Course details

This course is designed to introduce learners to all of the core aspects of business, including Accountancy, Economics, marketing and law. This is a pre-university course and is particularly suitable for learners who wish to pursue 3rd level studies through the Higher Education Links Scheme. learners look upon this course as an excellent foundation for the Business and Law Degree programme in UCD, Maynooth, DCU and other Universities. On successful completion, learners can progress to the Advanced Level 6 Award in Administration at DFEi. A two week work placement in the second term provides learners with the opportunity to gain experience in a business or legal work place.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate/LCVP
  • Leaving Certificate Applied
  • Relevant Level 4 QQI Award
  • Mature Applicants are welcome

Main Areas of Study

  • Accounting, Manual and Computerised
  • Applied Economics
  • Business Law
  • Communications
  • Legal Practice and Procedures
  • Marketing Practice
  • Spreadsheet Methods
  • Word Processing
  • Work Experience
  • Mathematics (optional)

Additional Information

Learners may progress to the Advanced Level 6 Award in Administration at DFEi

For graduates who wish to progress to Third Level Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), there is a wide range of Degree programmes to choose from in the Universities and the Institutes of Technology nationwide. Examples are shown below. However a full list of programmes to choose from will be given to all learners at induction in September

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.

Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.

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