Courses in Dublin

Liberties College is one of three colleges of further education working in partnership with the Trinity Access Programmes to provide access courses to Higher Education. On successful completion of this course students may apply directly for entry to degree courses in Trinity College Dublin in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences (BESS – Business,…

The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a two-year, work-based learning programme which leads to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting.

This 2nd year course provides a professional qualification from the Accounting Technicians in Ireland. Accounting Technicians are skilled support staff working in the accounting & finance areas. This course can provide students with the following: A recognised business qualification with the option to undertake further professional studies Better job opportunities within a wide range of…

This new and unique Open College designed Activities Coordinator continuous personal development (CPD) course will look at how therapeutic and recreational activities are of paramount importance in the promotion of resident’s / clients quality of life and how the Activity Coordinator plays a central role in delivering purposeful activities that stimulate residents and improve their wellbeing.…

This Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to clients/patients and understand the importance of promoting of quality of life for client /patient. Facilitate…

The Montessori parts of the course train the learners to educate children in a way that gives them the best possible foundation for life. “Maria Montessori’s goal was to develop the whole personality of the child and her system is based on her strong belief in the spontaneous working of the human intellect. The main…

An advanced course in actor training and musical theatre, offering training to reach professional performing standards. This is an advanced course for applicants with relevant training. Participants work as a performing company and are in production throughout the period of training.

Animal Science; Animal Behaviour; Team Leadership; Work Experience; Wild Animal Management; Animal Grooming; Grooming Science; Canine Obedience & Training; Kennel & Cattery Management

Are you you looking to further your career in the beauty industry? The Advanced Beauty Therapy course at  Marino College offers highly specialised skin-care and body treatments including Microdermabrasion and Laser/IPL therapy. We also provide training in Holistic Therapies, such as Indian Head Massage and Holistic Body Massage. This Beauty course is ideal for students…

The Advanced Broadcasting course deals with a wide variety of areas within radio broadcasting & the media. The course is an entirely practical one, with heavy emphasis placed throughout the programme on studio & production techniques.

Aim The course offers a challenging and rewarding programme which gives the student an opportunity to expand their knowledge, understanding and skills in business, computing and financial areas. Modules include Administration Practice Team Leadership Spreadsheets Word Processing Payroll Manual and Computerised Accounts/Text Production Work Experience One module may be carried from Level 5 Work Experience…

Who should complete the Advanced Business Management (QQI Level 6 Major Award) course? This course equips Managers including those new to Management with comprehensive skills in the management of people, resources and activities. The course is based around eight sought after and highly practical modules but you have a choice of 6 elective modules. At The…

This QQI Level 6 course is designed to allow the learner gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management and offers excellent higher education and career progression opportunities

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview This one year course is designed as a follow on from the QQI Level 5 Animal Healthcare course and is tailor-made to students who wish to progress in the animal area into a working life with…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course meets the needs of students who wish to develop a portfolio of valuable skills, for example: Architectural Drawing, CAD2D and 3D, Architectural Model Making and Design. These skills will equip students to find employment in…

This QQI Level 6 course covers a wide range of business subjects and will give students a very strong foundation in management, marketing, sales, finance, law and economics. The course is designed to maximise the advanced-entry options to a range of degree programmes across our partner, higher-education colleges in Dublin. Career progression opportunities also.

This QQI Level 6 course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge relating to legal practice. Students taking this advanced work based course will be prepared to take up employment as personal assistants in a legal environment

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview DFEi has a long history of providing further education and training courses aimed at students who want to work in the furniture industry. Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in…

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is designed to allow students to gain the hard and soft skills necessary to manage an administration department in any contemporary business/office environment. Students will learn about the skills necessary to perform their role…

This QQI Level 6 course aims to perfect programming skills learned at QQI Level 5 in order to attain advanced entry to Year 2 of Computer Science at TUD, NCI, IADT or Griffith College

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This advanced course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the technology sector.  Software is ubiquitous and critical in almost every facet of the knowledge economy, as a result, industry’s demand…

This Early Childhood Care and Education Level 6 Major award programme – 6M2007 will provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence to work as autonomous practitioners and to lead and supervise others in the provision of quality early childhood care and education in a variety of ECCE settings, whether working in a day care…

A well established and popular professional accountancy course in Rathmines College

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is an excellent upskilling and portfolio course for students who wish to progress to either media or TV/film degrees or employment. Students gain highly practical skills in a range of techniques used in…

This QQI Level 6 course reflects the advancement of digital technology and publication of news on multiple platforms and gives students the tools to report the news in a constantly evolving media environment.

This one year course is ideally suited to the student who has a creative flair and is interested in pursuing a career in Graphic Design or Advertising. It combines essential drawing skills with the use of modern creative media applications such as InDesign, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. This is a practical course providing students with the…

The purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will have the skills to understand the interrelationships between systems of the body and recognise the…

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Healthcare sector or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students will…

Animal Welfare; Animal Grooming; Animal Behaviour; Small Animal Husbandry & Housing; Biology; Animal Anatomy & Physiology; Maths- optional; Work Experience; Communications; Word Processing

Want to be an animator? Learn to set things in motion, tell stories, bring worlds to life. Start your creative future in IADT’s internationally acclaimed BA (Hons) in Animation. Explore and document your world as you learn the skills to become an animation production artist. You will develop creative and technical expertise, as well as…

OVERVIEW Animation Drawing Studies is a comprehensive foundation programme. It has a particular emphasis on the development of strong drawing skills whilst offering a broad introduction to animation. COURSE CONTENT Animation Drawing Studies Animation Layout Design Multimedia Authoring Craft and Design Communications Drawing Figure Studies Painting Sculpture Work Experience

Ever thought you’d like to run your own business some day? That day begins on this practical course, in which you study entrepreneurship, management, marketing, digital marketing and finance. Through project work you will get the opportunity to apply your classroom learning to real business ideas.  This knowledge and the transferable skills you acquire are…

Fascinating and practical, this is a unique opportunity to study how psychology applies to everyday existence – including our use of technology – and to explore how psychology can create new ways to improve quality of life. Topics include; personality, childhood, mental processes (such as attention and memory), the brain and its disorders, and how…

This is a one year course for students over the age of 21 years who wish to enter the fields of Social Care and Social Studies. As an access programme this course meets the needs of students who wish to apply for mature entry to Higher Education or further professional training

This is a broad academic introduction to social studies and social care. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training.

Duration Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) Overview An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college such as DFEi with work-based learning in a company. This Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship programme is a 4-year programme consisting of…

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the philosophy and practice underpinning a specific approach to Early Childhood Education, to include one of the following Montessori, Froebel, Steiner or Weikart. Module objectives: To familiarise the learner with various educational theorists and their programmes suitable for…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course meets the needs of students who wish to develop a portfolio of valuable skills, for example: Architectural Drawing, CAD2D and 3D, Architectural Model Making and Design. These skills will equip students to find employment in the…

This is a one year Professional Practice course in the area of Art and Craft. Students will work with a range of practical craft skills, focusing on a specialised skill base and developing pathways to employment or third level studies.

The undergraduate Art program offers students an integrated and multidisciplinary experience. Critically observe aspects of the natural, man-made and digital environment. This Art programme gives you the opportunity to work broadly and experimentally across a wide range of media and practices including paint, print, photography, video, sculpture, sound, performance and curation. As you progress you…