Courses

Students on Education and Training courses at Dunboyne College benefit from close links with Maynooth University and can access a range of academic and student supports across both campuses. Our one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges but also lay…

This one-year course prepares students for entrance into law and arts degrees in Irish universities and colleges. It also prepares students to work both in a legal environment in Ireland and abroad as well as in the legal departments of the business world. This law course option is available with additional modules in Business Administration,…

In the business department we challenge ourselves and our students to strive for excellence.  We believe that achievement lies not in luck but in preparation, hard work and attention to detail.  Our philosophy is that when you learn, you succeed. This is a two year course designed to encompass a broad range of business related…

This one year Business with Accounting course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for students wishing to advance to Business Degree Programmes in Third Level Institutes of Technology or Universities. Modules such as Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and Business Administration are core to this course and will give students who gain a place on a Degree…

This one-year course prepares the student to explore Food Science and the principles of food processing with a view to gaining employment or progressing to further education or training in science, as a food scientist and in the agriculture sector. A food scientist applies their knowledge of biology and chemistry to develop and improve foods…

This one-year full time course in Pre-University Psychology will introduce you to the field of “scientific psychology” and provide you with a broad understanding of the various subdisciplines within this social science. Over the year, you will learn how psychologists’ study, explain and predict behaviour, in addition to classifying and treating abnormal behaviour. You will learn about the use of psychology in clinical, forensic, consumer, occupational and other community settings. The modules have been specifically selected to provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge…

Anatomy & Physiology; Biology; Physics; Laboratory Skills; Chemistry; Mathematics; Communications; Word Processing; Personal & Professional Development

This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university. The course will cater for three different groups of learners: Students who did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen Science course, Students who wish to acquire a…

This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university. The course will cater for three different groups of learners: Students who did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen Science course, Students who wish to acquire a…

This Pre-University Science course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Science, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education. Students who pass all modules including course practical work (the pass mark in each…

This one year course is designed to provide students with the practical and theoretical skills that are necessary for success in the worlds of sports and leisure. Coaching will be provided in a variety of disciplines.

This Pre-University Sports Science course coversSports Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Sport and Recreation Studies, First Aid Responder PHECC approved, communications, Work Experience, Exercise and Fitness, kinesiology, Sports and Exercise Injury Prevention. Workshops in Massage, Exercise and Fitness will be offered throughout the year.

The Preliminary Engineering course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Engineering at third level, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education. As the only PLC course in the country currently delivering the…

The Preliminary Engineering course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Engineering at third level, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education. As the only PLC course in the country currently delivering the…

Research and Study Skills 5N3113 Team Working 5N1367 Work Experience 5N1356 Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749 Word Processing 5N1358 Nutrition 5N2006 Reception and Front-Line Office Skills 5N1407 Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734

Preparation for LC Irish Oral & Listening exams

from good standard Ordinary Level to Higher level

This course allows learners to develop practical culinary skills with an understanding of nutrition, food science and food hygiene. The course includes active menu planning and food service in our restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to obtain a primary certificate in food hygiene accredited by the Environmental Health Officers Association (E.H.O.A).

This programme will present the learner with the opportunity to develop practical culinary skills and an    understanding of the requirements to work in the hospitality industry.      What Will I Study? Culinary Techniques (5N0630) Food Science and Technology (5N0730) Meal Service (5N0635) Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition (5N2085) Pastry, Baking and Desserts (5N2084)…

This Professional Floristry course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility. VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit. This course is also…

VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit. This course is also available to hose who are not VTOS eligible. A course charge will apply to those who are not VTOS eligible. This one year floristry course will equip…

Aim This course introduces the student to the area of social care in a variety of settings. It develops the core skills and knowledge to practise safely in caring for people with a range of social care needs. Integral to this course is the development of empathy and understanding when working with people in a…

This QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture course involves 25 weeks of college work and skills training and a eight week practical learning period (PLP) in a Teagasc approved horticultural unit. In an average week, students will spend three to four days at the college. Course Aims By combining class and practical work at the…

This QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horticulture course is offered over a 32 week period and will consist of either 24 or 16 weeks of College based course work and 8 or 16 weeks of a practical learning period (PLP) depending on the chosen stream. Course Modules Subjects included in the QQI Level 6…

This is a one year Course which aims to equip students with the skills necessary to work as an office administrator in a variety of organisations. Work experience in a relevant area will be undertaken one day a week. Awarding Body: Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC)/QQI Business Award Level 5 5M2102 Career Opportunities:…

Develop the professional, technical, social and administrative skills needed to deliver a professional regional tour guiding experience to visitors to Kerry. What Will I Study? Irish Natural Heritage and Culture (6N20231) Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) Why Should I Apply? You enjoy interacting with people and sharing stories. Opportunities for travel Strong demand for qualified guides…

Sport and Recreation Studies Exercise and Fitness Communications Work Experience Injury Prevention Kinesiology Sports Anatomy and Physiology Rehabilitation Support Massage Students will engage in practical work experience over the year as and may also engage in their work placement overseas as part of Erasmus +.

Course aim To assists students in achieving access to further and higher education through improvement of their point score. Modules English Irish Maths Applied Maths Biology Chemistry Physics Business Economics Accounting French German Spanish Geography History Home Economics Classical Studies Art Music  

Rathmines College has been offering an excellent Repeat Leaving Certificate course for over 40 years. This one-year repeat leaving cert offers students a wide variety of subject choices and the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The Repeat Leaving Certificate assists students in achieving access to further and higher education. Course fee just Euro 300

The Department of Adult and Community Education in Maynooth University takes a very different approach to teaching and learning than a lot of people will have encountered through their previous educational experiences. We value the knowledge that people bring with them from their everyday life and work with the student to bring them through the…