CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

English and Equality Studies - CANCELLED for 2025 Entry

Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
Course Code
DL851
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Students develop knowledge of literary history and develop key analytical and research skills. While also learning to understand legal frameworks, social theory, and acquiring a unique skillset, this course allows students to pursue careers in diverse and inclusive leadership, and to become advocates for positive change in society.

College Link

College Link > DL851 - English and Equality Studies - CANCELLED for 2025 Entry

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

If you believe the data above to be incorrect, please let us know at [email protected] - thank you.

PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

Career Progression

Graduates will be able to pursue a variety of careers ranging from politics, journalism, law, human rights as well as human resources. Graduates will also find opportunities in equality, diversity, inclusion, policy development and advocacy in governmental institutions as well as non-governmental organisations.

Further Research

College Link > DL851 - English and Equality Studies - CANCELLED for 2025 Entry

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

College Profile

Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT

College Events

October
09
9:00 AM
Guidance Councillor Event
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
October
16
12:00 AM
Art Teachers Event
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
October
28
12:00 AM
Taster Days
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
October
29
12:00 AM
Taster Days
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
October
30
12:00 AM
Taster Days
Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire - IADT
Close