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Law Accountancy Childcare Business & Computing Psychology
CITY COLLEGES
Faculties PROFESSIONAL LAW SCHOOL
City Colleges represents a completely novel approach to third-level professional education
Head of Professional Law School:
and examination preparation. We offer students
Philip Burke, LL.B, Barrister
superb tuition, innovative and flexible study modes, the best and most up-to-date study materials and
Professional Law Programme Manager:
a relentless commitment to personal attention.
Pamela Morton
Some of Ireland’s leading lecturers in the areas of Professional Law and Professional Accountancy,
City Colleges’ Professional Law School is home to
Childcare, Business & Computing, and Psychology
some of Ireland’s most talented and dedicated law
have come together to offer students a different
lecturers. Students are supplied with comprehensive
kind of educational experience, one where the
course manuals, excellent online resources (including
learner’s needs are paramount and his/her
recorded lectures), and dedicated study facilities
expectations are constantly surpassed. The City
in the heart of Dublin’s city centre as well as on the
Colleges Group delivers programmes from two
southside of the City in Templeogue.
venues in Dublin (City Centre and Templeogue), Limerick City and online throughout the country. Our Ethos
Law Society Entrance Examinations City Colleges’ FE1 entrance examination preparatory course offers students exceptional tuition and support for all eight law papers: Company Law,
At City Colleges, we believe that the student
Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Criminal Law,
experience is, in large part, determined by the
European Union Law, Equity & Trusts, Real Property
quality of the tuition provided. For this reason, we
and the Law of Torts.
have assembled a team of talented and inspiring lecturers and guarantee our class sizes are limited
Those who have a recognised undergraduate degree,
to ensure every student receives individual
or who have passed or gained exemption from the
attention and support.
Preliminary Examination, can sit these examinations which are held twice yearly, in Spring and Autumn. City Colleges boasts the very best and most experienced FE-1 lecturers and the most up-to-date and comprehensive FE-1 manuals in Ireland. City Colleges’ FE1 lecturing team have taught an outstanding 14 Law Society Entrance Examination first placed prizewinners between them. King’s Inn Preparation Course The Honorable Society of King’s Inns entrance examinations consist of five papers: Constitutional law, Law of Contract, Criminal law, Law of Evidence and the Law of Torts. To be eligible to sit these examinations, students must have either an approved Law degree or have completed the Honorable Society of King’s Inns Diploma in Legal Studies course. All materials are provided including up-to-date materials and past examination papers. This course is delivered by dedicated lecturers who have many years’ experience in preparing students to pass these entrance examinations.
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Diploma in Legal Studies
the support, guidance and individual attention to
This programme is an ideal foundation for those who
students as they work to reach their academic goals
wish to gain an understanding of the law and the Irish
and pursue their chosen careers in the Childcare
legal system, and upon which further legal studies
industry. Online support and detailed notes for all
can be based. Modules include: Sources of Law,
modules are available to all registered students.
Contract Law, The Irish Legal System, Criminal Law, Tort Law and Constitutional Law.
FETAC Level 5 Childcare (Major Award) This programme offers a solid foundation in the
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY
childcare industry for those wishing to pursue a career in this area. It is designed for those who wish
City College’s School of Professional Accountancy
to care for young children in a range of settings,
caters to the needs of students pursuing the
which may include: Nurseries, Crèches, Play Groups,
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Primary Schools and Special Needs areas. There
(ACCA) and Certified Accounting Technician
are eight modules to be completed; Caring for
qualifications. We provide quality tuition delivered by
Children, Child Development, Working in Childcare,
experienced lecturers who have the necessary skills
Communications, Art and Crafts in Childcare, Early
and understanding backed by practical experience
Childhood Education, Teamworking and Work
to ensure optimum examination results. The most
Experience.
up-to-date course materials and online resources are made available to all registered students. ACCA Certified Accounting Technician course provides students with the necessary qualification
Since starting my Level 5 Certificate in Childcare last November I have enjoyed each and every class. The College is
to work effectively in accounting support roles in all
conveniently located and the staff
sectors of business.
