Course Summary
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a Primary Honours (Level 8) degree, plus three years relevant work experience.
OR
Equivalent professional qualification with three years relevant experience.
All applicants who are deemed to meet the minimum academic qualifications will be required to attend for interview.
Applicants will not be considered for interview unless all aspects of the application process are fully completed.
Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above.
International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here
Please note if you are a non EU student and require a study visa, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.
Application Details
To apply for this programme:
All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal which is available at the Application Weblink.
There are three parts to the application process. All parts must be completed for your application to be valid and to be eligible for interview.
1. Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation if applicable.
2. The following supplementary form (Download: To Be Confirmed) must be fully completed and emailed to [email protected].
3. All applicants must also provide two completed References (please see application portal)
4. Copy of passport
Please ensure that you upload the required documentation to your application. Failure to do so will render ineligibility for interview. DCU cannot accept responsibility for incomplete applications.
Please note:
Applications Closing Date: 29th February 2025
Applicants do not need to complete the personal statement as this requirement is fulfilled on the supplementary form.
All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.
Successful candidates please note deferrals are not permitted on this programme due to the large volume of applicants and the very strong competition for places annually.
Canvassing of any kind will disqualify an applicant. Furthermore, we do not discuss any aspect of an application with third parties.
Fees
EU Status Fee Part-time €4,700 per annum
Non EU Fee Part time €9,800 per annum
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.