Expand+Higher Education Courses
An Cosán is currently offering a range of third level part-time Degree, Higher Certificate, Certificate and modular programmes validated by the South East Technological University under delegated authority from Quality and ...

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An Cosán is currently offering a range of third level part-time Degree, Higher Certificate, Certificate and modular programmes validated by the South East Technological University under delegated authority from Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI. These programmes are developed in the context of community adult education and lifelong learning and are intended for mature students. Entry requirements apply.

The following pathways towards Certificate, Higher Certificate and BA Degree Programmes are open to all current and new An Cosán learners.
Cert Leadership & Social Enterprise
Cert Personal & Professional Development
Cert Leadership & Community Development
Cert Applied Addiction Studies & Community Development
BA Degree in Leadership & Community Development
BA Degree in Applied Addiction Student & Community Development

Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, all modules are being delivered fully online

Expand+The social enterprise sector has been growing rapidly in Ireland in recent years and gaining government support. This certificate will introduce learners to the global and Irish experience of different types of social enterprises and their place in s...

Hide-The social enterprise sector has been growing rapidly in Ireland in recent years and gaining government support. This certificate will introduce learners to the global and Irish experience of different types of social enterprises and their place in society. It will help develop critical thinking in learners as they develop a broader knowledge of the social enterprise eco-system.

The certificate will be of particular use to those considering starting up a social enterprise, social business, or developing a social enterprise element in an existing organisation. It is also helpful to those working within a social enterprise. Some graduates of the certificate have become start-up social entrepreneurs. This is a growing network that learners in the certificate will be helped to connect with for support and sharing learning.

An Cosán has worked in partnership with IT Carlow to develop this Certificate. Participants can join the Certificate at any stage during the year and take modules at their own pace. Participants can also take modules as standalone special purpose awards.