| Course Name |
Criminology & Social Studies |
| Course Provider |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4468 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballsbridge |
| Course Content |
Expand+Crime, criminal justice, and the operation of the penal system are subjects of serious concern in any society. This course studies the causes of crime, the different types of crime and the criminal justice system in Ireland.
Criminal motivation a...
Hide-Crime, criminal justice, and the operation of the penal system are subjects of serious concern in any society. This course studies the causes of crime, the different types of crime and the criminal justice system in Ireland.
Criminal motivation and the underlying societal causes of crime are examined. Professional state organisations and privately owned companies are looking for potential candidates who can demonstrate an interest and a proven ability to work in social and community care and in criminology. Upon successful completion of the year, your QQI qualification will allow you to seek employment in the following areas:
The Gárda Reserve
An Gárda Síochána
Social Work
Community Care
The Courts / Probation Service
The Legal Profession
The Security & Surveillance Industry...
And other related areas.
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| FET Code |
5M4468 - Community Health Services |
| Comment |
Certification
Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Community
Health Services
Award Code: 5M4468
Level 5 Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change. |
| Course Fee |
Costs are kept to the minimum. For 2017/18 the standard charge is €240 plus a Government charge of €200, introduced by DES in 2011. Current Medical Card holders and their dependents; those approved for a student grant and those approved for BTEA and VTOS are exempt from paying the €200 Government levy.
The €240 charge covers a number of costs including certification and exam entry.
There is a separate fee that applies to non-EU students. Please contact the college for details |
| Financial Support |
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Apply directly to the college from December onwards. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Key Dates:
January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details
March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment ...
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January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details
March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Guarantee your place on your chosen course by enrolling early.
April
Wednesday 5th April 2017, 2–4pm Enrolment Day
Enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.
May
Wednesday 17th May 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Another opportunity to enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.
June
Wednesday 21st June 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Enrolments continue for remaining course places.
August
August 2017
Enrolments continue for any remaining course places. Students receive a letter from the college with details of registration dates and course commencement dates.
In addition, Advisory Sessions will take place every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 pm from Open Day onwards during term time.
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| Subjects Taught |
Course Content:
Criminology
Social Studies
Criminal Law
Legal Practice & Procedure
Media Analysis
Human Growth and Development
Safety and Health at Work
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience |
| Entry Requirements |
In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4 qualifications.
Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply. The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Upon successful completion of the year, your QQI qualification will allow you to seek employment in the following areas:
The Garda Reserve
An Garda Síochana
Social Work
Community Care
The Courts / Probation Service
The Legal Profession
The ...
Hide-Upon successful completion of the year, your QQI qualification will allow you to seek employment in the following areas:
The Garda Reserve
An Garda Síochana
Social Work
Community Care
The Courts / Probation Service
The Legal Profession
The Security & Surveillance Industry
And other related areas.
Higher Education Links:
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie, www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education Full-time Courses:
UCC BA (Hons) Criminology - CK113
DIT BA(Hons) Social Care - DT571
UCD BSoc Sc (Hons) Social Science - DN550
NUI BSoc Sc (Hons) Maynooth -Social Science - MH107
ITT BA Social Care Practice - TA025
Blanchardstown IT BA (Hons) Social and Community Development - BN115
WIT Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with WIT linking this course’s QQI award (5M4468) to a range of WIT degrees.
Please see https://www.wit.ie/images/uploads/About_PDF/BCFE_Webpage_201610.pdf
Part-time Courses:
Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the IPA’s part time, NUI accredited Diploma in Business studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit www.ipa.ie or contact the Institute of Public Administration directly for further details.
Overseas Courses:
Bucks University BSc (Hons) Criminology - M930
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| Further Enquiries |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
www.ballsbridgecollege.com
info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
facebook.com/ballsbridgecollegefe
t: 01 668 4806
f: 01 668 2361 |