• Research and Study Skills 5N3113

• Psychology 5N0754

• Social Studies 5N1370

• European Studies 5N1444

• Communications 5N0690

• Personal and Professional Development 5N2985

• Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977

• IT Skills 4N1125 & Computer Applications 4N1112

• Word Processing 5N1358

QQI Level 5 Award in General Studies (5M3114)

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
• Pre-entry guidance meeting
• Mature applicants welcome.

Student Contribution: €175

QQI Exam Fee €50

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.

• Progression from 5M3114 to all ATU courses (except Nursing) & many University of Galway courses.

The following is a selection of the most relevant progression options * CAO

University of Galway

• Bachelor of Arts Level 8

• Psychology - Denominated

• Arts Mathematics and Education

• Arts Children and Youth Studies

• Arts Child Youth and Family Policy and Practice

• Arts English and Creative Writing

• Arts with Performing Arts Studies

• Arts Drama Theatre and Performance Studies

• Applied Social Sciences]

UL University of Limerick

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

• [Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology

UCD (University College Dublin)

• BA Two-Subject FT

• UCD's two subject BA Arts Degree

• Languages, Linguistics and Culture

For more information on third level progression links, visit:

• CAO - Course Search
• Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder

• Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course

• If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of part-time courses at reduced rates.

Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.

Ataria Tabi 2021

Pre-University Arts gave me another chance to prove I had the ability to go to university as I didn't perform well in my leaving certificate. I'm currently studying sociology and criminology in Bermingham University after receiving UCAS offers of paces on courses in Northampton, Coventry and Leicester. I also got two CAO offers to study DN700 BSc Social Sciences and DN520 BA Joint honours in UCD. Because of GTI support I'm now doing my dream course in a new country and new environment.

Stephen Kelly 2021

I chose to study Pre University Arts in GTI after coming to the realisation that the course I had undertaken in college was not something I wished to pursue. However, I had not taken a third language for my Leaving Cert exams and so found myself without one of the minimum requirements to attend the majority of Level 8 courses across any university in the country. I began my studies in GTI simply as a means to an end to proceed back into University once more, but it quickly became one of the most impactful and beneficial decisions I have ever made.

GTI helped me settle myself. I regained the confidence I had lost in my academic abilities after dropping out of college and I developed unique skills and techniques that will serve me well as I return to NUIG to study a Bachelor of Arts degree with English.

I would highly recommend registering for a course in GTI for anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation to my own or anyone who is unsure of immediately entering college after finishing the leaving cert. The teachers and staff were extraordinarily dedicated and kind throughout the duration of the course and beyond. I have nothing but respect and admiration for them as they helped me through quite an uncertain stage of my life and provided me with the ability to competently continue my academic pursuits.

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of paces available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

Email fiona.holden@gretb.ie