Course details

This course will prepare students for entrance into Arts or European Studies programmes in third level institutions. It will also give students essential skills in two European languages: French and Spanish.

Course modules

  • European Studies (5N1444)
  • French (5N1623)
  • Spanish (5N1630)
  • Intercultural Studies (5N0765)
  • Political Studies (5N1837)
  • Word Processing (5N1358)
  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Work Experience (5N1356)

How do I get in?

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent and an interview with the course co-ordinator. Mature students are welcome.
  • Interviews are from March to May and in early September by appointment.
  • Apply online or download an application form.

What do I get out of it?

  • Full FETAC Level 5 Award in Language and European Studies (5M2073).
  • Also, a solid grounding towards fluency in two European languages.

Where can I go from here?

Students may continue to study or pursue careers in Education, the EU institutions and the Irish Civil Service.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Pearse College of Further Education

Since they began offering ctheirses to adults in 1967 they have been motivated by these words of Padraig Pearse. they believe that if you take the first step of returning to education with us, then it is their responsibility to motivate, challenge and enctheirage you to take the next one to:
Start or restart ytheir education
Start on the path to a career
Start a new stage of ytheir life
their ctheirses are designed to prepare students for employment and third level education in an adult-friendly environment. In Pearse College, mature students returning to education mix with school leavers, teachers and students, working together to discover capabilities, explore possibilities and realise potential.
It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, with a highly qualified, dedicated and caring staff, excellent facilities, a unique atmosphere and a proven track record.
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