Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
This course introduces learners to European institutions, cultures, and economic systems while developing practical language skills (either English as a Second Language or Spanish). It prepares students for progression to higher education and careers in international or European contexts. The programme includes a strong European dimension and will be enhanced by Erasmus+ opportunities. It will include engagement with guest speakers, European-themed events, and visits to EU institutions in Ireland or possibly abroad.
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 |
| ELESX | 5M2073 |
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:
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
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Career Progression
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