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The College has developed a wide variety of course certification and links for progression to further study. Many of the two and three year courses offer two different award types. The table below sets out the different award types offered and the general progression routes available from them. Check the individual course pages for details of the certification offered by the course you are interested in and the college links available from it. You may be required to study designated subjects and achieve specific course results to avail of the progression routes for further study. In most cases it is the results you achieve on your course in Coláiste Dhúlaigh which enable you to progress and not your Leaving Certificate results. This information is constantly changing, so you are advised to contact the College directly if you require a specific progression route.

Learners are strongly advised to consult the most up to date College Links Document which is available from the College.

TRANSFER TO UNIVERSITY IN THE UK & NORTHERN IRELAND

Many of our graduates have acquired their degrees by taking this route. If you are still in school, it may seem a daunting task to go abroad to study. However, you do not travel until you have spent at least two years in Coláiste Dhúlaigh — and by then you will be more than ready for the challenge.

Programme	Duration	Award Body and Level	Award Code/Name	Progression
Business Department
Certificate in Business Studies	Year 1 Year 2	FETAC Level 5 FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business Studies	BBSXX	Advanced entry to DIT. See FETAC Links.
English & European Studies	1 year	FETAC Level 5	ELESX	See FETAC Links.
Languages & European Studies	1 year	FETAC Level 5	ELESX	See FETAC Links.
Pre-University Languages	1 year	FETAC Level 5	ELESX	Entry to DCU Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies. See FETAC Links.
Marketing Management & Media Analysis	Year 1 Year 2	FETAC Level 5 FETAC Level 6	BMXXX	See FETAC Links.
Office Administration & IT	1 Year	FETAC Level 5	BBSXX	See FETAC Links
Art & Design
Animation	Year 1 Year 2 & 3	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+	AACDX HND (Animation)	See FETAC Links Final year entry to Honours Degree Programme in University of Wolverhampton.
Art and Design Portfolio Preparation	1 year	FETAC Level 5	AAXXX	See FETAC Links
Architectural Studies	1 year	FETAC Level 5	ADESX	Ulster, University of Canterbury. See FETAC Links
Architectural Technology	Year 1 Year 2 & 3 Year 4	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+ UOW Level 8	ACADX HND (Architectural Technology) BSc. (Hons)	See FETAC Links BSc. (Hons) Architectural Design Technology
Interior Design (3d & Product)	Year 1 Year 2 & 3	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+	AACDX HND (Spatial Design)	See FETAC Links Final year entry to Honours Degree Programme in University of Ulster and Wolverhampton as well as Third year entry to Griffith College Level 7
Graphic Design	Year 1 Year 2	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+	AACDX HND (Graphic Design)	See FETAC Links Final year entry to BA(Hons), University of Wolverhampton, University of Ulster.
Fashion & Textiles	2 years	FETAC Award (Level 5 and Level 6)	AFDES	See FETAC Links
Fine Art Practice	1 year	FETAC Level 6	AABXX	See FETAC Links
Media
Communication and Media Production	Year 1 Year 2 & 3	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+	EMPXX Diploma in Communication & Media Production	Progression to the final year of the BA (Hons) Media, at the University of Wolverhampton and Universitiy of Cumbria and advanced entry into Griffith College, Dublin.
Journalism	Year 1 & 2	BTEC Level 6+	HND (Media- Journalism	Final year entry to the BA (Hons) degree programme in the University of Wolverhampton and Universitiy of Cumbria. 3rd year entry to Griffith College, Dublin.
Film Production	2 years	BTEC Level 6+	HND (Media-Moving Image)	Entry into degree programmes in UK universities is possible.
Performing Arts
Theatre Studies	Year 1 Year 2 & 3	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+	EPATP HND (Theatre and Media Production)	See FETAC Links. Advanced entry to Rose Bruford College in England, University of Wales, University of Ulster, Swansea Institute, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire College.
Hairdressing	Year 1 Year 2	FETAC Level 5 DES	DHXXX Junior & Senior Trades Examination	See FETAC Links, Industry Standard Qualification
Science & Technology
Pre-University Science	1 year	CDVEC		Selected science courses in DCU & DIT. Physiotherapy, Enchede, Holland.
Preliminary Engineering	1 year	DIT Level 6	DIT Foundation Cert.	DIT engineering.
Medical Laboratory Science	Year 1 Year 2	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+	CASLT HND (Applied Biology)	See FETAC Links.IT Sligo & Tallaght, DIT and University of Ulster.
Computer Science	Year 1 Year 2	FETAC Level 5 FETAC Level 6	CITXX	Advanced entry to DIT, Computer Science Honours Degree.
Computer Systems Technician	Year 1 Year 2	FETAC Level 5 FETAC Level 6	CELTX CCNMX	Advanced entry DIT Kevin Street. Final year of Hons. Degree in the University of Sunderland.
Leisure, Tourism & Social Care
Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Adventure Management	Year 1 Year 2 & 3	FETAC Level 5 BTEC Level 6+	DOREC HND (Outdoor Adventure Management)	Advanced entry into Galway- Mayo I T and Birmingham College.
Applied Social Studies	1 year	FETAC Level 5	DCHSX	See FETAC Links.
Social Care Practice	2 year	BTEC Level 6+	HND (Social Care Practice)	Siigo IT, Carlow IT, Dundalk IT and University of Wolverhampton
Special Needs Assistant	Year 1 Year 2 & 3	FETAC Level 5 FETAC Level 6+	DCHSX ROA S	See FETAC Links.
Health Science (pre-Nursing)	1 year	FETAC Level 5	DCHSX	See FETAC Links, Nursing in DCU
Health Science (Physiology and Sport )	1 year	FETAC Level 5	DSRXX	See FETAC Links.
Business and Tourism	1 year	FETAC Level 5	DTXXX	See FETAC Links.
FETAC - Further Education and Training Awards Council HND- Higher National Diploma. HND is equivalent to a Level 6 qualification on NQAI Framework in general. FETAC LINKS – Details of specific linked courses and module requirements should be checked at www.fetac.ie CDVEC - City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee A student may be required to study designated modules and achieve specific course results to avail of the above progression routes.