Social Studies - Applied - Young Adults
This is a broad academic introduction to social studies and social care. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training.
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
You should be at least 17 years of age.
One references must be uploaded to your online application page.
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
TU996 L8 Social Care – TU Dublin City Campus
TU791 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
TU997 L8 Applied Social Care – TU Tallaght
TU991 L8 Applied Social Studies – Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
MH107 L8 Social Science – NUI Maynooth
DN700 L8 Social Science – University College Dublin
MH101 L8 Arts – NUI Maynooth
EMPLOYMENT
A range of opportunities within the Community and Voluntary Work Sectors
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Online Applications open for 2024/25
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street Dublin 8
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
Trips out take place during the year to encourage team building Develop social studies research skills through structured assignments A theoretical approach to social studies complemented by practical experience Garda vetting for work experience
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
Psychology
Social Studies
Intercultural Studies
Human Growth and Development
Equality & Disability Studies
Communications / Study Skills
Word Processing
Personal and Professional Development
(Modules offered may be subject to change)
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies 5M2181
First Aid Responder (PHECC)
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie