Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
The Pre-University Humanities program offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary academic foundation designed for both school leavers and mature students preparing for higher education within the arts, humanities, and social sciences.This program operates as an essential access course to university, arming learners with critical writing, research, and analytical reasoning methodologies.Students can customize their academic journey by selecting from a diverse suite of elective modules, including Psychology, Classical Studies, English Literature, Philosophy, Social Studies, and Folklore & Ethnology.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| ELAXX | 5M3114 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
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Career Progression
Graduates of our Pre-University Humanities programme have the opportunity to pursue entry-level or junior positions in a variety of fields. The skills and knowledge gained from studying the humanities and social sciences are highly valued by employers across a range of sectors.
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