| Course Name |
Applied Social Studies in Social Care |
| Course Provider |
Cavan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Athlone Institute of Technology, Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| Course Code |
CI061AT AL765 |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
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Major |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cavan Town, Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Course commences in September 2019 |
| Qualification Letters |
BA |
| Duration |
3 years. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving certificate candidates, please refer to the AIT website for entry requirements. Students who have achieved a QQI level 5 award are also eligible to apply. QQI applicants should check with AIT to ensure that they present with the appropriate modules. |
| QQI FET Applicants General Information |
Students who have achieved a QQI level 5 award are also eligible to apply. QQI applicants should check with AIT to ensure that they present with the appropriate modules. |
| Course Fee |
FEES
Athlone Fees 2019/2020 available from www.ait.ie/fees/ |
| Financial Support |
The Third Level Grant System applies to this course.
AIT fees apply |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
APPLY DIRECTLY TO CAVAN INSTITUTE
Delivered in Conjunction with Athlone Institute of Technology.
HOW DO I APPLY?
On-line applications for the 2019/20 academic year are Open (via link below).
A valid email address must be used as correspondence may be made via email.
Deadline - April 2019 - Late Applications may be accepted on some courses. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
This is a three-year, full-time ordinary level degree programme. Students taking year one in Cavan Institute are registered as AIT students and study the same curriculum as students attending AIT. The second and third years of this programme are undertaken in AIT. |
| Subjects Taught |
Year 1 (at Cavan Institute)
Learning and Development for Higher Education Contemporary Social Care Practice
Applied Social Care Placement
Developmental Psychology
Interactional Approach to Social Care
Introduction to Politics
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Law
French |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities:
This course aims to prepare students for employment in all social care sectors, such as residential care, care of people with specific needs.
Progression Opportunities:
Those who successfully complete the three-year BA in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care may progress to obtain a level 8 honours degree with one further year’s study at AIT. |
| Further Enquiries |
Head of School of Business,
Bridget McGibney BBS, MA,
Cavan Institute
Telephone: 049 433 2633
Facsimile: 049 436 1933
Email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
www.cavaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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