Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Applied Social Studies course is designed to introduce students to the area of sociology and applied social studies and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general. Students develop basic research skills and learn to recognise the complexity of social issues. Students can progress to further study at 3rd level or enter direct employment in roles such as youth-worker, support worker or disability carer.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Social Studies 5N1370
Intercultural Studies 5N0765
Psychology 5N0754
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Care Support
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Research and Study Skills 5N3113
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
Students of Applied Social Studies can progress to further study at 3rd level or enter direct employment in roles such as special needs assistant (SNA), youth-worker, support worker or disability carer.
- Social Work
- Professional Social Care Practice
- Applied Social Care
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Arts
- Education
- Psychology
- Counselling