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European Studies with Languages (Level 5)

European Studies is one of the most widely recognised QQI awards. The award links into nearly all Arts & Humanities courses in all Higher Education Institutions in Ireland through the CAO. Examples of progression opportunities include Higher Education courses in the areas of Arts, History, Psychology, Humanities, Media, Law, Communications and Journalism. This course is a great all-rounder for learners who would like to explore the wide variety of modules on offer before deciding on what Higher Education progression route they would like to choose.

Duration

One year, full-time

Modules

  • European Studies 5N1444
  • French 5N1623
  • Local History Studies 5N1296
  • Political Studies 5N1837
  • Psychology 5N0754
  • Communications 5N0690
  • Word Processing 5N1358
  • Work Experience 5N1356

Certification

NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M2073 Language and European Studies

Career Options

While students may find employment in administration, international trade and other related roles, this course is primarily aimed at those who wish to progress to Higher Education. 

Third Level Progression

The award links into nearly all Arts & Humanities courses in all Higher Education Institutions in Ireland through the CAO. Examples of progression opportunities include:
  • UCD allow progression into Arts DN520, Psychology DN720 and Humanities DN530.
  • Maynooth University accept this course for study on their degree programmes including Arts MH101, LLB Law MH501, Law MH502 and Social Science MH107.
  • DCU have over 10 courses that follow after this QQI award including Arts DC009, Arts (Media Studies) DC291, Arts (Law) DC292, Arts (International Languages) DC293, Arts(Politics) DC295, Communication Studies DC131, Journalism DC132, Multimedia DC133, Applied Language and Translation Studies DC155 and International Relations DC231.
  • Trinity College Dublin have over 10 courses that allow progression including History TR003, English Studies TR023, European Studies TR024, Ancient and Medieval History and Culture TR028, Ancient History and Archaeology TR112 and Classical Civilisation/English Literature TR166.
There are many more opportunities for college progression.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
  • Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
  • Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
  • Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
  • Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).

Fees

For details on our fees, please click here.

 I was unable to complete my Leaving Certificate due to health complications, but I really wanted to progress onto Further and Higher Education. My secondary school Guidance Counsellor recommended Greenhills CC. The things that really stood out for me about this course were: 1. my amazing and supportive teachers, 2. getting the opportunity to travel to and work in Malaga for two weeks as part of Greenhills’ Erasmus+ Programme 2023. This is something I never would have been able to do without the help, support, guidance, and funding from Greenhills and the Erasmus+ Project. 3. Access to disability accommodations that I did not get in mainstream secondary school. Without these supports, I would not have been able to complete the course.I am currently a Junior Freshman (1st Year) at Trinity College Dublin studying Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology. I found the research techniques I developed studying the modules to be extremely useful. I really enjoyed all the modules; I was so intrigued by the subjects and I had a lot of fun in class. Across all my modules, learning how to write academically, avoid plagiarism, and organise a bibliography is serving me well at Third Level.My time at Greenhills served as a gateway into my dream course at Third Level that I never thought I’d have the opportunity to apply for due to not having the right supports in secondary school. The information we learn and the skills we develop are far more applicable to life and Higher Education than what we learn in mainstream school. Going into first year at TCD after having completed a PLC at Greenhills, I feel far more prepared to write assignments, participate in lectures and seminars, and sit examinations.

Lucy Iloduba. Progressed to study Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology at Trinity College Dublin.

I would definitely recommend a course at Greenhills College to a friend or family member especially if they want to go to college afterwards because I think going to college straight from secondary school is a huge jump. Whereas if you take a year to do a course that leads into whatever career sector you want to do, you gain so much experience and knowledge. For example, thanks to Greenhills my course I now know how to reference, use Word, the standard assignments should be and so much more.I also know that I will really enjoy history in college as I completed the module history this year. But if I had gone straight into college this year I personally think I would have been lost and confused. After completing this course I feel ready and confident going into college. I hope to get an offer to study at DCU.

Kerri Owens