As academic research has increasingly broken down disciplinary boundaries, it has become clear that researchers of the future will need to be able to use knowledge and skills from across multiple disciplines to address major research questions. At the same time, the pace of economic change means that transferrable skills such as communication, critical thinking and cultural awareness are increasingly seen as the vital keys to career success. Liberal Arts at Monaghan Institute is the perfect way to kick-start learning to match the needs of current employers.

Liberal Arts introduces learners to research skills, academic writing skills and methods of study that are necessary for successful participation at third level. The course also incorporates research into suitable avenues of progression for those wishing to continue their studies upon successful completion.

Liberal Arts combines skills and knowledge from several disciplines – it provides a broad scope of study rather than a narrow focus and this allows students to gain learning experience in a wide range of subject matter. Liberal Arts is about giving students choice and flexibility while providing a variety of essential skills that will benefit their progression on to university and ultimately their chosen career.

Areas of study may include:

• Personal and Professional Development
• Research and Study Skills
• Communications
• History
• Literary, Visual and Performing Arts
• English Literature
• Intercultural Studies
• Classical Studies
• Word Processing

5M3114 QQI Level 5 General Studies

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For more information on this course, please contact Ollie Maldonado