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Social Studies with Psychology - Applied

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2181

There is a recognised need for a variety of qualified practitioners in the Social Care sector. This course is the ideal stepping stone to help you get to a 3rd Level qualification. A significant number of students have also gained employment in settings such as Residential Care Centres, Community Projects, Youth Centres, Centres for the Elderly/Aged, or assisting people with disabilities.

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
Location:
Castlebar
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre

Duration

This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied

A QQI Level 4 qualification

Mature students (age 23+) welcome

Interview

Garda vetting must be successfully completed.

Careers / Further progression

This course is the ideal stepping stone to help you get to a 3rd Level qualification. A significant number of students have also gained employment in settings such as Residential Care Centres, Community Projects, Youth Centres, Centres for the Elderly/Aged, or assisting people with disabilities.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Commencing in September 2024

NO FEES for September 2024

Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.

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This one year Level 5 QQI Applied Social Studies with Psychology provides a foundation in Social Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Social Studies area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies. Extra courses/workshops may be provided such as Occupational First Aid (OFA 5N1207), Child Protection Guidelines & Drama.

Social Studies 5N1370
Intercultural Studies 5N0765
Psychology 5N0754
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Human Growth and Development 5N1279
Community Addiction Studies 5N0764
Equality & Disability 5N1273

5M2181 - Applied Social Studies

Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies - 5M2181.

Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/

Location:
Castlebar
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre