Social Studies - Applied
Are you ready to make a difference in the world and help people in need? Our QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies course introduces you to the area of social care in a variety of settings.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
We welcome students with a Leaving Certificate or its equivalent, as well as mature students with work or life experience. Our QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies course is the perfect fit for those looking to start a career in social care.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Our QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies course provides you with a stepping stone towards a variety of further education and career opportunities. Successful graduates can make informed choices about working or studying further in the vocational areas of applied psychology and social studies. Graduates who achieve the required standard may also progress to Institutes of Technology and Universities, including Social Science (NUIM, MH107), Social Care Practice (IT Tallaght, TA025), Health & Society (DCU, DC209), Psychology (NCI, NC010), and Social Care Practice (IADT – BA Hons. in Social Care Practice, IT Carlow – BA in Applied Social Studies).
At our college, we are committed to providing our students with the skills and knowledge they need to make a difference in people’s lives. Join our QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies course and take the first step towards a rewarding career in social care.
Further information
Applications for September 2024 Now Open.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
1. Choose Your Course
To help choose your course:
- Visit our Programme Advisory Video on our website
- Read this prospectus or visit our website
- Visit the College (Advisory Meetings, Open Days, College Awareness Week)
- Talk to our Guidance Counsellor or Course Coordinator
2. Make Your Application:
When you have decided on your course(s) you should:
- Complete our online application form. You must have a valid email address, mobile number, and your PPSN number to apply online.
- All applications are acknowledged through our online Enrol system. The status of your application can be tracked 24/7 by logging into your Enrol account, which is created for you when you first apply.
3. Advisory Meeting
- Soon after making your online application you will receive an email and text from the College inviting you to view our online Information Session, or attend one of our regular Open Advisory Meetings where any questions can be answered in person.
- Admission to courses are advisory in nature, though some entry criteria apply to all our courses. Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied or its equivalent is normally a requirement, though the College can look at individual cases where criteria may not be met. The advisory meeting also ensures that mature students (over 23) are matched to the right course.
- Following this session/advisory meeting, you will receive an email with details on how to accept your place on the course.
4. Accept Your Place
When you decide to accept your place:
- A non-refundable deposit of €50 can be made by credit or debit card through the Website. The College is a cashless centre and will not normally accept cash or cheques. If you have any issues making your payment please contact the college.
5. Registration and Induction
- Induction and orientation sessions take place at the commencement of courses in September.
- The College will notify applicants of induction and commencement dates, details of fees and the academic calendar.
Are you ready to make a difference in the world and help people in need? Our QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies course introduces you to the area of social care in a variety of settings. You’ll develop the core skills and knowledge to practice safely in caring for people with a range of social care needs, while also developing empathy and understanding when working with people in a variety of care environments.
Our QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies programme includes a range of modules that will help you expand your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Core Modules:
Human Growth & Development
Work Experience
Communications
Social Studies
Intercultural Studies
Psychology
Young People and Society
Research & Study Skills
Elective Modules:
Maths
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
Work Experience
Work Experience Our QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies course includes a minimum of two weeks of work experience placement in a community service setting such as family resource centres, information centres, and drop-in services.
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies
Certification: QQI level 5 Applied Social Studies - Code 5M2181.
Dundrum College of Further Education,
Dundrum Main Street,
Dundrum,
Dublin 14,
D14 HD83
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412