Social Studies Including Psychology
This course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies including Psychology and Sociology.
| 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, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Direct employment into social, educational and community services such as:
• Social and Voluntary Services
• Family and Community Services
• Residential Care Services
• Home Care Services
• Adolescent and Child Residential Services
Education progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Applied Social Studies 5M2181:
• TU Dublin City Centre Social Care G Level 8 TU996
For a more detailed list of progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
This course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies including Psychology and Sociology. The course also explores a range of social issues including crime, migration, inequality, and substance use.
Course features:
• Opportunity to participate in Erasmus + Programme abroad
• Educational field trips
• Specialist workshops
• Guest speakers
• Practical and team-working projects provide experience-based learning
• Work experience forms an integral part of the course, offering the opportunity for learners to gain practical experience, transferable skills and expertise in their chosen fields of interest
• Access to fully equipped IT suites
• Certified Training e.g. First Aid, Child Protection
• Social Studies
• Psychology
• Criminology
• Substance Use – Issues for Youth Work
• Political Studies
• Intercultural Studies
• Communications
• Work Experience
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies.
Coordinator: Steven Foley
Email: stevenfoley@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997