Prospective StudentsCertification & Progression to Higher Education
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 two main awarding bodies are FETAC and BTEC. All our awards are internationally recognised and are placed on the NQAI framework. 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 |
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. |
| 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 Technology |
Year 1 |
FETAC Level 5 |
ACADX |
See FETAC Links
|
| Interior Design (3d & Product) |
Year 1 Year 2 & 3 |
FETAC Level 5
|
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 |
| 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. |
| Hairdressing |
Year 1 |
FETAC Level 5 |
See FETAC Links, |
|
| Science & Technology | ||||
| Pre-University Science | 1 year | CDVEC | Selected science courses in DCU & DIT. | |
| Preliminary Engineering | 1 year | FETAC level 5 | 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 |
|
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 | ||||
|
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 |
FETAC Level 5 |
DCHSX |
See FETAC Links. |
|
Health Science (pre-Nursing) |
1 year | FETAC Level 5 | DCHSX | See FETAC Links |
|
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. |
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