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  • 04-04-2016 11:47pm
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    RoisinD06
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi Guys,
    I was hoping someone could help me. I have never continued my education to third level and have no idea where to start! So I am beginning to do my research. I have always had a great interest in English, when I was in school and always a big reader! I am not sure whether that qualifies me to study in such a course but everybody has got to start somewhere right? I would love to find out more about it. I have done the usual research online but would love to get an insight from some students. Also would love to see a career become of all the hard work too. I will be a mature student when I attend so I would love to know whether this is the right move. Example, does anyone know whether the Teaching Council approved the BA in English from WIT? Also, what are the lectures like, the modules, the work load etc.
    I would really appreciate anyones opinion and advice!!
    Cheers!!


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    invara
    Registered Users Posts: 400 ✭✭invara


    I work in WIT, so not a student, but here is my tuppence.

    Doing a degree is a great thing for yourself, and usually has a strong payoff in terms of lifetime income.

    A BA in English is a very broad degree, so it is not always obvious what peoples do afterwards and can take individuals on that path some time to figure out and put shape on their career. English grads are often found in roles where strong communication and written English is a sought after skill- so media, publishing, journalism, teaching, advertising and PR are obvious career paths. Less obvious career paths are public sector appointments, law and general business. Often after BA grads go on to a Masters or other PG programme and it is the more specialist programme that equips them for a particular field in world of work.

    You should contact the course director Paul Clougher for a chat, or one of the lead lecturers; and get a feel for what your are letting yourself in for. The entry criteria are online- as far I know entry is via CAO, but Paul will be able to go through this with you.


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    RoisinD06
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭RoisinD06


    Thanks so much for that, I'm delighted to hear about all the career paths you can achieve from the degree!! And also for the contact, I will definitely get in touch.


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    Digital Society
    Registered Users Posts: 972 ✭✭✭Digital Society


    I would highly advise that you drop an course leader an email. They are very helpful and the best source for facts.

    The website should have the contact details on the course page.


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