General Studies (General Studies)
Certification
QQI General Studies Level 5, Code: 5M3114
Overview
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to general studies, offering a diverse range of subjects to acquire the knowledge and skills for everyday life but also supports progression to further education, training or employment. The modules included allow participants to improve their general academic and research skills. There are links to many Arts and Creative Digital courses offered in Irish universities. The course incorporates within the range of modules the transveral skills such as media and information literacy to enable participants to apply these skills to a broad range of occupations or further academic areas of study. The universal skills gained in this course are invaluable for work, education and daily life. Consultation is ongoing and continuous with Higher Education Institutes such as UCC and MTU in the continuous development of vital links through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
COURSE CONTENT |
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| Code | Title |
| 5N3113 | Research and Study Skills |
| 5N1356 | Work Experience |
| 5N0690 | Communications |
| 5N1358 | Word Processing |
| 5N0563 | Digital Presentations |
| 5N0785 | Desktop Publishing |
| 5N1418 | Start Your Own Business |
| 5N0972 | Customer Service |
| 5N1364 | Digital Marketing |
| 5N1270 | Digital Photography |
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent
For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Duration
One year full time
Job Opportunities
The universal skills gained in this course are invaluable for work, education and daily life. Consultation is ongoing and continuous with Higher Education Institutes such as UCC and MTU in the continuous development of vital links through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Progression
Following the successful completion of this course, students may apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions and also apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
UCC – Arts – Computer Science – CK101
UCC – Digital Humanities and Information Technology – CK118
MTU – Creative Digital Media – MT824
MTU – IT Management – MT805
MTU – Information Technology – MT705