Applied Social Studies - Disability Service Management
The BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Disability Service Management) provides qualified Social Care Workers and other professionals with the knowledge and skills to make substantive, positive changes to organisations.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year blended.
Online/Marino Institute of Education, Dublin
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be 23 years at time of application and hold a social care NFQ Level 7 qualification. All other applicants must hold a cognate* qualification. - All applicants must be employed or volunteering in a service for people with disabilities for at least 10 hours a week.
- International Applicants whose first language is not English must provide appropriate documentary evidence of proficiency in English, i.e. Minimum CEFRL B2+ (=IELTS 6.0) or equivalent.
Transferring from Another Course
People who want to take advantage of our advanced entry system, which allows you use previously gained academic qualifications to gain specific exemptions, must have completed a Level 6/7 cognate* qualification to 60 credits (NFQ) or more in Social Care or Social Studies within the last 10 years.
Visit the advanced entry page to find out more about the process.
* A cognate qualification is one that is similar in nature, content and quality to the course being applied for.
Careers / Further progression
How Will the Course Enhance My Career Prospects?
Holding the Level 8 qualification can significantly enhance your promotion prospects. Past graduates have been promoted to a variety of roles including social care leaders, person in charge, service managers and area directors. A number of them have used the qualification as a basis to create new innovative services.
Other graduates have specialised in areas of interest including supporting people within the autistic spectrum, positive behaviour supports, supported employment and quality inspections of disability services. Successful completion of this course is also essential for
Successful completion of this course is also essential for post-graduate study. Past graduates have gone on to a variety of postgraduate courses in areas including training and education, social work, advanced social care, mental health, community studies and addiction studies.
OPENING UP OTHER CAREER & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Once you have successfully completed the course you will be eligible to apply for relevant postgraduate courses, e.g. Masters Degree in Disability Studies (Trinity College Dublin) or Masters in Advanced Social Care Practice (Athlone Institute of Technology) both at Level 9 (NFQ).
Further information
This one year Level 8 programme will commence in Autumn 2024.
Apply via the Online Application Centre at opentrainingcollege.com
Welcome
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Fees €5,296
Fees Instalment Plan
There will be an Informal Interview/Information day for registered applicants - Date TBD
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How Do I Apply?
Applications for this course are accepted through our Online Application Centre. To apply for the degree, you will need to:
• Satisfy the entry requirements for the programme
• Provide a range of documents to support your application
• Submit a personal statement explaining why you want to apply
• Pay an application fee of €95
The one year, part time course will help you to become an advanced social care practitioner and drive the development and delivery of quality, rights driven services to people with disability.
It also satisfies the educational requirements for anyone looking to pursue postgraduate studies in the disability and broader social care field.
This programme is aimed at managers in disability services in Ireland or those wishing to progress their career in management in the sector. This focuses on frontline managers to service managers within disability services. In addition, the programme is relevant to any person within disability services who is involved in systems change.
Please note: The requirement for social care registration is a Level 7 approved Social Care degree. This Level 8 qualification is not being put forward for CORU approval.
The programme aims to provide learners with specialised knowledge and understanding that enables them to manage and lead effectively in the context of ongoing and future developments in the services and supports offered to people with disabilities in Ireland.
Students will be empowered to become more knowledgeable, skilled and autonomous managers who can critically evaluate and reflect on current practice and are committed to active and supportive team leadership and management to achieve positive outcomes for all stakeholders. The programme aims to nurture students’ personal, social and professional development to produce a highly competent professional innovator who strives towards achieving person-centred, human rights-based practice within the disability sector.
The course is made up of five modules:
1. Applied Research Methods
2. Current Issues in Social Care Management: Elderly, Children and Dual Diagnosis
3. Innovation, Leadership and Change in Disability Services
4. Legislation and Policy Context for Disability Services
5. Disability Service Management Skills
The course is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments, projects and written examinations. Continuous assessments may consist of assignments (i.e. essays), project work, group activities, online activities, in-class assessments, reflection and placement.
Qualification
Successful completion of the 1-year course will lead to a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Disability Service Management).
This is a QQI approved major award, subject to validation, at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Transferring from Another Course
People who want to take advantage of our advanced entry system, which allows you use previously gained academic qualifications to gain specific exemptions, must have completed a Level 6/7 cognate* qualification to 60 credits (NFQ) or more in Social Care or Social Studies within the last 10 years.
Visit the advanced entry page to find out more about the process.
* A cognate qualification is one that is similar in nature, content and quality to the course being applied for.
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Mail: enquiries@opentrainingcollege.com