University Access Course - UAC
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.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year – September to May (full-time)
Entry Requirements
Applicants will be called for an interview.
Careers / Further progression
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.
Further information
€50 registration fee.
Please note that course fees are subject to change.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Apply online at www.susi.ie
Yes
This University Access Course (UAC) is aimed at mature students who were previously unable to fulfill 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 23 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 (5N)
Applied Psychology (5N0754)
English Literature (5N3249)
History (5N3250)
Philosophy (5N3506) or Political Studies(5N1837)
Statistics (5N2066) or European Studies (5N1444)
Academic Writing.
5M3114 - General Studies
Certification: QQI Level 5 Certificate – 5M3114.
Pearse College of Further Education
Clogher Road, Crumlin,
Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Email: information@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie