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University Access Programme - General Studies

Course Code(s):  5M3114 APFC
QQI Award Code:  5M3114 General Studies
Award:  National Framework of Qualifications level
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Ennis Community College

Ennis Community College
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Course overview

Course Code 5M3114 APFC
QQI Award Code 5M3114 General Studies
Award National Framework of Qualifications level

Course Description

This course gives students the opportunity to build the knowledge, skill and competence required for participation in higher education, including acquiring a broad range of knowledge for an academic discipline, and key skills for academic research and enquiry.

What will you Study?

Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Accounting, Manual and computerised
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Safety and health
Business Law 5N2091
Mathematics
Information and Administration 5N1389
Work Experience 5N1356
Important Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands. Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
ELAXX 5M3114

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