology (5N1274)    QQI

Research And Study Skills    Research & Study Skills (5N3113)    QQI

English Literature    English Literature (5N3249)    QQI

Classical Studies    Classical Studies (5N3248)    QQI

Philosophy    Philosophy (5N3506)    QQI

Communications 5N0690    Communications (5N0690)    QQI

Word Processing - 5N1358    Word Processing (5N1358)    QQI

Social Studies 5N1370    Social Studies (5N1370)    QQI

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of a specific area of interest to personal progression aspirations.

Explain key concepts and underpinning theoretical frameworks for areas of personal interest.

Demonstrate a broad range of research and communications skills and tools.

Utilise a range of academic research, investigate and evaluative skills.

Apply contemporary academic investigative and research skills.

Participate effectively in personal and group study context using the tools and strategies of formal higher education.

Demonstrate the capacity to take responsibility for own learning in a managed context.

Critically engage with the quality of own and others work.

The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Applied General programme and acquisition of transversal and employability skills, learners could progress to employment in a wide range of generalist roles in various sectors.

Further Details

For mature students, experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.