Course Name |
Social Studies |
Course Provider |
Cork College of Commerce |
Alternative Provider(s) |
University College Cork, Cork ETB |
Course Code |
104455 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
Qualifications |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
Minor Diploma (Level 7 NFQ)
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Minor |
National University of Ireland |
Level 7 NFQ |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Daytime, Weekend |
Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+ENROLMENT OPTIONS
You may choose one of the following when enrolling for a course.
• Enrol ONLINE evening.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie to avoid queues. If you enrol online, there is no need to come to the college.
• By post or at the colleg...
Hide-ENROLMENT OPTIONS
You may choose one of the following when enrolling for a course.
• Enrol ONLINE evening.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie to avoid queues. If you enrol online, there is no need to come to the college.
• By post or at the college during office hours 9.00am4.30pm. Payment may be made at the main office in the college.
• By Telephone 021-4222100 to pay by VISA, Mastercard or Laser.
• An Evening Registration for Certified courses will take place from 6.00 - 7.00pm on Tuesday 15th September 2020 (Come along and meet the tutors of our Certified courses).
Start Date: 22nd September 2020.
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Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
Duration |
Part-time, 2 years one evening per week & some Saturdays. Tuesday Time: 7.00 – 10.00pm.
Depending on the advice from the government we may have to switch to online classes at short notice. Learners will need to have wi-fi and access to a PC or laptop. |
Course Fee |
€990 per academic year (payable to UCC). Discounts do not apply to UCC courses. |
Comment |
Expand+Award: Diploma NFQ Level 7.
Available Discounts
• €10 discount if you enrol online
• Social Welfare 30% reduction in tuition cost for certified courses only (does not include outside colleges, ie. NUI, IT’s, ITEC etc)
• Old Age Pensio...
Hide-Award: Diploma NFQ Level 7.
Available Discounts
• €10 discount if you enrol online
• Social Welfare 30% reduction in tuition cost for certified courses only (does not include outside colleges, ie. NUI, IT’s, ITEC etc)
• Old Age Pension 50% reduction in tuition cost
• Day Learners 40% reduction in tuition cost
• Proof of SW/OAP/Learner ID to be included with application
Restricted availability on certain courses where discounts do not apply.
Terms and Conditions
• Discounts apply to tuition costs for certain courses only.
• Discounts cannot be applied for through the online registration system for OAP/Social Welfare/Day Learner.
• Proof of discount must be provided at registration in the college main reception.
GARDA VETTING
Cork College of Commerce is committed to practices which safeguard the welfare of learners, young people and vulnerable adults. Garda Vetting is conducted on learners attending courses where it is identified that possible interaction with children and vulnerable adults is a feature of the course. Any information disclosed by the Garda Central Vetting Unit may be shared with the appropriate decision making personnel in prospective work experience organizations. It is the learner’s responsibility to ensure that all information is correct as any omission will mean a delay in the processing of the application and it is their responsibility to ensure that they have up to date Garda Vetting.
GENERAL INFORMATION / TERMS & CONDITIONS
• All fees must be paid for before classes commence.
• Learners cannot attend a class without an official receipt.
• Fees do not cover the cost of materials, learners will be expected to bear the cost of materials where costs arise.
• Fees are strictly non-refundable.
• Receipts must be presented to the class teacher on the first night of tuition so that enrolment details may be entered on the class register.
• Where course fees are being funded by an employer / government or community agency the learner should complete the application form and return completed and stamped with the company stamp.
• Once you have enrolled, your course commencement date will be printed on your receipt.
• No further contact will be made from the college unless the class is deferred.
• Your classroom will be posted up in the Main Foyer of the college.
• Learners are required to have 80% attendance to be entered for Certification.
MANUAL & PATIENT HANDLING
Please note that Manual and Patient Handling modules are not included as part of the Childcare/Healthcare courses.
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Course Content |
Expand+The Diploma in Social Studies is an interdisciplinary programme designed to introduce you to the social sciences. Social science is a term for a range of academic disciplines that focus on society and human behaviour. You will have an opportunity to ...
Hide-The Diploma in Social Studies is an interdisciplinary programme designed to introduce you to the social sciences. Social science is a term for a range of academic disciplines that focus on society and human behaviour. You will have an opportunity to study sociology, social policy, social philosophy, and economics. This diversity of disciplines allows you to develop a critical awareness of the key issues that impact on everyday life in contemporary Irish society. This programme is suitable for people interested in social issues. This course focuses on society and the social issues that face Ireland and the world today.
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Subjects Taught |
Modules Include:
Psychology as Science
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Sociology
Exploring Irish Social Policy… and more! |
Careers or Further Progression |
On successful completion of this programme you will have the opportunity to apply for entry into Year 2 of the full time undergraduate Bachelor’s degree in Social Science at University College Cork. |
Further Enquiries |
Contact Details:
Pat Twomey, Programme Coordinator
Tel: + 353 21 490 4700
Email: pat.twomey@ucc.ie
https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-dssd/
Ann Corcoran, Director of Adult Education
Tel: +353 (0)21 422 2100
Email: acorcoran@ccoc.ie |
Location |
Classes will be held in Cork College of Commerce. |
Course Web Page |
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