Language & European Studies
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- LCVP
- QQI Level 4
- Mature Applicants do not require formal educational qualifications to undertake the majority of programmes.
There are no points requirements for entry to any PLC course.
Applicants apply online directly to the college using our application form. Places on programmes are limited, early application and registration is advisable.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Students may continue to study or pursue careers in Education, the EU institutions and the Irish Civil Service
Students can also progress through the Higher Education Links scheme.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Applications are welcome from Mature Students and VTOS applicants.
International students
The College welcomes applications from international students provided that such students satisfy all the requirements of the immigration authorities and are deemed eligible by the Department of Education and Skills to participate in our courses. We have many international students attending programmes in the college at the present time and their presence contributes greatly to the life of the college in terms of richness and diversity.
Mature students are invited to apply 23 years and over.
€50.
Sources of Financial Support:
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Plunket College of Further Education is one. Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie.
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Contact Admissions office or the VTOS coordinator Sylvia Caffrey
for more information: Email: sylvia.caffrey@plunket.cdetb.ie or Tel: 01 837 1692
Application Procedure
Applications are accepted online, using our application form.
It is imperative that all information supplied on the online form is correct. If you require assistance on any part of the application system please do not hesitate to contact the college office on 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689 or via email info@plunket.cdetb.ie.
Offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis so confirmation is vital if you wish to hold your place. Failure to register by the set date will mean that your place will be offered to the next person on the list.
The aim of this course is to prepare students for entrance into Arts or European Studies programmes in third level institutions. It will also give students essential skills in two European languages: French and Spanish.
European Studies (5N1444)
French (5N1623)
Spanish (5N1630)
Intercultural Studies (5N0765)
Political Studies (5N1837)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M2073 - Language and European Studies.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Language and European Studies 5M2073.
Plunket College of Further Education,
Swords Road,
Whitehall,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
D09 C94K
Tel: 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689
Fax: 01 836 8066
Email: info@plunket.cdetb.ie