General Education Studies

Overview

This general education studies course will provide you with a sound basic knowledge in Mathematics, Written English and Irish History. A specialised tutor will motivate, guide and assist you throughout the course.

Composition, letter-writing, word study, spelling, comprehension, essential grammar, developing vocabulary for speaking and writing.

Acquiring an understanding of the events and personalities that shaped the history of Ireland is the best way to grasp how the Republic of Ireland came into being and why there are still serious political problems on the island. With the help of an excellent textbook, this course is a journey back in time over the last 100 years.

This is a practical course covering decimals, fractions, profit & loss, metric, proportion, area, simple interest, with many samples and 'easy to follow' examples.Three textbooks are provided with the course and are included in the fee.

Course Contents

Remember, You can complete this General Education Studies course within 6 to 9 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !

Detailed Content

Unit 1: English

• Nouns and Adjectives
• Punctuation
• Composition
• Verbs
• Conjunctions
• Adverbs & Prepositions
• Pronouns
• Letter Writing

Unit 2: Arithmetic

• Fractions
• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
• Decimals
• Percentages
• Simple Interest
• Metric System
• Numerical Ability Test
• Unitary Method
• Ratio and Proportion
• Area

Unit 3: Word Study

• Origin and Growth of English
• Examples of words ‘borrowed' from other languages
• Modern English
• Tudor English
• 17th Century
• Spelling

Unit 4: Irish History

• Parnell, Gladstone and Home Rule
• Anglo Irish Literature
• The Irish Revival
• Sinn Fein
• The Labour Movements
• The War of Independence, Treaty and Civil War
• Cosgrave in Power 1923 - 1932
• De Valera in Power 1932 - 1939
• The Emergency
• Education 1900 - 1950
• Fianna Fail 1951 - 1954
• Ireland's relations with the I.R.A. and Northern Ireland

As a Kilroy's College student, you will be assigned a personal tutor, who works with you throughout your course, providing expert guidance and tuition. With your experienced and qualified General Education Studies specialist as your tutor, you will be in "a class of one" but you will never be on your own.

An assignment is completed at the end of each study unit and sent to your tutor at the college. Helpful comments accompany each corrected assignment as they are promptly returned to you with your next study unit. You will receive regular feedback and encouragement from your tutor throughout your course, which helps to ensure the successful completion of your studies.

Any correspondence with the college and all your course work will be treated as strictly private and confidential.

Many of our students currently employed have received a promotion or an increase in salary, as a direct result of completing a Kilroy's College course. Many students tell us that our courses have given them the confidence to go on to further study, to begin work or to change careers. So if you don't have time for evening classes or you would prefer to study at home at your own pace, this General Education Studies course could be perfect for you.

• You don't need to take time off from work or other personal commitments as this General Education Studies course allows you the flexibility and confidentiality of studying at home.
• You can start studying at any time as the college is open all year round.
• Because you study from home it offers you valuable savings in time and transportation.
• There is no pressure on time, no age limits and no previous experience is required.
• You will be in "a class of one" with your own tutor, an experienced and qualified specialist in General Education Studies, and your tuition is private and confidential.
• You will receive everything you need to get started in your student study pack.
• You will be awarded the Kilroy's College Diploma in General Education Studies in recognition of your educational achievement, on the successful completion of your course.

Delivery Method:
1. Correspondence

Private Tutor: Yes

Duration: 6 to 9 months