| Course Name |
Applied Psychology & Social Studies |
| Course Provider |
Templemore College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Tipperary ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2181 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Templemore |
| Course Content |
This course is suitable for students who are interested in studying Psychology or Sociology at third level or for those who wish to obtain employment in the caring professions, or those interested in studying individual or group behaviour. This one-year course is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of all aspects of social issues in our world today. |
| FET Code |
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies 5M2181 |
| Course Fee |
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Unless otherwise stated a fee of €245.00 will be payable to include administration and QQI examinations (for students taking QQI Qualifications at level 5. An additional €30.00 is payable for Level 6 QQI Awards).
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Unless otherwise stated a fee of €245.00 will be payable to include administration and QQI examinations (for students taking QQI Qualifications at level 5. An additional €30.00 is payable for Level 6 QQI Awards).
Theses services fees include a non-refundable deposit of €35.00.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEES
All learners who enrol on an approved PLC course are required to pay the €200 programme participant contribution to the Department of Education and Science.
The following categories of participant are exempt from paying this contribution:
• Full medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children
• Those who are eligible under the student grant scheme
• Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances.
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| Financial Support |
The range of financial support available to students intending to attend Further Education includes: Maintenance Grant Scheme, Special Rates of Maintenance Grants, and Fund for Students with
Disabilites.
For further info see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
To be eligible you must be over 21 years, and 6 months in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. This grant may include the cost of some books, lunch and travel expenses. |
| Interview |
1st round of interviews for all courses is in May 2017. Final round is at the end of August for remaining places. |
| Application Date |
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All students are now encouraged to apply on-line where possible. However if you wish to complete a paper copy please contact the College. Closing date for the receipt of first round applications is Wednesday 26th April 201...
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All students are now encouraged to apply on-line where possible. However if you wish to complete a paper copy please contact the College. Closing date for the receipt of first round applications is Wednesday 26th April 2017.
Our application service is open from November each year. Early applicants may be invited for interview before May, however most interviews are normally held in May of each year.
Offer of places will be subject to completion of interview, the achievement of the minimum entry requirements, and the completion of the Garda vetting process. Applicants will be notified of their interview results in a timely fashion after the interview.
Late applications will be processed, subject to the availability of places, in late August 2017. As places on all courses are limited, early application is strongly advised.
A non-refundable administration fee of €10 applies to all applications.
Please note that full medical cards (not doctor only cards) may be used in relation to some fees.
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| Application Weblink |
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in late August. |
| Application Fee |
A non refundable administration fee of €10 applies to all applications. |
| Subjects Taught |
Main Areas Of Study
Social Studies
Applied Psychology
Intercultural Studies
Communications
Work Experience
Human Growth and Development
Word Processing
Caring for the Older Person
Young People and Society. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent or appropriate experience in the workplace.
Note: This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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Holders of a QQI award at Level 5 may apply for degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Successful graduates can progress to Psychology, Arts, and Social Science in UCC. The Leve...
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Holders of a QQI award at Level 5 may apply for degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Successful graduates can progress to Psychology, Arts, and Social Science in UCC. The Level 8 Social Studies in CIT and WIT is also available for graduates of our Level 5 Applied Psychology programme. This course will provide students with the skills to find employment in a social care setting.
Note: This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement in dependent on the successful completion of this process.
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| Further Enquiries |
PLC Co-Ordinator
Phone: 0504 31007
Fax: 0504 31544
E-mail: info@tcfe.ie
Web: www.tcfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |