Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)

Special Purpose Diploma

Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (AHSSL)

University College Dublin - UCD
University College Dublin - UCD
Course Code
D-871
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Special Purpose
Duration
1 Year
Attendance
Part Time

Course Summary

Access courses are ideal if you want to study an undergraduate degree but don't quite feel ready or don't fully meet the admission requirements. These courses are designed to help you find your feet, explore subject choices, and develop your study skills before you take that next step.

College Link

College Link > D-871 - Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (AHSSL)

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



Second subject Link > Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (AHSSL)

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.

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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:
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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.

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.

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.

Career Progression

Further Research

College Link > D-871 - Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (AHSSL)

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



Second subject Link > Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (AHSSL)

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

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