Psychology - Applied Psychology & Social Science
This course is designed to enable learners to consider work in a variety of community / social settings and is also aimed at learners who wish to progress to higher studies in psychology or social science.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
OR
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
Graduates may use their qualifications to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education Institutions. 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:
UCD BSc (Hons) Psychology – DN720
Maynooth University BA (Hons) Psychology – MH106
IADT Dun Laoghaire BSC (Hons) Applied Psychology – DL825
NCI BA (Hons) Psychology – NC010 (self- funded course, fees apply)
SETU BA (Hons) Psychology – SE205
UCD BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology – DN620
UCD BSc Social Science – DN700
UCD B SocSc Social Policy & Sociology – DN750
Maynooth University B Arts – MH101
Maynooth University Social Science – MH107
South-East Technological University (SETU). Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (5M4468) to a range of SETU degrees. Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Further information
The registration fee for courses is €100 for 2026/2027. Please note that some courses may require additional payments.
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.
Society and its many processes can be studied as a whole or in focus. Social studies adopts the wide, macro investigation while applied psychology concentrates on the in-depth, micro relationship between society and the individual. This QQI level 5 course introduces the student to both investigative perspectives.
This QQI level 5 course introduces the student to both investigative perspectives.
Learners will be provided with the theoretical tools to study society and its range of effects. They will develop the competencies and skills to recognise the many processes at work in general and in relation to their own social experience. The range of modules will cover the variety of social variables that dynamically exist and function to provide the framework of modern society.
Society’s many benefits and pressures will be analysed with particular emphasis on the developmental stage of youth. The learner, in this research stage, will explore the areas of mental health and substance use with a view to identifying the social contexts which contribute to these issues and the range of therapeutic interventions and treatments available.
This course is designed to enable learners to consider work in a variety of community / social settings and is also aimed at learners who wish to progress to higher studies in psychology or social science.
Psychology
Behaviourial Studies
Young People & Society
Substance Use – Issues for Youth Work
Understanding Mental Health
Social Studies
Intercultural Studies
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
5M4468 - Community Health Services
QQI Certificate in Applied Social Studies (5M2181) – NFQ Level 5
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Applied Social Studies
Award Code: 5M2181
Level: 5 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland D04 R201
e: info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806