Health & Social Studies - Advanced
This course is designed to enable learners advance their qualification in the social and caring services sectors. The course will assist graduates to advance their skills base and deepen their understanding of mental health issues, disability, community development and health promotion.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support, Nursing Studies, Applied Social Studies or other Level 5 Health Care related awards.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates will have the competence and knowledge to work independently in social care and community settings. Alternatively, graduates may progress to a range of related courses in universities and technological universities.
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
Maynooth University
Community & Youth Work, Psychology Level 8
University of Galway
Law and Human Rights, Law (BCL), Criminology and Criminal Justice Level 8
St. Patricks College
Psychology, Social, Political & Community Studies, Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care, Arts & Humanities, , Philosophy, Politics & Sociology
DkIT
Social Care, Community Youth Work, Health & Physical Activity Level 8
TU Dublin
Community & Youth Work Level 8
UCC
Social Science (Youth and Community Work), Anthropology, Arts, Criminology Level 8
TUS- Athlone
Health Sciences with Nutrition Level 8
SETU Waterford
Health Promotion Level 8
DCU
Arts, Social Science and Cultural Innovation | Level 8
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Further information
Course commences: September 2026.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
This course is designed to enable learners advance their qualification in the social and caring services sectors. The course will assist graduates to advance their skills base and deepen their understanding of mental health issues, disability, community development and health promotion. This programme will enhance employment opportunities and progression to specialist degree programmes.
Disability Awareness
Community Development Practice
Person Centred Planning
Rehabilitation Practice
Team Leadership
Work Experience
Boundary Management
Health Promotion
6M2218 - Social and Vocational Integration
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Social and Vocational Integration - 6M2218.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie