Social Studies - Psychology - Social Care
This one-year course prepares students for social care, community development, or residential roles. It allows students to develop key social and communication skills. It includes practical experience and serves as training for social and healthcare sectors. The course also provides a pathway to certificate or degree programmes in Technological Universities and is ideal for school leavers and mature learners.
| 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
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
Graduates can pursue certificate or degree courses at many universities nationwide or seek immediate employment in community care, health care, or community development.
The expanded QQI links programme offers numerous Social Studies and Community Care pathways, including places at Maynooth University, UCD, DCU, TU Dublin, NUIG, DkIT, UL, TUS, ATU, MTU, UCC, and others.
Higher Education Pathways
Trinity College Dublin: TR084 Social Studies (Social Work) (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU991 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU791 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU996 Social Care (Level 8, 3 Years)
Maynooth University: MH107 Social Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC238 Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC009 Human Development Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Yrs)
DCU: DC209 Health and Society (Level 8, 3 Years)
TU Dublin Tallaght: TU997 Applied Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK862 Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US782 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
SETU Wexford: SE917 Applied Social Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Griffith College: GC409 Psychology Level 8, 3 Years)
DBS: DB562 Psychology Level 8, 3 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
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 level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
A theoretical approach to community and health services/social studies will be complemented by practical experience. The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:
• Social Studies
• Applied Psychology
• Intercultural Studies
• Criminology
• Young People and Society
• Community Addiction Studies
• Safety and Health at Work
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies
Certification
QQI Level 5 in Applied Social Studies 5M2181
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie