| Course Name |
Health, Social Studies & Psychology - Pre-University |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2181 PU07 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Overview
The programme is designed for student wishing to study Health & Social Studies disciplines at University. It will introduce students to the area of sociology, psychology and related fields. The programme will enable learners to progr...
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The programme is designed for student wishing to study Health & Social Studies disciplines at University. It will introduce students to the area of sociology, psychology and related fields. The programme will enable learners to progress to further studies in social studies, psychology and sociology, arts and youth work.
What Will I Study?
Pre-University Health & Social Studies introduces the theory and practice of social studies and social care, to encourage students to explore and develop their knowledge of social issues, psychology, community care and practice. This course also offers an opportunity to gain an insight into care provision and an understanding of client centred care.
Learners will explore human growth and development and look at intercultural concepts such as diversity, racism and interdependence in our diverse and rapidly changing society. The programme is designed to facilitate learners to progress to University with a thorough insight of social behaviour and related disciplines.
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| FET Code |
5M2181 - Applied Social Studies |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Comment |
Qualifications Obtained
5M2181 QQI Level 5 Applied Social Studies |
| Link to Course Fee |
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| Course Fee |
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
First Aid Responder €190.00
There will be additional fees for Handling and Lifting |
| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, tran...
Hide-You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Students will complete core health, social studies & psychology subjects including:
Social Studies
Young People and Society
Human Growth & Development
Psychology
Intercultural Studies
Communications
Common subjects such as Word Processing, Safety and Health at Work and Work Experience may also be included. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses. |
| Assessment Method |
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Examinations |
| QQI FET Links to CAO Courses |
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Progress to a degree where you can pursue a career in:
Social Work
Sociology
Psychology
Youth and Community Work
Advice Work
Counselling
Education & Welfare
Respite Services
Residential Care
Degree Progression
There ...
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Progress to a degree where you can pursue a career in:
Social Work
Sociology
Psychology
Youth and Community Work
Advice Work
Counselling
Education & Welfare
Respite Services
Residential Care
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
NUIG Applied Social Sciences 8
NUIM Community and Youth Work 8
Athlone IT Social Care Practice 8
TU Dublin Applied Social Studies in Social Care 8
UL Psychology and Sociology 8
DCU Health and Society 8
NUIM Arts 8
NUIG Arts (Joint Honours) 8
GMIT Community Development & Youthwork 8
NUIG Arts (Child, Youth and Family) 8
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| Further Enquiries |
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
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