Expand+Course Overview
The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services ...

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The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and or take responsibility for the work of others in providing a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and or to progress to higher education and training.

Is This Course Right For You?
This Advanced Certificate course is suitable for those who have already successfully obtained a QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Applied Social Studies or a relevent field of study. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the many roles of social care, to develop the learner’s knowledge and appreciation of the duties involved and skills required to work successfully in a social care setting. Some learners with potential for academic progression may select this as a route to Social Care degree courses in Universities and Institutes of Technology.

What Will You Study?
The Applied Social Studies course combines a range of modules that provides learners with real opportunities to learn and practice Social Care skills. The learners have work placement one day per week, as well as a three-week block placement allocated to enable them to gain more hands on experience in their chosen field.

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.

Expand+Career Prospects
Advanced Applied Social Studies graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:

Social Work
Youth and Community Work
Social Planning
Advice Work
Counse...

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Advanced Applied Social Studies graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:

Social Work
Youth and Community Work
Social Planning
Advice Work
Counselling
Education & Welfare Officer
International Relations
Special Needs Assistants
Social Care workers with REHAB services
Women’s Aid
Respite Services
Residential Care
Family Support Worker.

Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:

College Course Area Level
LYIT Health & Social Care (Direct Entry to second year/ Year 2 and 3 in Monaghan Institute) 7
UCC Social Science (Youth & Community Work) 8
DCU Health & Society 8
TU Dublin Social Care 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:

Praxis Care
Inspire Disability Services
Special Needs Assistant in a Secondary School
Neuro Rehabilitation.