Social Studies Including Psychology
This course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies including Psychology and Sociology. The course also explores a range of social issues including crime, migration, inequality, and substance use.
| 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, September to May.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
- Interview
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Direct employment into social, educational and community services such as:
Social and Voluntary Services
Family and Community Services
Residential Care Services
Home Care Services
Adolescent and Child Residential Services
Education progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Applied Social Studies 5M2181
TU Dublin City Centre Social Care G Level 8 TU996
For a more detailed list of progression options please go to www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
This course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies including Psychology and Sociology. The course also explores a range of social issues including crime, migration, inequality, and substance use.
Social Studies
Psychology
Criminology
Substance Use – Issues for Youth Work
Political Studies
Intercultural Studies
Communications
Work Experience
*Course content is subject to change.
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies.
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies 5M2181.
Course features and facilities:
Opportunity to participate in Erasmus + Programme abroad
Educational field trips
Specialist workshops
Guest speakers
Practical and team-working projects provide experience-based learning
Work experience forms an integral part of the course, offering the opportunity for learners to gain practical experience, transferable skills and expertise in their chosen fields of interest
Access to fully equipped IT suites
Certified Training e.g. First Aid, Child Protection
Coordinator: Mariena Kelly
Email: marienakelly@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997