- Location: St. Sheelans Childcare Centre, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
This course is for students who have an interest in:
- Europe and the European Union in particular, and its vital role in world economics and global politics
- Learning the skills and expertise to compete successfully in the European labour market
- Acquiring fluency in a modern European language and learning about the cultures, politics, societies, economics and history of the region
If you are a job seeker, this qualification will enhance your job prospects in a wide range of multicultural environments, where good language and communications skills are required.
Entry requirements
Successful applicants will normally have successfully completed their Leaving Cert, a Level 4 studies or equivalent, or will have previous professional or life experience and now wish to gain an accredited qualification.
Course Description
This course is for you if you have a general interest in Europe, European languages, and you would like to know more about how the European Union (EU) works. As Europeans, each EU citizen needs to understand their European neighbours. This includes not only learning how to speak their neighbour’s language, but also learning about European history, economic issues, legal and cultural aspects, and the EU’s political institutions. The Level 5 award in European Studies introduces students to all of these areas.
Certification
On successful completion, you will be awarded a QQI European Studies (5M2073). Students on this course will also receive a EuroPass Mobility certificate, on completion of their work placement abroad.
Course Specialist/Coordinator
Siobhán Keating has over 15 years’ experience in industry, having traveled extensively throughout Europe and further afield. In her capacity as EU project coordinator, Siobhán manages the Erasmus+ programme in Templemore College, which offers students opportunities to travel to Spain and France on funded work placements.
Further Study
Should you wish to continue your studies to higher education in a third level Institute of Technology or University, this award provides a solid grounding in the areas of European languages, history, and political science. This course offers a progression route, for example, to the Level 8 European Studies degree in the University of Limerick, through the Higher Education Links scheme. Entry to the first year of degree programmes in Languages and European Studies is available on a competitive basis to most students who apply to third-level colleges with FETAC qualifications.
Main areas of study
- French 5N1623 or Spanish 5N1630
- French 4N1172 or Spanish 4N1630
- European Studies 5N1444
- Political Studies 5N1837
- Intercultural Studies 5N0765
- Customer Service 5N0972
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Web Authoring 5N1910
- Word Processing 5N1358
Work as
Job openings for European Studies students can be found in all industry sectors, where good language and communications skills are required. Typically, the European Studies student will ultimately pursue a career in:
- Administration in EU Institutions or International Agencies
- Export-oriented organisations
- Translation or Interpreting
- Call Centre Multi-lingual Support