always greet you with a smile and a warm
ACCA Part-time Courses The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) course consists of 16 papers – 9
welcome. The course tutor Aoife Kelly has been extremely informative, professional and friendly. She is very approachable and
Fundamental papers and 7 Professional. The
is always quick to help with any questions
Fundamental papers (F1-F9) equip students with a
or queries about the course. I have rarely
comprehensive understanding of the knowledge,
missed a class which is testament to both
skills and techniques required by the modern professional accountant. The Professional papers
Aoife and the course itself. I would highly
(P1-P7) build upon the technical skills already
recommend City Colleges as a place for
acquired by students and explores more advanced
adult education.
professional skills, techniques and values that are required and used by the expert accountant acting in
Pamela Manscier
an advisory or consultancy role at a senior level. To qualify as an ACCA member students must complete 14 papers, a Professional Ethics module and must have a minimum of three years’ practical experience. Our expert team of lecturers is available to discuss subject choice and give you guidance on how to approach these examinations. SCHOOL OF CHILDCARE City College’s School of Childcare offers professional and dedicated courses delivered by extremely talented and dedicated tutors who will provide all
FETAC Level 6 Supervision in Childcare (Major Award) This programme offers students more in-depth knowledge and qualifications for the childcare profession equipping them with the specific skills, knowledge and competence required to supervise in a range of childcare settings and support others in their role and performance. This course complies with the requirements laid out to qualify childcare providers for the ECCE scheme. Modules include: Child Development, Early Childhood Programmes, Social and Legal Issues and Supervision in Childcare.
FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Montessori Education
FETAC Level 5 Forensic Psychology
This qualification provides an in-depth knowledge
This programme is designed to enable students to
of Montessori philosophy and methodology, with
acquire an understanding of contemporary theories
specific training of the Montessori materials
of criminal behaviour and to prepare them to
suitable for children up to the age of six years
perform practical tasks in forensic science.
old. This course also provides extensive coverage on Montessori’s views of the physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of children up to 6 years. It is a comprehensive course which qualifies students to run their own Montessori Schools or to add further in-depth experience and qualification for a person seeking employment in childcare. Modules include Montessori Philosophy, Practical Life, Sensorial Education, Montessori Language, Montessori Maths and Montessori Culture.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTING City Colleges’ School of Business & Computing offers industry-relevant education and training using a student centric approach, with lecturers, facilities and course materials of the highest quality. Our students will benefit from our professional development courses in the areas of Business, Event Management, Computing, Education, Project Management and Quality Assurance.
I am extremely happy in choosing City Colleges to complete my FETAC Childcare level 5 course. It has been very informative and I feel very lucky that Aoife Kelly is my tutor, she has a keen knowledge and
• ICM Diploma in Human Resources Development • FETAC Level 5 Human Resources • ICM Diploma in Business
interest in what she is teaching which
• FETAC Level 5 Business and Administration
makes me want to achieve the very
• FETAC Level 6 Business Management
best that I can. I have no doubt that I am
• FETAC Level 6 Supervisory Management Skills
working under the best tutor available and
• FETAC Level 5/IAPR Certificate in News Journalism
really like her kind, thoughtful personality
• FETAC Level 5 Safety and Health at Work
so much so that I am looking into doing
• FETAC Level 6 Sales Negotiation
FETAC Childcare level 6 with City Colleges. Debbie Devonport
• FETAC Level 6 Project Management • FETAC Level 6 Event Management
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
• FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer • FETAC Level 6 Coaching
City Colleges’ School of Psychology offers two
• FETAC Level 6 Monitoring Quality Assurance
exciting diplomas which were designed for those
• EDI Teachers’ Diploma in Information Technology
interested in the science of behaviour and mental processes. The principal objective of these courses is to provide students with a sound understanding of psychology as an empirical science.
• FETAC Level 5 Web Authoring • FETAC Level 6 Web Authoring • FETAC Level 5 Payroll - Manual & Computerised
FETAC Level 5 Psychology
• FETAC Level 5 Accounts [Including SAGE]
This programme introduces students to basic
• European Computer Driving Licence [ECDL]
concepts of psychology and develops their understanding and awareness of contemporary issues in the field.
• Advanced ECDL • A+ CompTIA • N+ CompTIA • Basic Computer Skills