Course details

QQI Level 5 Cultural and Heritage Studies 5M2154

Programme Overview

This is a  programme for those who wish to acquire an in-depth knowledge of local history, European folklore, ethnology, culture and heritage.  Writing skills for journalism are all taught, topped off with word processing skills.  Employment opportunities would arise in the tourism industry and beyond.

Typical Modules

  • Customer Service
  • Local History
  • Archaeology 
  • Communications 
  • Folklore & Ethnology
  • Writing Skills for Journalism 
  • Word Processing
  • Work Experience

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent

Holders of a QQI level 4 Award are also eligible to apply

Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

Employment/Progression Opportunities

Positions in tourist attractions, in research and many other areas.

Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Limerick College of Further Education

Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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