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Dropping out in second year , can i get any certification for year 1 ?

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  • 05-01-2016 12:33am
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    teddyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭


    Hello There
    Need some advice on dropping out of my degree course.
    So I am in the second year of a four year course and seriously having doubts.
    Seeing as i am getting on a bit(40ish), this will probably be it for me and third level.
    So i am hoping i could at least get a 'certificate' for passing first year.
    Is it a case of 'all or nothing' or could last years work count towards a lower qualification ?
    The college does run a one year ,fetac level 6 course , which is identical to the first year of the degree course ,which i have completed.
    Any advice would be appreciated.


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    melanie76c
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭melanie76c


    hi teddyhead - I am also a 4 year mature (40) student. Currently in 3rd year. As far as I am aware, the 1st year gets you nothing. If you finish 2nd year, you are entitled to an exit award, which in your case would be a diploma, if exited after 3rd yr, a degree. The colleges do not advertise these exit awards and are only issued when requested. All it will take is for you to complete and pass your exams in May - would be a shame to waste the last year and half...why are you thinking of quitting?


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    teddyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭teddyhead


    Thanks for that melanie. Some food for thought there.Seems sensible to give it till May at least.
    As much as I enjoy the course and the whole buzz of Art college , my particular department seems at times to be quite chaotic and lacking in any direction.
    I dont know if I can sustain myself in this atmosphere of confusion and negativity for the long haul.
    This is not just a personal view , It seems quite prevalent amongst my peers. Even faculty members and staff from other departments are amused/appalled at our lack of facilities and general lack of leadership/direction.
    Our drop out rate is quite high for a second year group. Anyway 'rant over' , thanks again for the advice.


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    jaqian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,724 ✭✭✭jaqian


    Hey TeddyHead another 40yr+ student here, I'll be completing my diploma this summer and heading in for a degree. If the course is that crazy get your diploma but find another college to finish your degree. I find it tough going sometimes with job and two kids at home but I know it'll be with it in the end. Only sorry I didn't do this years ago :)


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