Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Archaeology, Folklore & Heritage Studies course is particularly suited to school leavers and adults with an interest in cultural and heritage studies who wish to return to education. Students will be introduced to key areas of Irish Archaeology, Folklore, Local History and Heritage studies, enabling them to pursue employment opportunities in the tourist industry. There will be several field trips to places of archaeological, historical, and cultural interest including museums, ancient sites and areas of archaeological interest.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Archaeology 5N0762
Folklore & Ethnology 5N1274
Local History 5N1296
Heritage 5N1453
Cultural & Social History 5N0780
Communications 5N0960
Word Processing 5N1358
Work Experience 5N1356
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in 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 this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
Some examples of the Progression Routes include:
DCU: Arts & Humanities (DC009)
Post Primary Teaching RE with History (DC011)
Maynooth: Arts (MH101)
TCD: History (TR003)
Classics, Ancient History & Archaeology (TR021)
UCD: Social Sciences with Archaeology (DN700)
Joint Honours Archeology (DN520)
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
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Students can avail of career guidance at Pearse College during their stay and may find employment in their chosen field.