Dublin City University - Qualifax

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BLANCHARDSTOWN
CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL STUDIES*
About the Course
The Certificate in General Studies is designed for adult students
who may not have benefited from, or had access to, educational
opportunities in the past.
The course is designed for participants who have been out of the
formal education system for some time and who now wish to
enter 3rd level studies.
The course will:
Provide the participants with an opportunity to experience the satisfaction that
can be gained from learning in an academic environment
Enhance participants’ knowledge to the level expected of an undergraduate
student
Build up the participants’ confidence in their academic ability;
Equip the participants with skills to benefit from, and participate in a 3rd level
education course.
ACCESS/FOUNDATION COURSES
Subjects, Assessment and Award
The course covers the following subject areas:
Mathematics
Communications and Study Skills
Personal Development and Career Planning
Information Technology
Engineering
Introduction to Social Care
Business Studies
French or German or Spanish or English for Academic Purposes
This course leads to the award of a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in General Studies.
The certificate is designed as a means of satisfying the minimum entry requirements
for admission to HETAC approved Higher Certificate and Ordinary Bachelor Degree
courses and may be accepted by some Universities.
Participants who then wish to be admitted to full time third level courses at
the Institute or other third level institutions must apply through the CAO before
February 1st of year of entry to third level.
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