University Access Programme 5M3114
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to build the knowledge, skill and competence required for participation in higher education, including acquiring a broad range of knowledge for an academic discipline, and key skills for academic research and enquiry.
Research and Study Skills 5N3113
European Studies 5N1444
Communications 5N0690
Personal and Professional Development 5N2985
Word Processing 5N1358
The Internet 5N1611
Business Law 5N2091
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.
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 info.gti@gretb.ie
