Liberal Arts Access to University

Course details

This programme is an access course to Higher Education. The modules studied are suited to those who wish to progress to degree level courses in Arts and Social Sciences. There are no socioeconomic entry criteria for this university access course.

Certification

FETAC Level 5 General Studies Award 5M3114

Principal Areas of Study

• Re serach and Study Skills
• English Literature History
• Social Studies
• Political Studies
• Psychology
• Communication Skills
• Personal & Professional Development
• Word Processing
• European Studies

(Modules offered may be subject to change).

Features of the Course

• Students study eight modules and aim to achieve a full awardwith a minimum of three Distinctions and three Passes to compete for reserved course places in Higher Education
• One-to-one career guidance and mentoring
• Students are expected to learn to take responsibility for their own learning within the managed environment of the programme

Progression

Students compete for reserved places in Higher Education through progression routes for students holding FETAC Awards.

Sample Progression Routes in 2011 for students (under 23 years) holding one of a range of awards including Liberal Arts 5M3114:

• UCD DN500 (Arts) 25 reserved FETAC places
• NUI Maynooth MH101 (Arts) 25 reserved FETAC places
• St. Pat’s Drumcondra PD103 (Arts, Humanities) 5 reserved FETAC places
• IADT DL241 (English Media and Culture Studies) 60 overall places on Pilot Scheme on their points
• DCU Contemporary culture and Society 50 overall places on course
• Information on the number of places reserved is available from each University/IT upon request

Note: Examples listed refer to reserved places available nationally for applicants presenting FETAC qualifications.

Entry

Academic: Minimum 5 passes in the Leaving Certificate with a higher grade ‘C’ in one subject or equivalent qualification. LCA with Distinction may qualify with appropriate references.

Candidates are required to submit a written Personal Statement (200- 300 words) in which they discuss their reasons for applying for this programme, before interview.