This one-year course provides students with solid background knowledge and skills for progression to third level and to thrive in an Arts or Media Degree.  This course has an excellent record of graduate progression to UCD, IADT and NUI Maynooth.  Students will learn about the cultural richness of Europe, and will develop strong research, journalistic writing and analytical skills.

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

• Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP, LCA) or equivalent
• A Full Level 4 QQI/FETAC Award (or equivalent)
• For Mature Applicants (aged 21 or over) – appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Applicants whose first language is not English require level B1 competency on the CEFR language framework. Applicants may be required to undergo English language testing to establish their language competency.

Course Modules

• Archaeology
• Folklore and Ethnology
• Local History
• European Studies
• Political Studies
• Writing Skills for Journalism
• Communication
• Work Experience

Work Experience

Students will be required to undertake a period work placement in an organisation connected to their vocational area during the academic year.  Work Experience is mandatory for all of our full-time Level 5 courses. Students are required to source their own work placement, but will be assisted in this by the work experience teacher.  The work placement is usually for a period of 10 days or a minimum of 60 hours.  Students usually find the work experience element of the course to be invaluable and should bear in mind that a successful work placement can sometimes lead to further opportunities.

Special Features

Throughout the year students will participate in a broad range of interesting projects, field trips, cultural visits and guided tours of national heritage sites. These include visits to the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Kilmainham Gaol, Arbour Hill Cemetery and a walking tour of Dublin City.

Day trips include Loughcrew Cairns and Megalithic Centre (including Maggie Heaney’s cottage), the Medieval Mile Museum, St. Canice’s Cathedral, the Round Tower and Kilkenny Castle.

In addition, students will visit Local History sites in the Dún Laoghaire area during the academic year.

This course is supported by FIT, which offers students the opportunity to acquire essential skills to gain employment. Students are given training in job interview techniques and CV preparation.

All Dublin College Dun Laoghaire students are provided with an M365 account, which gives them access to the tools and resources needed to deliver assessment work while attending their course. M365 Apps include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive.

 

Certification
Level 5 QQI Award Culture and Heritage Studies (5M2154)

Progression Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at Universities, Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities.  It is important to contact the relevant higher education institute for further information about any links.
Progression Examples

Career Paths
Graduates may seek employment in heritage centres, museums, archives and tourist centres.  Graduates may also choose to work as arts officers, curators or conservationists.  Graduates will find this course to be an ideal grounding from which to progress to an Arts or Media Degree and subsequent teaching qualification.

• Course Type : QQI Level 5
• Duration : 1 year

Location / Contact details

17 Cumberland Street Dun LaoghaireDublin,A96EP44 Show Phone Number012809676 ***** http://www.dfei.ie

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