Social Studies - Applied
Aim: This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of social studies, sociology and psychology in order to be able to acquire knowledge, develop skills and competences to work under supervision in a range of social care settings or to progress further to higher education and training. There are different assessment processes in this course including assignments, exams, project work and learner records.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
This is a full time course that runs over 1 academic school year
4 days per week with 1 day a week on work experience placement,
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Social Care Practice – AIT
Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Applied Social Studies in Social care – AIT
Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Social Care Practice – Sligo IT
For information regarding QQI requirements and links to Higher Education Links follow the CAO website and lookup QQI requirements.
Further information
Contact the College for Fees
Maintenance Grants
Students in our College are eligible under the same conditions that apply to Third Level Institutions for the Government paid Maintenance Grant. Apply to SUSI on www.susi.ie
The Access to Post-Primary Teaching (APT) Project is a joint initiative between the National University of Ireland Galway and St. Angela’s College, Sligo, which is funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) under the Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH). PATH Strand 1 focuses on projects which set out to increase the number of students from under-represented groups entering teacher education.
The APT Project has developed a direct entry route into St. Angela’s three Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes. This restricted entry route is specifically for students from socio-economic groups which are under-represented in higher education, and who are undertaking a QQI-FET qualification in a Further Education (FE) College within the Border, Midland West (BMW) region only. APT entrants to the BA PME programmes receive a range of financial and other support on entry to the programme and throughout their studies.
This project is led by the Home Economics and Education Departments, along with the Access Office of St. Angela’s College, in partnership with Templemichael College and other Further Education (FE) providers in the Border, Midlands and Western (BMW) region. More information about the Access to Post-Primary Teaching Project is available from http://www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie/stangelas/prospective-students/undergraduate-students/
Modules
1. 5N1370 Social Studies
2. 5N0765 Intercultural Studies
3. 5N0754 Psychology
4. 5N0690 Communications
5. 5N1356 Work Experience
6. 5N0758 Care Support
7. 5N1279 Human Growth and Development
8. Health and Safety 5N1794
Work Experience
External work experience is a vital part of this course. Learners are required to secure a minimum of 80 hours’ work experience. Students will need to undergo Garda Vetting
QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies 5M2181
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