This one year full time course is designed to enable students to develop modern media skills in the areas of research, journalism, organisation and communications. This course also provides an in-depth knowledge of Archaeology, Local History and Folklore. The course also gives students an in-depth knowledge of the cultural richness of today’s Europe. Students are given the opportunity to develop the personal, interpersonal and practical skills vital for the workplace. This knowledge base plus the analytical, personal and organisational skills acquired are very advantageous for those who wish to progress immediately to Degree Level through the Higher Links scheme.
Contents
• Archaeology • Folklore • Local History Studies • European Studies • Print Journalism • Communications • Photography • Word Processing • Work Experience
Career Prospects / Progression
Graduates who choose to seek employment immediately should find this course a great advantage for careers in Heritage, Tourism, Library Services, Local and Community Information Services and other areas of the Information society.
Opportunities/Progression FETAC Links Scheme:
DCU: International Relations (DC231
IADT: English, Media and Cultural Studies (DL241)
NUI Maynooth: Arts (MH101) European Stuidies (MH108)
Public Policy (MH118)
Politics (MH112
NUI Galway: Arts (GY101)
UCC: Arts (CK101)
UCD: Arts Degree (DN500)
Employment:
Heritage, Tourism, Libary Services and Community Information Services and other areas of the information Society.
Course Code:11AH5
Certification: FETAC level 5 Award Culture and Heritage Studies (5M2154)
