Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce the learner to the area of sociology and social studies. This course will provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their understanding, awareness, knowledge, research, study skills and competence in Applied Social Studies, so that they may proceed to work in the social care sector or progress to further or higher study.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Social Studies 5N1370
Young People and Society 5N2002
Human Growth and Development 5N1297
Psychology 5N0754
Intercultural Studies 5N0765
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Word Processing 5N1358
Options:
Teamworking 5N1367
Occupational First Aid 5N1207
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2181 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Applied Social Studies graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Social Care Work in a range of settings, including supported employment, mental health and intellectual disability settings │Youth and Community Work │Advice Work │ Counselling│ Education & Welfare Officer │Women’s Aid │Respite Services │Residential Care