Social Studies - Applied Social Studies - Professional Social Care
This is a 1 year ‘add-on’ Level 8 degree programme for graduates of the B.A. in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care).
| 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 Add-on
Entry Requirements
Applicants must already hold a B.A. Level 7 degree in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
All applications are made directly to our Admissions Office at: admissionscc@carlowcollege.ie
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Holding a Level 8 degree in Social Care provides broader career opportunities, as well as the ability to command a higher salary or apply for leadership positions.
Further Study
Graduates have successfully progressed to a wide variety of Level 9 Postgraduate courses in the areas of Leadership in Therapeutic Child & Social Care, Social Care Management, Social Work, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Play Therapy and Health Promotion. Some have also continued their academic studies through to Ph.D. level.
Further information
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Course Outline
This is a 1 year ‘add-on’ Level 8 degree programme for graduates of the B.A. in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care). The programme broadens students’ understanding of Social Care Theory and Practice; it deepens their knowledge and skill base for evidence-based practice; and it offers an opportunity to research their own area of interest within the broad Social Care field. There is a particular emphasis on enhancing students’ employability skills, professional development and leadership capacity.
Why complete an add-on year?
• Gain the opportunity to carry out supervised field research with the guidance of one-to-one supervision.
• Graduates have a high level of success in securing employment in their preferred area of work, and many have developed their careers to leadership positions.
• Programme further builds on Professional Social Care Workers skills.
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