This interdisciplinary course combines the study of Politics, Economics and Social Science and gives an understanding of the interactions between economic, social and political processes.
This course covers how governments, policies and international relations work, learning to understand people and businesses, markets and governments, and how to respond to national and global changes, whilst understanding society, human behaviour and relationships.
Students will have the option of taking a language, Irish, French or Spanish, along with European Studies.
These qualifications can be used to progress to a variety of degree and certificate programmes in a wide range of
Universities.
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:
• Applied Economics
• European Studies
• Political Studies
• Intercultural Studies
• Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
• Business Administration and Skills
• Marketing Practice
• Word Processing
• Safety and Health at Work
• Language Option
• Communications
• Research and Study Skills
• Work Experience
• Mathematics
CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 or
Level 5 General Studies 5M3114
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
| College | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course ID | 180162 |
| Course Location | Dunboyne, Meath |
| Course Category | Business |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Start Date | 1st September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 31st May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Time | Full time |
| Entry Requirements | • Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or; • Mature Students or; • Other equivalent qualifications All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | Graduates may pursue a degree in many Universities. Alternatively, students may seek immediate employment in a range of public service bodies or business. There is now a large range of certificates, ordinary and honours degree courses available to graduates on the newly expanded QQI Links Programme. The Pre-University Politics, Economics and Social Science option will allow students to progress to third level colleges and universities like Maynooth University, Trinity, Technological University of the Shannon Athlone, TUD, DCU, Dundalk Institute of Technology. Graduates can also access the 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: UCD: DN700 Philosophy, Politics and Economics – Social Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years) DN750 Social Policy and Sociology (Level 8, 3 Years) DCU: DC230 Economics, Politics and Law (Level 8, 3 or 4 Years) DC295 Arts – Politics (Level 8, 3 Years) DC231 International Relations (Level 8, 4 Years) DC189 Global Challenges (Level 8, 4 Years) DC238 Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (Level 8, 4 Years) Maynooth University: MH101 Arts – Economics /Politics (Level 8, 3 Years) MH107 Social Science (Level 8, 3 Years) MH101 Arts (Politics and International Relations) (Level 8, 4 Years) Trinity: TR081 Business, Economics and Social Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) SETU Waterford: SE920 Social Science (Level 8, 3 Years) NUI Galway: GY132 Government (Politics, Economics and Law) (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD Blanchardstown: TU902 International Business (Level 8, 4 Years) |
| Course Code | 5M2102/ 5M3114 |
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