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Social Policy - Standalone Module

Lifelong Learning
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The aims of the module are to examine the executive functions of the State and the processes involved in decision making and social policy development within government.

Award Name Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body South East Technological University
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Minor South East Technological University Level 6 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Tallaght
Attendance Options:
Part time, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
10

Duration

2hrs per week over 8 weeks.

Each module consists of:
• Induction Day: Full Day Face to Face workshop
• Weekly live Online Sessions: 2 hours once a week for 8 weeks
• Midway Workshop: Full Day Face to Face Workshop

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Further information

Start dates vary - please email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

These programmes are all delivered primarily online with occasional sessions held in An Cosán’s community education centre in Jobstown, Tallaght.

Cost of Module: €300. Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

Social Policy - Standalone Module
The aims of the module are to examine the executive functions of the State and the processes involved in decision making and social policy development within government.

It will outline the historical development of Irish social policy, and introduce the social policy framework with regard to Health, Education and Community and Voluntary Activity. Learners will examine the relationship between social policy, service provision and community development in a local context.

Social Policy

An Cosán in collaboration with SETU Carlow campus provide this short accredited, blended online module which can be taken as standalone module.

Tel: 01 462 8488
Email: info@ancosan.com
Course enquiries: courses@ancosan.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Tallaght
Attendance Options:
Part time, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
10