Qualification
Cert In Culture And Society
Award Type and NFQ level
Certificate Level 7
Study Mode
Part time

Overview

The modules offered are drawn from the part-time evening degree programmes in Community Studies and in Local Studies. A module is a block of learning in which a particular topic is taught and assessed. 5 credit modules require 24 hours of class contact and 48 hours of self directed learning.

Students may take single modules from one of these programmes. If they complete 4 modules (20 Credits), they will be awarded an Maynooth University Certificate (Level 7) in either Culture and Society (Community Studies programme) OR People Place and Heritage (Local Studies programme).


Course structure

Duration: 100 hours part-time over one year.

Location: Maynooth University

Please refer to Department of Adult and Community Education for details.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.

Careers

If participants wish to progress further, they may transfer their credits into the relevant part time degree programme (a Bachelor of Arts degree requires 180 credits).

Entry Requirements

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

No

N/A

N/A

English

No

N/A

N/A

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

No

N/A

N/A

Science

No

N/A

N/A

Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences. As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements.

Got a question about this course?

Please apply using our Online Application System. Check out our guide on "How to Apply".

Department of Adult and Community Education 01-7086062 email adcomed@mu.ie