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.
Certification
Language and European Stuidies 5M2073
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Elective Modules
English as Second Language
Spanish
Gaeilge
Core Modules
European Studies
Communications
Personal & Professional Development
Intercultural Studies
Applied Economics
Word Processing
Business Administration
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
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
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.
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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