QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 5 Award in Cultural & Heritage Studies 5M2154.

Duration: 1 year

Fee: €50

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

HOW WILL I LEARN?

The Cultural and Heritage Studies programme offers students a wonderful blend of exciting subjects along with an excellent range of organised cultural trips.

Throughout the year, students will participate in a broad range of interesting projects, field trips, cultural visits and guided tours e.g. Dublin Castle, National Museum, Kilmainham Gaol, Newgrange, Trinity College, National Library of Ireland, National Museum, Glasnevin Cemetery, etc. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!

We would like to see enquiring minds with strong literacy and communication skills (both verbal & written) for this academic course. The programme is particularly suited to people with a keen interest in subject areas such as history, archaeology and folklore who wish to research these areas further and develop their critical thinking. If you have ambitions to pursue an Arts/Humanities/Law degree - this is the course for you!

CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

This 1-year programme is designed to facilitate students who wish to progress into either:

Employment or new start-up business opportunities in the field of Culture and Heritage or
Higher education in the Arts / Humanities / Law / Social Science areas.
DCU: Arts/Humanities; Secondary teacher training – English, History and Religion; International Relations; Law etc.
Maynooth: Arts; Social Science; Law etc
UCD: Arts/Humanities; Law; Social Science etc
TCD: Arts; Law etc

Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to gain employment in the area of culture and heritage. There are an extensive range of Higher Education options available to successful graduates of the Cultural and Heritage programme. Students may progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Eight graduates from the 2020 class are in DCU.
Click the course code 5M2154 to see progression routes.

See what our Students say

Tara King – Class of 2023

My name is Tara King and I recently graduated from the Cultural Heritage Studies course at Cathal Brugha FET College. I absolutely enjoyed the year I spent studying at Cathal Brugha FET. The Cultural Heritage Studies course offers a range of fascinating modules such as Folklore and Ethnology studies, Archaeology, European Studies, and Local History. Not only were these modules taught in a classroom setting, but we also went on guided tours and trips. I believe this enhanced my learning experience and allowed me to embrace the course. I would 100% recommend the Cultural Heritage Studies course at Cathal Brugha FET. This course provided me with the confidence, skills and knowledge that allow me to progress in to third level education. I have really benefited from this course and I am very grateful for the support the college have provided in the last year.

Aaron Maguire – Class of 2023

My name is Aaron Maguire and I am a 2023 Graduate of Culture and Heritage Studies at Cathal Brugha FET College. What I liked the most about the CHS course was lots of trips to Historical/Cultural sites which gave me a better appreciation and understanding of Irish culture and history. I would like to go on to study Religious Education and History at DCU and this course has given me the skills necessary to be able to take that step. Cathal Brugha FET College is an amazing college with friendly staff and caring teachers, and I would recommend anyone to take a course here.

Daniel Munro – Class of 2023

My time studying on the CHS course has greatly transformed my confidence and skillsets in academia. When I was a leaving cert student I really struggled with school and had very low self-esteem regarding studying. I didn't know where to start, and didn't have the motivation to complete my homework, let alone study for the biggest exam a second level student will ever have to sit. When results day rolled around by some miracle, I found out I didn't fail anything however I didn't nearly have enough points to progress onto 3rd level. I was at a loss and didn't know where on earth my life was headed, however looking back that was the best possible thing to have happened to me as through researching plan B I found the QQI level 5 Cultural and Heritage Studies course at Cathal Brugha FET College.

Located on Marlborough Street a convenient 5-minute walk from Connolly Station. The CHS course had a variety of different modules that are not only engaging but will teach you a wide range of skills transferable to college life. Academic writing-language that is appropriate to use in those contexts, how to structure an assignment, the art of citing and referencing, how to collect adequate sources, giving you opportunities through presentations to improve public speaking and so much more. The Communications and PPD modules provide you with skills for those wishing to enter employment such as STAR interview techniques, setting up CVs and how to research your ideal career.

The subject content itself is fascinating as it helps build awareness of Irelands History, Heritage, and Culture with topics such as The Dublin tenements, folklore regarding death, funerals and wakes in rural Ireland, archaeology - what is archaeology and the various archaeological periods in Irish History, and the heritage and tourism industry in Ireland. The course is taught by 3 amazing, supportive, and knowledgeable tutors who are rooting for you to succeed and who offer all the supports and equip skills for you to reach your full potential. I was able to achieve 8 distinctions by the years end and I'm now eligible to be accepted into a variety of courses I wouldn't have dreamed possible a year ago. If you are looking for a plc course The Cultural Heritage Studies course at Cathal Brugha FET campus is the course for you!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:

• Leaving Certificate/LCA

• QQI Level 4 Award

• Mature applicants welcome

• If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment

• Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on  the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)

Enquiries: geraldine.moore@kmcfe.cdetb.ie

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