Higher Education

An Cosán is currently offering a range of third level part-time Degree, Higher Certificate, Certificate and modular programmes validated by the South East Technological University under delegated authority from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Our Courses

These programmes are developed in the context of Adult Community Education and Lifelong Learning and are intended for mature students. Entry requirements apply.

We are currently taking applications for our Higher Education courses commencing in September 2026.

Closing Date for applications is June 8 2026.

Apply here.

Online information sessions every Friday in May at 11am. Register here

Email he.admin@ancosan.ie with any queries.

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Certificate in Applied Addiction Studies and Community Development

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Certificate in Leadership and Community Development

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BA Degree in Applied Addiction Studies and Community Development

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BA Degree in Leadership and Community Development

The right supports for you

Our wraparound services provide effective support to learners. This is important because returning to learning can be daunting for someone who has been alienated from education.

An Cosán’s holistic, learner-centered approach puts you, the learner, at the heart of all we do. We provide ‘a place of hearth and home’ and know that our learners’ basic needs must be met before they can excel in their studies

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