Applied Social Studies with Pyschology
| 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
All our Level 5 courses are open to school leavers (Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied Students / A Levels / GCSE or equivalent), Level 4 graduates and mature applicants.
All students will be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for their chosen course.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options
Graduates will have a nationally recognised qualification enabling them to seek employment in the caring services, youth, family and community work. The vast majority of students completing this course progress to social and health related Degree courses in 3rd Level Higher Education Institutions.
Further information
Courses commencing September 2023.
Registration
Registration for all students takes place in late August/early September. Students will be notified by post in advance of their registration day. Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
Mature Student entry
Mature students are welcome to apply
2022/23 FEES
Student Registration Fee: €200
QQI Award: €50
Total €250
DIFE is committed to keeping the cost of accessing all courses in the college to a minimum for students. Most students can secure funding assistance from various sources including SUSI or the Back to Education Allowance Scheme.
All fees must be paid with a credit/debit card online through the admissions portal. All fees must be paid prior to course commencement in September.
Refunds
All requests for refunds relating to registration fees must be made by emailing dife@lmetb.ie. No refunds will be made by DIFE after the first Friday in October of the relevant academic year.
Exemptions
€200 Registration Fee: No exemption. This fee must be paid by all students to secure a college place.
SUSI
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for all Level 5 and Level 6 courses in DIFE. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education.
For more information see the SUSI Website. https://www.susi.ie/
Back to Education Allowance
If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and are getting certain payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, you may take part in a course in DIFE and get a Back to Education Allowance.
For more information see the DSP Website.
Further Information
For further information on the range of schemes and financial supports available to support students in Further Education please see the following Student Finance Page.
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie
Applications are accepted from the 1st of December each year. The first round of interviews are held in March. Students applying after the March interviews will be interviewed in late May and those applying after May will be interviewed in late August/early September. Interviewees will be invited for interview via text and email, so it is important that a working mobile number and email address are carefully recorded on application.
Note: There are no application fees applicable and all applications are made through www.dife.ie.
Application Procedure for International Students
DIFE welcomes and values students from all over the world. All courses in DIFE are conducted through English. All students must prove that they have the sufficient competency in English prior to commencing a programme of study. The following administrative arrangements also apply:
All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation and comply fully with the residency requirements of the Irish Government.
Non-EU citizens will be required to pay an economic fee as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
Applications can only be made by Non-EU citizens if they are resident in Ireland at the time of application.
This fee is presently €3,653 per year (subject to change). Some categories of Non-EU citizens may be exempt from the economic fee.
The college will not engage in any way in the process of visa application.
Aim
This one year course is designed to provide an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of Social Studies and Social Care. Learners also gain an understanding of the complexity of contemporary social issues, equality, diversity and social values.
Social Studies
Understanding Mental Health
Human Growth and Development
Care Provision and Practice
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Psychology
Students will also complete the following courses:
People Handling
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Persons Awareness Programme
Infection Prevention & Control
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community & Health Services - 5M4468.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie