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Social Studies - Applied

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2181

The overall aim of the course is to introduce the learner to the area of Psychology and Social Studies. This programme will provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their understanding, awareness, knowledge, research and study skills and competence in the area of Applied Social Studies so that they may proceed to work in the social care sector or progress to further or higher study.

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
Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Standard or QQI Level 4
English language requirement of a B2.2 standard where English is not your first language
Basic I.T. Skills required
All mature students (23+) without these qualifications are welcome to apply

Careers / Further progression

Possible Progression from this course

Moate Business College
6M3674 Advanced Certificate in Community Development (Level 6)
6M2007 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 6)

CAO progression options
Click here for Progression Routes from Applied Social Studies 5M2181

The link above is to the Progression Routes Section of the CareersPortal website. You can use this link to find the CAO courses that are available to you with your Moate Business College (MBC) QQI Award. Use the Career Sectors/Regions filters to focus your research.

Moate Business College does not accept responsibility for any errors on the CareersPortal website. It is always advisable to check the individual college website also.

Career Opportunities
This course provides the basic platform for finding employment in the field of Community Development or Health and Social Care, or as a pathway to further studies. There are a wide range of opportunities in the sector, including:

Residential Centres
Refuge Hostels
Family Support Services
Education Organisations
Community Support Projects

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Applications are especially welcome from mature students

There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs.

Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie

To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below.


Course Content
Intercultural studies 5N0765
Young people and Society 5N002
Psychology 5N0754
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Human Growth and Development 5N1297
Social Studies 5N1370
Care Support 5N0758
Understanding Mental Health 5N3772

Note: Modules may be subject to change

5M2181 - Applied Social Studies

QQI Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following awards:

QQI Social Studies Level 5 (5M2181)

Moate Business College,
Lake Road,
Moate, Co Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6481178.
info@moatebc.com
www.moatebusinesscollege.com

Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider