Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education
Cumberland St. Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Tel:01-2809676 Fax: 01- 2843767

 
Arts & Humanities
AC6 Cert in in Arts, Culture and History

 

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an indepth understanding of archaeology, local  history and folklore. Students will develop professional skills in the areas of research, writing, organisation and communications. Graduates of the course will be prepared either for the workplace or to progress to Third Level educatione.

 
Course Content

Archaeology
Folklore
Local History Studies
European Studies
Writing Skills for Journalism
Photography
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience

 
Career prospects / progresssion

Graduates are eligible for careers in Heritage, Tourism, Library Services and Local and Community Information Services. Students also have the option to progress to a degree course through the higher links scheme.

 
Certification

Students who successfully complete this course achieve a FETAC Level 5 Award in Cultural and Heritage Studies (ECHSX).
Higher Links
UCD: Arts (DN012)
NUI Maynooth: Arts (MH101)
NUI Maynooth: European Studies (MH108)
DCU: International Relations (DC231)
IADT: English, Media and Cultural Studies (DL241)
NUIG: Arts (GY101)
UCC: Arts (CK101)