• Opinion
  • 24 Jan 23

Education Special: Liberties College

Education Special: Liberties College
<br>Liberties College. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.
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LIBERTIES COLLEGE

Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8
Tel: (01) 454 0044
libertiescollege.ie

Situated in the heart of Dublin city, Liberties College has become synonymous with excellent further education and training over the past five decades. The college attracts students from all over the country, catering for school leavers, people returning to education, and mature students wishing to upskill or re-skill.

Hosting over 600 students across their campus from a range of backgrounds, ages, cultures, experiences and nationalities, the exciting atmosphere of Liberties College is truly one of a kind. QQI Level 5 and 6 courses act as the perfect stepping stone for learners, with options in childcare; special needs assistant; tourism; national tour guiding; creative arts; healthcare; media; social studies; youth work; performance; retail; and University Access programmes. Liberties College also has great pre-apprenticeship opportunities in IT Networks and Software development.

New courses include Sustainable Interior Design; Ethical Hacking; Mental Health Studies; and Foundation Building for Third Level Success (Education and Training). Don’t miss their Open Day, taking place on Friday, January 20.

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