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General Studies QQI Award

This Liberal Arts programme aims to provide a foundation in subjects which students may wish to study at Third Level. The University Access Course is aimed at students who wish to progress to a degree in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities & the Social Sciences. This course also introduces students to methods of study, writing skills and research skills that are required for successful participation in Third Level education.

This University Access Course (UAC) is aimed at mature students who were previously unable to fulfil their educational potential and who now wish to complete a Foundation course in preparation for third level studies.

Students who successfully complete the University Access Course (a complete award with 3 academic distinctions) can avail of the Pearse College link into Trinity College Dublin for a degree course in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Please note students who wish to apply for facilitated entry to TCD must be 22 and over as of 1st January of year of application to our UAC course

Course Content

Research and Study Skills (5N3113); Communications (5N0690); Personal and Professional Development (5N2985); Word Processing (5N1358); Psychology (5N0754); English Literature (5N3249); History (5N3250); Philosophy (5N3506) or Political Studies(5N1837); Statistics (5N2066) or European Studies (5N1444); Academic Writing.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in General Studies (5M3114)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be called for an interview.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who successfully complete the University Access Course (a complete award with 3 academic distinctions) can avail of the Pearse College link into Trinity College Dublin for a degree course in the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Please note students who wish to apply for facilitated entry to TCD must be 22 and over as of 1st January of year of application to our UAC course

OR

Apply to any other third level institution as a mature student based on your points from your QQI qualification and an interview with that third level institution.

Please note students who are under 22 can apply for third level courses via the CAO and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Cultural and Heritage Studies QQI Award (5M2154)

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. Others may wish to continue onto Higher Education in colleges such as Maynooth.

There will be several field trips to places of archaeological, historical, and cultural interest including museums, ancient sites and areas of archaeological interest.

Course Content

Archaeology (5N0762); Folklore & Ethnology (5N1274); Local History (5N1296); Heritage (5N1453); Cultural & Social History (5N0780); Communications (5N0960); Word Processing (5N1358); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Cultural and Heritage Studies (5M2154)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or equivalent and an interview with the course coordinator. This course is open to mature students and school leavers, especially those with an interest in the areas of culture and heritage.

Career Opportunities

Students can avail of career guidance at Pearse College during their stay and may find employment in their chosen field.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of courses in universities such as DCU, TCD, Maynooth and UCD via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

eBusiness QQI Award (5M0828)

This is a QQI Level 5 course which aims to train people in IT to work in a modern office environment. The programme aims to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competence in the core areas of e-Business Studies, the Internet and Web Authoring. This course will also enable learners to develop skills in payroll – manual & computerised – essential skills in a business environment. This course is supported by F.I.T.

Course Content

Web Authoring (5N1910); The Internet (5N1611); Customer Service (5N0972); Payroll – Manual and Computerised (5N1546); eBusiness Studies (5N1369); Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977); Word Processing (5N1358); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in eBusiness (5M0828)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be called for an interview.

Career Opportunities

Upon successfully completing the Business, IT & eCommerce course, students may obtain employment in administration positions in an office.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of Third Level courses – such as Accounting (Maynooth), Business Studies (TU Dublin), Economics (UCD) – via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Business QQI Award (6M4985)

This is a QQI Level 6 course which provides advanced competencies in areas such as relational database, spreadsheets, business management and payroll which are highly sought after in the business environment. Professional presentation skills are also key factors in personal development and offer the opportunity to widen the skills set that can be offered to employers.

Course Content

Payroll (6N4005); Spreadsheets (6N4089); Word Processing (6N4977); Business Management (6N4310); Personal and Professional Development (6N1949); Entrepreneurship (6N1941); Customer Service (6N0697); Human Resources Management (6N3750)

Certification

QQI Level 6 Award in Business (6M4985)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have achieved a full QQI Level 5 in a cognate area and/or have previous relevant work experience.

Career Opportunities

Successful students can obtain employment in business and voluntary organisations.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students may gain access to further study in ITs, including Tallaght IT and Carlow with the possibility of entering directly into year 2 of some courses. For more information, click here

Course Charges

This course is free to VTOS applicants, for more information email ciara.bowes@pearse.cdetb.ie

For those who aren’t VTOS eligible the cost is €330 or €250 with a Medical Card. Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Photography QQI Award (5M2094) – Level 5 (1st Year)
Photography QQI Award (6M3732) – Level 6 (2nd Year)

This one or two year highly practical programme will equip students with the advanced technical, personal, and interpersonal skills necessary to pursue a career in the medium of photography and other related visual media or to proceed with a high degree of competency to degree level through established links with universities in Ireland and the UK.

Course Content

Photography – Year 1: Image Processing (5N1292); Digital Photography (5N1270); Documentary Photography (5N1271); Narrative Photography (5N4407); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356); Photographic Techniques (5N1538); Portrait Photography (5N1376)

Photography – Year 2: Fine Art Photography (6N3449); Digital Imaging (6N3727); Digital Photography (6N3589); Portrait Photography (6N3694); Communications (6N1950); Work Experience (6N1946); History of Photography (6N3730); Arts Event Management (6N3451)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Photography (5M2094) – 1st Year

QQI Level 6 Award in Photography (6M3732) – 2nd Year

Duration

2 years – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 5 award. Applicants may be accepted without formal academic qualifications. At interview you may present a portfolio of visual work which is desirable. Mature applicants are welcome.

Assessment

Students are continually assessed through practical project based assignments including portfolio preparation, ongoing critical review of work, production of visual promotional materials, running a professional studio, the event management of major exhibitions.

Career Opportunities

The wide variety of visual, graphic, design and technical skills gained on the course also makes students very successful in direct employment in the photographic industry.

Third Level Links/Progression

Our students have progressed to degree courses in Ireland, UK and Europe and having completed the National Certificate in Photography may be exempted from the first year of the degree course.

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of courses via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee per year.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.