Social Studies - Applied - Mature Students
This is a broad academic introduction to social studies. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training.
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
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| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Students must be at least 23 years of age for the Mature Student Stream
Applicants who are eligible for VTOS / BEA (Back to Education Allowance) Student should contact the Liberties College VTOS co-ordinator to discuss the options available.
General College Entry Requirements
You should be at least 16 years of age.
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied standard
Level 4 Major award
Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
TU996 L8 Social Care – TU Dublin City Campus
TU791 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
TU997 L8 Applied Social Care – TU Tallaght
TU991 L8 Applied Social Studies – Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
MH107 L8 Social Science – NUI Maynooth
DN700 L8 Social Science – University College Dublin
MH101 L8 Arts – NUI Maynooth
EMPLOYMENT
A range of opportunities within the Community and Voluntary Work Sectors.
Further information
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€150
This is a broad academic introduction to social studies. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training. The course has two streams (young adults and mature students) to optimise the course focus for students.
Features of the course
• Trips out take place during the year to encourage team building.
• Develop social studies research skills through structured assignments
• A theoretical approach to social studies complemented by practical experience
• Garda vetting for work experience.
Principal areas of study
• Psychology
• Social Studies
• Intercultural Studies
• Human Growth and Development
• Equality & Disability Studies
• Substance Issues
• Communications
• Word Processing
• Personal and Professional Development
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies.
Tel: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie