Course Summary
This proposed programme aims to equip experienced social care workers with the knowledge, skills and insight required to be effective managers in social care settings.
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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
A primary honours degree in Social Care, or equivalent degree in a cognate discipline, with a minimum award of Second-Class Honours Grade 2.2
Or
An appropriate professional qualification in a cognate discipline AND at least 2 years relevant professional experience/responsibility
Or
A primary honours degree AND at least 3 years relevant professional responsibility and experience
An interview may form part of the selection process.
The number of enrolments to this part-time programme is restricted to 25 students.
Students must be in employment or have previously worked in a social care setting. Students should ideally have the support of an agency to fulfil the academic and practical requirements of the course.
NB: Successful completion of this programme of study will not confer entitlement to register as a Social Care Worker.
Please ensure that you upload or attach relevant supporting documentation as appropriate when submitting your application.
English language: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Application Details
Application Deadline: TBC for 2023
Register Your Interest for September 2023: https://lit.ie/en-ie/courses/master-of-arts-in-social-care-management-(1)
Start date: TBC
Location: Online
Fees
Register Your Interest for September 2023: https://lit.ie/en-ie/courses/master-of-arts-in-social-care-management-(1)
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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Duration
Delivery - Part-time - Online
The programme will be delivered part-time online over 2 academic years 1 day per week (Fridays from 9am to 5pm, inclusive of breaks) over 4 semesters. Class contact hours will normally be approximately 7 hours per week (online), but this will vary in some semesters. The division of ‘live’ and ‘recorded’ online content varies depending on the module. Some classes are delivered ‘live’ online, while others are recorded and can be accessed in your own time. There is an additional 2 hours per module for recorded materials, readings and self-directed study.