Want to go to college? Don’t have enough points? Sorted; come to DFEi
DÚN Laoghaire Further Education Institute provides very real channels into third level institutions for those disappointed with their Leaving Certificate results or mature students seeking to improve their prospects.
The Learning Centre is a bright and attractive space, specifically designed as a study hub with banks of computers.
If you dream of designing your own furniture, repairing musical instruments or even creating buildings, have a look at DFEi’s Architectural Technology & Design or Construction & Engineering Technology courses.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses have proven to be reliable and sustainable routes to gainful employment and DFEi’s Pre-University Science courses in Laboratory Techniques and Food Science & Nutrition are the perfect first steps.
If you are more attracted to the binary, check out DFEi’s Computing & Electronic Technology or Software Development courses.
If you prefer to be ‘front of house’ or managing situations, DFEI’s courses in Marketing & Event Management, Business Studies with Law, or Police & Security Studies may be the perfect choice.
In the medical sphere, DFEi’s Community & Social Care course will get you started on the path that will enable you to work with dementia sufferers, or people with disabilities, mental health or social issues. If your heart is set on the nursing profession, consider DFEi’s Nursing Studies course.
Those with a love of animals might consider DFEi’s Animal Health Care courses, which boast state of the art facilities and provide regular field trips.
Those interested in entertaining, interpreting, investigating and reporting, will find a home at DFEi with its courses in TV & Digital Film, Digital Radio Production, Journalism for the Digital Age, Sound Production, and Music Production. On each of these courses, students will use industry standard equipment and software and avail of the sound studio, radio studio or TV studio.
The Arts, Culture & History course is an excellent foundation for pursuing an arts degree in NUI. With subjects like archaeology, folklore and local history, it is perfect for those who want to use a fascination with the past to propel their academic career forward.
The academic life of DFEi is punctuated by a vibrant calendar of social events showcasing the talents of the students.
Visit www.dfei.ie or come along to the information days on Thursday, August 30, from 2.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. or Wednesday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.