Pathways – Engaging with Further and Higher Education
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Course Overview
This module is designed to give learners an insight into a range of introductory DkIT modules. It will equip learners with the academic skills, experiential learning and confidence required to engage with Further and Higher Education.
What makes this course different
Local to you
It is taught out in local community settings
Variety of modules
Learners get the opportunity to try out 4 different taster modules
Break Down Barriers
It is aimed at building confidence and breaking down barriers to coming back into education.
Course Delivery and Modules
The course is delivered for 12 of the 14 sessions off campus in community settings. 1 cohort in a Dundalk community setting and 1 cohort in a Drogheda setting. The other 2 sessions are held either on DkIT Campus or at another venue TBA.
It is held on 1 morning a week between 10-12. Tuesday mornings in Dundalk and Thursday mornings in Drogheda.
The graduation is held on campus in DkIT.
- Community Development & Active Citizenship
- Engaging with Further Education, Higher Education and setting life goals
- Psychology
- Social Care
- Mindset for Education
- Careers Guidance
- Planning for the Future
- Other Current Relevant Disciplinary Subjects
Education Progression
Learners who have successfully completed Pathways can progress to the Headstart – Navigating Further and Higher Education programme which is taught on campus for 10 weeks.
Learners can also progress to the DkIT Access Programme – DkAP.
Certificate in Access to Higher Education New course
Fees and Funding
Fully funded by Louth Local Development so there is no fee for learners as long as learners fulfil the SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) requirements.
Entry requirements
Must fulfil SICAP requirements:
- Live in County Louth
- People living in disadvantaged communities
- People impacted by educational disadvantage
- People living in jobless households or households where the primary income source is low-paid and/or precarious.
How to apply
Apply to Christina King at Louth Local Development by emailing:
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).