Pre-University programmes at Monaghan Institute are becoming increasingly popular and assist graduates in accessing their preferred degree choice.

Best of luck to all Leaving Certificate students awaiting their results later this month. We understand that this can be a time of great celebration and maybe also, challenge.

Maybe you are unclear about which College Course is right for you and would like to complete a preparation Course? If this is the case, Monaghan Institute, your local Further Education College, is there to support students in accessing the correct pathway to University.

We have a suite of QQI Pre-University programmes commencing this September, which are becoming increasingly popular and assist students in accessing their preferred degree choice at third level, next year. Study:

• Animal and Agri-Sciences
• Arts
• Education and Teaching
• Engineering
• Business and Accounting
• Business with Law
• Computing
• Health, Social Studies and Psychology
• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Sports Studies

Key Benefits

The programmes enable learners to gain a foundation level of knowledge in their chosen field with a focus on progression to degrees. As university preparation courses they include many benefits:

• They boost your skills and confidence before you begin more intensive study as part of degree programme.
• You become familiar with routine college skills including, research skills, referencing, management of continuous assessment and assignment development.
• Our Courses are short – typically no longer than one year. They also contain vocational placements, which is beneficial for UCAS applications.
• Universities have increased programme links and reserved places for our QQI learners in recognition of the value of this route to Higher Education.

Open Evening – 28^th August 2024

If you think a Pre-University Course may be the correct option for you this year or you would like to find out more about the courses, come along to our Open Evening on Wednesday 28^th of August from 4pm until 7pm at our campus on the Armagh Road in Monaghan Town, where our dedicated staff team at Monaghan Institute will be available to support you with your queries.

Browse all our courses and apply online now to study with us this September.