Dublin City University - Qualifax

MARY IMMACULATE COLLEGE
LIMERICK
ADULT EDUCATION ACCESS PROGRAMMES
About the Course
The Foundation Course for Higher Education has been running
since 2001 and is designed for mature students who wish too
continue their education with a view to progressing to third level.
The objectives of the course are to:
Equip students with the necessary skills to participate in, and
benefit from, a third level course
Provide students with a sample of some of the subjects available on a degree
course
Provide students with an opportunity to experience the satisfaction that can be
gained from learning
Build up confidence in a supportive learning environment
Provide a direct access route to the MIC BA in Liberal Arts for those who attain a
merit
Provide an alternative to the Leaving Certificate as a route to third level for mature
students.
ACCESS/FOUNDATION COURSES
Subjects, Assessment and Awards
Subject choices may include: History, Philosophy, Psychology, Geography,
Mathematics, English Literature and Language and Linguistics, English as a Second
Language, Gaelilge Labhartha (oral Irish)
Core subjects: Study Skills, Writing Skills, Information Technology
All participants will be assigned a personal tutor who will be available to provide
one-to-one support.
All courses are assessed, usually by essay or assignment.
On successful completion of the course participants are awarded Foundation
Certificate: Higher Education at Mary Immaculate College
Participants who are awarded a Foundation Certificate with merit will be eligible for
direct entry to the BA (Liberal Arts) degree in Mary Immaculate College.
For entry to the BEd (Primary Teaching) degree, participants must apply to Mary
Immaculate College and attend interviews in both English and Irish.
Participants who do not achieve a Foundation Certificate with merit may apply for
direct entry as mature students to Mary Immaculate College.
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