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 ...

Hide-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 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+Stage 1 Higher Certificate - NFQ 6 - 120 credits
Module 1: Learning to Learn at Third Level
Module 2: Introduction to Community Development
Module 3: Social Analysis
Module 4: Group Work and Facilitation Skills
Module 5: The Nature and Context ...

Hide-Stage 1 Higher Certificate - NFQ 6 - 120 credits
Module 1: Learning to Learn at Third Level
Module 2: Introduction to Community Development
Module 3: Social Analysis
Module 4: Group Work and Facilitation Skills
Module 5: The Nature and Context of Addiction
Module 6: Drug Prevention, Education and Awareness

Stage 2 Higher Certificate - NFQ Level 6 - 120 Credits
Module 1: Community Development Practical Approaches
Module 2: Understanding and Managing Conflict in a Community Development Context
Module 3: Social Policy
Module 4: Reflective Practice, Knowledge, Skills & Attitude
Module 5: Introduction to Counselling and Motivational Interviewing
Module 6: Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation

Stage 3 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree - NFQ Level 7 - 180 ECTS
Module 1: Transformative Community Education
Module 2: Drugs and Crime in a Global Context
Module 3: Research Methods and Practice
Module 4: Project Cycle Management in the Community and Voluntary Sector
Module 5: Community Drug Work and Leadership in Practice
Module 6: Community Development and Technology