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Access Studies
Certificate
Course Details
Course Code | LL_HMACS_S |
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Level | 6 |
Duration | 13 weeks |
Credits | 30 |
Method of Delivery | On-campus |
Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
Course Overview
This Access Studies course is intended for students who have little or no formal education qualifications. For example, Junior or Leaving Certificate and who would like to ultimately continue to third level Education.
Students who are successful on this course will obtain the educational qualification for admission to Higher Education courses in a wide range of disciplines. The skills, knowledge and competence developed by the students during this course should ensure a reasonable prospect of success in subsequent studies.
This course is free of charge for students.
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with an alternative access route to Higher Education which is both formative and enjoyable.
Course Details
Year 1
Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
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1 |
Application of NumbersThe aims of this module are to: Reinforce application of number skills. Students who have successfully completed, ordinary level maths or foundation GCSE Mathematics should find this familiar. To enhance learners' skills on application of number processes with ICT assistance To further learners' ability to handle all of forms of number precedence operations To promote learners' competence and confidence in mathematics Learning Outcomes 1. Carry out routine computational procedures to appropriate levels of accuracy |
10 | Mandatory |
1 |
College Skills & Career PlanningThe aims of the module is to support the students in their career journey, both academic and vocational. This is facilitated digitally and in class. Students engage with an online portal and in-class practical work allowing them to find confidence in their future career choices. Students will also be equipped with knowledge of supports within the ATU to assist them in their academic career. Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the range of supports available to students in a college campus |
05 | Mandatory |
1 |
Learning Skills & Personal DevelopmentThe aim of this module is to prepare students with a range of academic skills in preparation for entry into third level. Students will be introduced to a range of core skills needed to progress confidently in their academic career. Learning Outcomes 1. Recognise and use learning strategies best suited to their own particular learning style. |
10 | Elective |
1 |
Information Communications TechnologyThis module will provide the learner with practical knowledge of computer applications that are used today in the business environment as well as providing a basic theoretical overview of the components of PC. Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the basic components of a PC |
05 | Elective |
1 |
English Writing SkillsThe aim of the module is to develop the students' understanding and awareness of the importance of academic writing skills at third level. It intends to facilitate students to become more aware of themselves as academic communicators and move towards becoming more autonomous as writers. The module's objective is also to synthesize the knowledge which students taking this module have previously learnt in the A Level English Language or English Literature subjects to the requirements. To do so the module merges one aspect of a course in the LYIT – design – with English language Studies – Graphology and Graphic Design. Learning Outcomes 1. Construct a third level structured essay |
05 | Elective |
1 |
Computing StudiesThe module will provide the learner with practical knowledge of computer applications and an understanding of the hardware component of modern computing systems. Learning Outcomes 1. Identify the internal components and external peripherals of a modern computing system |
10 | Elective |
Recommended Study Hours per week
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
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Entry Requirements
Over 19 years by 1st of January in the proposed academic year of entry and have successfully completed at least 5 subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate (or an equivalent international exam). Maths and either English or Irish are required.
OR
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirement may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (Over 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry.
OR
Leaving Certificate Applied/FETAC Level 5.
To facilitate direct entry onto this course LCA applicants are required to have achieved 160 credits out of 200 in their final exam.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
This course is intended for students who have little or no formal education qualifications – for example, Junior or Leaving Certificate – who would like to ultimately continue to third level education.
Start Date
Contact Information
Brian McGonagle
Access Coordinator
E: brian.mcgonagle@atu.ie
T: +353 (0)74 918 6175
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