Psychology & Social Studies
Are you ‘people focused and intent on pursuing an education in social science, psychology or the humanities? This pre-university course is designed to give you a complete grounding in the concepts, theories, terminology and research skills required to pursue a successful degree in a third level college. Build your confidence and competencies with the methodologies and knowledge necessary to move to degree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of five O6 grades (Maths preferable). Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement. All applicants are interviewed. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview. Garda vetting is a pre-requisite to work experience placement.CERFL proficiency at B2?for access to Level 5 courses?for those whose first language is not English
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
CIT: Social Care (CR031), UCC: Advanced Psychology (CK120), UCC: Criminology (CK113), CCOC: Advanced Certificate in Psychosocial Awareness & Training (6M2263). Special arrangements are in place with CIT (CCPS), Tralee IT and Waterford IT for preferential entry for CCOC students. Up to 390 CAO points for any IT can be attained. Go to our progressions database at https://www.corkcollegeofcommerce. ie/progressions/ for exact entry requirements on progressions for this course.
Careers
This course is designed for progression, to provide a foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to successfully advance and succeed in a 3rd level course in a related area. It is the first step in achieving a career in this area. Guidance Seminars and ‘One-to-One’ Guidance available on the wide range of opportunities.
Employment opportunities working in community projects and the voluntary sector engaging with individual clients, or clients in a community health setting e.g. resource centres, learning disability, family support, youth projects or as a special needs assistant.
Further information
€300 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt from QQI examination fee of €50)
Note: Fees for 2023/24 are being updated.
PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
Maintenance grants are available to adults and post-leaving cert students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent, and who have not previously studied for such an award. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the College. Visit www.susi.ie for more information.
Yes.
Features
Students will undertake a block work placement of two weeks in a variety of community based settings e.g. social and voluntary settings e.g. social and voluntary services, family centres, community services and residential services. Garda vetting is an integral part of the application procedure for this course.
Course Content:
Psychology 5N0754
Intercultural Studies 5N0765
Social Studies 5N1370
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Equality & Disability 5N1273
Criminology 5N2107
Statistics 5N2066
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies 5M2181
QQI Component Maths 5N1433 (available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression)
Features
Students will undertake a block work placement of two weeks in a variety of community based settings e.g. social and voluntary settings e.g. social and voluntary services, family centres, community services and residential services. Garda vetting is an integral part of the application procedure for this course.
Contact Details
For further information email:
For further information email:
maireosullivan@ccoc.ie
(028) 21644