Law - Pre University
This one year full-time course facilitates the learner to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge of the purpose, context and operation of the Irish legal system.
| 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 - May.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate
Applied or equivalent (mature students welcome)
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
Office and Business Administration
Business
Marketing
Tourism
Legal Profession
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The following are the most relevant courses;
ATU - Sligo
SG101 Business Level 6
SG105 Business in Office Administration Level 6
SG108 Business in Accounting Level 6
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any ATU Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
LY107 Bachelor of Business in Management Level 7
LY127 Bachelor of Business in Marketing Level 7
LY207 Legal with Criminal Justice Level 7/8
LY227 Legal Studies Level 7
ATU - Galway
GA170 Bachelor of Business Level 7
GA182 Bachelor of Business Level 8
GA181 Bachelor of Business in Accounting Level 8
University College Cork
CK301 Law (Pathways) Level 8 (Minimum 5 Distinctions to include 5N2091, 5N1394 & 5N0690)
Dublin City University
DC232 Law & Society Level 8 (Minimum 5 Distinctions including a Language or C3 at Higher Level)
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
This course is designed to help students develop the essential skills and techniques which form the basis for a career in business, commerce, public service or the legal industry. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules.
Course Content
Business Law 5N2091
Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Communications 5N0690
Criminal Law 5N3787
Work Experience 5N1356
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Word Processing 5N1358
Customer Service 5N0972
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M3789 - Legal Studies
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Legal Studies (5M3789)
PLEASE NOTE
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For More Information
Phone 071-9145480 or Email sligocfe@msletb.ie