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Applied Social Studies – Mature Students
Certification
QQI level 5Reference
5M2181Places
25Fees
€100This is a broad academic introduction to social studies. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training. The course has two streams (young adults and mature students) to optimise the course focus for students. This course is suitable for VTOS eligible students.
Principal areas of study
- Psychology
- Social Studies
- Intercultural Studies
- Human Growth and Development
- Equality & Disability Studies
- Substance Issues
- Communications / Study Skills
- Word Processing
- Personal and Professional Development
(Modules offered may be subject to change)
“I am currently doing something that I thought was impossible, as I never believed that I would be doing an undergraduate course. I now have the hunger for education, which for me this is the greatest achievement of my life. It’s amazing what you can achieve once you work hard and put the effort in. I loved the level 5 course at the Liberties College, it’s perfectly fitted for mature students returning to education.”
Paul
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
- Trips out take place during the year to encourage team building.
- Develop social studies research skills through structured assignments
- A theoretical approach to social studies complemented by practical experience
- Garda vetting for work experience
PROGRESSION
- TU996 L8 Social Care – TU Dublin City Campus
- TU791 L7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
- TU997 L8 Applied Social Care – TU Tallaght
- TU991 L8 Applied Social Studies – Social Care – TU Blanchardstown
- MH107 L8 Social Science – NUI Maynooth
- DN700 L8 Social Science – University College Dublin
- MH101 L8 Arts – NUI Maynooth
EMPLOYMENT
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- General College Entry Requirements
- Students must be at least 23 years of age for the Mature Student Stream
- Applicants who are eligible for VTOS / BEA (Back to Education Allowance) Student should contact the Liberties College VTOS co-ordinator to discuss the options available.