- Applicants should have completed the Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Students must be under 23 years of age on 1st September of the year of course commencement
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi connection is desirable
Liberal Arts (General Studies)
This course aims to provide opportunities for school leavers (under 23 years of age) to gain access to Arts, Social Science & Humanities degree programmes at Universities and Institutes of Technology. It will provide a second chance for many school leavers who aspire to Third Level.
The course will give students a foundation in writing and research skills as well as introduce them to a wide range of academic subjects in the Arts and Social Sciences in a friendly and supportive environment led by highly experienced teachers. Rathmines College has an excellent progression record and most of our graduates continue their studies in courses of their choice at third level.
On successful completion of the course, many of our students progress to 1st year degree courses in Arts and Social Sciences in UCD, Maynooth, DCU and TCD.
Course requirements
Course modules
Students will be offered the following subjects:
- English Literature
- History
- Applied Psychology
- Social Studies
- Research and Study Skills
- Communications
- Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
- Word Processing
- Maths (Optional)
- European Language (Optional)
Students also choose one of the following subjects:
- Applied Economics
- Political Studies
Education Progression
QQI Level 5 Award holders are eligible to apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges. Many of DCU, UCD and NUI programmes have an entry route for QQI/FE Level 5 applicants. For programmes with a QQI entry route, approximately 10% of places are retained for QQI applicants. Applicants presenting a minimum of five distinctions in a specified QQI Level 5 award, with specified modules if required, may be eligible to compete for a place. Applicants are ranked based on their performance and must apply through the CAO at www.cao.ie.
Further information on our programmes using QQI entry route can be found here.
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.
Career Opportunites
A qualification in Arts and Social Science leads to a diverse range of career opportunities spanning from research, teaching, administration, careers in Government departments and organisations in both Ireland and abroad.
Course Fees
Deposit
€50
QQI Exam Fee
€50
Course Fee
€100
Total
€200
