Our programmes are designed for adult learners, 18 years and over. If you are ready to learn, we offer a practical and accessible alternative to guide you along the path of learning, helping you at every step of your journey. Our provision of courses spans the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), including:

Access: Introduction or taster unaccredited modules
Further Education: QQI accredited Level 5 and 6
Higher Education: South East Technological University accredited Minor Awards, Certificates, BA Degrees at Level 6, 7 & 8.

Early school leavers
Did you leave school early? Or maybe you just want to learn a new skill? Our Access and Further Education programmes will help you take the next step. We are constantly developing our range of courses to help you prepare for employment and develop skills in personal and professional development or progression in further or higher education.

As an An Cosán learner, you are encouraged to actively engage with your own learning, and valuable networking opportunities are available through our learning community.

Continuous Professional Development
In the Community Education sector, we know the challenges of developing our skills and competencies with limited time and resources. An Cosán offers a new, creative approach to continuous professional development and we provide a wide range of accessible, accredited Higher Education Programmes delivered through our model of online community education. These include Minor Awards, Special Purpose Awards, Certificates and BA Degrees.

An Cosán offer two models of delivery:
Classroom-based model for learners who can attend face-to-face classes in An Cosán, Jobstown, Tallaght. The delivery format varies for each programme.

Blended online model which learners can access from anywhere in Ireland. The format can vary for tailored modules. In general, the format for our Minor Awards, Certificate, Higher Certificate and BA Degree programmes is as follows.

Each module consists of:
Weekly live online session (2.5 hours) over 6 / 7 weeks
Face to face workshop* (1 x Saturdays 10am-4pm)

Note: Start Dates and Workshop Dates are available on request.

Access to a broadband internet connection is recommended. For live classes, you will need access to a laptop with a headset and a microphone. For more detailed information on the technology requirements, you can request a Guide to Technology Requirements for Online Community Education by emailing courses@ancosan.ie.

We aim to have no more than 25 learners per course to enable real, personalised interaction between learners and tutors.

All Access courses are unaccredited. You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from An Cosán. All Further Education courses are accredited by QQI. All Higher Education courses are accredited by South East Technological University and are recognised qualifications.

Our community partners are an important part of our unique model of online community education, and they share our ethos. They are there to provide a communal space and support for learners to come together to access the coursework and provide access to technology (laptops and internet access), if this is a barrier for you.

Please get in touch if you would like to see if we have a local community partner in your area. Our network of community partners is continuously growing, and we have successfully delivered courses nationwide. If you would like to check if there is a Community Partner in your area, please email courses@ancosan.ie.