Social Studies - Advanced
On this advanced course you will explore the relationship between the individual and society, and how through working and taking action together, we can transform both the world around us and ourselves, for better.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 certificates in related areas of study or equivalent qualifications.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants who have relevant life and/or work experience and may not meet the above entry requirements are welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Prospects
QQI 6M3674 Community Development major award may be used to apply to the CAO through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a broad range of courses across the Technological Universities and Universities including Community Development, Social Studies, Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, Politics and Youth Work.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
All our courses have had the charges reduced to a €50 registration charge which you will need to pay to accept your offer. This charge covers your full course costs for the year.
Apply Online
You apply online (see "Application Weblink"). You can apply at any time.
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system, MIT. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to ICFE. If you have any problems logging in please contact our Admissions office at info@inchicore.cdetb.ie
Can’t decide which course?
Our system only allows you to apply once, but you can change your mind any time. If you are interested in applying for more than one course, please contact our admissions office at the email address above and they will advise you on what to do.
About the Course
On this advanced course you will explore the relationship between the individual and society, and how through working and taking action together, we can transform both the world around us and ourselves, for better.
Community development promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, economic opportunity, equality and social justice, through the organisation, education and empowerment of people within their communities.
Through this course you will develop skills to empower individuals and groups of people with the skills they need to effect change within their communities learning how to work with individuals and larger social institutions.
Employment opportunities are found in the voluntary and community sectors and this course prepares you for higher education across a wide range of social science disciplines.
European Project (Erasmus +)
Every year a number of students may travel to another European country for three weeks’ work experience. The students attend a social or community work setting in the host country and observe and participate in the day-to-day working environment, learning how professional social and community work is delivered in that country.
Course Director: David Masterson
Subjects:
Social Analysis
Community Development Practice
Community Development Theory
Group Work Theory and Practice
Leadership
Conflict Management
Work Experience
Option 1 – Arts in the Community
Option 2 – Community Addiction Studies
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
6M3674 - Community Development.
Certification: QQI Community Development 6M3674.
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie