Health Social Studies & Psychology - Pre-University
The programme is designed for student wishing to study Health & Social Studies disciplines at University. It will introduce students to the area of sociology, psychology and related fields. The programme will enable learners to progress to further studies in social studies, psychology and sociology, arts and youth work.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Progress to a degree where you can pursue a career in:
Social Work
Sociology
Psychology
Youth and Community Work
Advice Work
Counselling
Education & Welfare
Respite Services
Residential Care
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
ATU Donegal Health and Social Studies 7
NUIG Applied Social Sciences 8
NUIM Community and Youth Work 8
TUS Midlands Midwest Social Care Practice 8
TU Dublin Applied Social Studies in Social Care 8
UL Psychology and Sociology 8
DCU Health and Society 8
NUIM Arts 8
NUIG Arts (Joint Honours) 8
ATU Galway Mayo Community Development & Youthwork 8
NUIG Arts (Child, Youth and Family) 8
SETU Carlow Applied Social Studies in Social Care 8
Carlow College Psychology 8
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, and Handling and Lifting course fees of €240 are also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
What will you study?
Our Pre-University Program, focuses on core subjects such as Social Studies, exploring the dynamic interplay between young individuals and society, and delving into Human Growth and Development to understand the intricacies of the human lifecycle. Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of Psychology, unraveling the complexities of the mind, and gain a global perspective through Intercultural Studies, fostering an understanding of diverse societies and cultures. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in health, social studies, and psychology, preparing for a future of informed and compassionate contributions.
Learners will explore human growth and development and look at intercultural concepts such as diversity, racism and interdependence in our diverse and rapidly changing society. The programme is designed to facilitate learners to progress to University with a thorough insight of social behaviour and related disciplines.
Students will complete core health, social studies & psychology subjects including:
Social Studies
Young People and Society
Human Growth & Development
Psychology
Intercultural Studies
Common subjects such as Communications, Word Processing, Safety and Health at Work and Work Experience may also be included.
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Examinations
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies
Qualifications Obtained
5M2181 QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie