Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Society and its many processes can be studied as a whole or in focus. Social studies adopts the wide, macro investigation while applied psychology concentrates on the in-depth, micro relationship between society and the individual.
This QQI level 5 course introduces the student to both investigative perspectives.
Society’s many benefits and pressures will be analysed with particular emphasis on the developmental stage of youth. The learner, in this research stage, will explore the areas of mental health and substance use with a view to identifying the social contexts which contribute to these issues and the range of therapeutic interventions and treatments available.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Psychology
Behaviourial Studies
Young People & Society
Substance Use – Issues for Youth Work
Understanding Mental Health
Social Studies
Intercultural Studies
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience
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:
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
This course is designed to enable learners to consider work in a variety of community / social settings and is also aimed at learners who wish to progress to higher studies in psychology or social science.
