Culture & Heritage Studies
This highly renowned course is over 25 years in existence. This dynamic course delivered with experience and expertise includes the subject areas of Irish archaeology, folklore, local history, genealogy and the arts. It is ideally suited to both young and mature students who wish to progress to the Bachelor of Arts (in UCC and other universities).
| 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
One year full-time
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements: Selection for the course is based on an interview, where successful candidates will display an express interest and aptitude for Irish heritage and cultural studies.
This course has traditionally attracted a range of students of all ages, from young to mature, and works well because of this unique mix. It is equally open to the young school-leaver and/or the recently retired and all ages in between.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates have been successful in securing employment in a wide range of different areas:
Tour Guides and Information Officers in National Monuments under the care of OPW (Office of Public Works)
Public and Private Heritage Centres
Archaeological Excavation and Post Excavation
Museums, Libraries & Archives
Genealogical Research Centres and Initiatives.
Employers include:
Office of Public Works (The Heritage Service)
Fáilte Ireland, Local Authorities
Regional Enterprise Groups
Tourism, Heritage & Arts Projects in receipt of National Grant Support
A number of students have used the course to develop their own enterprises in the Cultural Tourism Area. They have set up their own tour businesses (Walking Holidays, Language Schools, Summer Schools, Harbour Cruises) in addition to working in craft shops, leader-funded programmes and on excavations and community heritage projects.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
CAO
University College Cork (and other Universities):
Candidates should look upon this course as an excellent foundation course for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Department of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science at University College Cork. In addition to the BA Degree (CK101), students can also gain access to BMus (CK103 & CK104) and BA Film and Screen Media (CK105). New direct links with other courses (BA Geography and Archaeology (CK 107) are in development.
A definitive number of places on the BA Degree (CK101) have been set aside for students who achieve FOUR distinctions or higher in the Cultural and Heritage Studies Course. On average, 10 to 15 students progress to university each year
Additionally, there is an excellent placement record in UCC for mature students who complete the course.
This course also facilitates direct entry into Degree Programmes in other Universities (NUI Maynooth, University College Dublin, University College Galway &c.) Please check their websites for details.
MTU (and other TUs):
There is a direct link from this course to Degree Programme CR041 Tourism (BBus) in MTU.
In addition, a number of students have continued their studies in various heritage and humanities-based courses in ATU (Galway Mayo Institute of Technology), SETU (Waterford Institute of Technology).
Rojin Mostafavi and Lee Nagle, who graduated from Cultural & Heritage Studies in 2015. Both students used the course as direct access route to University College Cork where they continue their studies: Rojin following a course of study in Bachelor of Arts Degree programme and Lee in the Department of Government.
Further information
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €50*
Workshops: €50
Field Trips: €200
Total: €550
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI Exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Cultural Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts Degree Preparation (Foundation)
This highly renowned course is over 25 years in existence. This dynamic course delivered with experience and expertise includes the subject areas of Irish archaeology, folklore, local history, genealogy and the arts. It is ideally suited to both young and mature students who wish to progress to the Bachelor of Arts (in UCC and other universities). Many Leaving Certificate students use this as a stepping stone to University using the QQI links scheme.
This course prides itself in motivating students to achieve their individual goals. In addition, students secure work within the Heritage Industry. The course incorporates an extensive off-campus field-trip programme, visiting national monuments; archaeological sites and excavations; museums, libraries and archives; and private heritage enterprises. It allows students to meet real life entrepreneurs to gain effective practical experience in the field.
Archaeology - 5N0762
Folklore & Ethnology - 5N1274
Local History - 5N1296
Literary, Visual & Performing Arts - 5N2465
Cultural & Social History - 5N0780
Political Studies - 5N1837
Word Processing - 5N1358
Work Experience - 5N1356
Communications - 5N0690
Over the past number of years, the following events were organised to coincide with the annual festival of Life-long Learning:
Ciseán: A Celebration of Irish Traditional Basket Types.
Reilig: Decoding Irish Gravestones.
Scéal: Story-telling Festival.
Photographic Exhibition of the Stone Circles of West Cork.
Fulacht Fiadh: Bronze Age Cooking Experiment.
Brigid: Celtic Goddess and Saint.
High Cross: An Exhibition of Ireland’s Medieval Sculptural Traditions.
Amhrán: A Celebration of Traditional Singing.
Táin Bó Cuailnge: Ireland’s Epic Saga.
Spin’r Spout: Children’s Street Games.
Inis Meáin: A World Apart.
Tobar: The Magic and Mystery of Ireland’s Holy Wells.
5M2154 - Cultural & Heritage Studies
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Cultural & Heritage Studies 5M2154
Special Features
Each Wednesday students partake in an extensive field-trip programme off campus, visiting cultural, heritage and tourism based institutes and enterprises. This allows the students to share the expertise of management and staff and realise a clear awareness of employment needs and potential. There are visits to local museums, libraries, heritage centres, archaeological sites, national monuments, public and private developments and initiatives.
There is a winter field-trip to Newgrange, Tara and the National Museum while an extensive 5-day trip to the Burren, Galway and the Aran Islands is undertaken towards the end of the academic year.
Shane Lehane
Phone: 021 2067615
Email: shane.lehane@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91