Course Summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Wellbeing is designed to support those who already have a foundation in Health and Wellbeing to gain deeper knowledge and skills, and to develop themselves as leaders and experts in the area. Completion of the Postgraduate Diploma will allow you to understand and develop the interdisciplinary skills and competencies required to translate research into practical health and wellbeing applications.
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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
Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements as stated above but who have relevant experience. In such cases, the applicant must clearly set out the grounds upon which they wish to be considered in the motivation and readiness statement. To demonstrate relevant experience, applicants will be assessed on criteria including academic achievement, work experience, a personal statement and reference. An interview may also be required.
Application Details
Closing Date
Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
Start Date 24 September 2024
Fees
How To Apply
1. Check Dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process in the fact file boxes at the top of the page.
2. Gather Documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal and include:
Original qualification documents listed on your application including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC.
Any supplementary items requested for your course if required.
3. Apply Online: Apply online via the UCC online application portal. Note the majority of our courses have a non-refundable €50 application fee.
Any questions? Use our web enquiry form to contact us.
Additional Requirements
Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following:
Details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.
In addition to your declared qualifications, you will be asked to outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.
You will be asked to describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.
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.
Career Progression
This Health and Wellbeing programme is designed for professionals and practitioners across all sectors with an interest in the creation of health and wellbeing within society, sectors, and organisational settings. The programme will help to support you in your personal and professional development towards being health and wellbeing champions and advocates in your organisation.
On successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Wellbeing, our graduates could seek employment in the public or private sector including the health and biopharmaceutical industry, government departments, statutory bodies, voluntary sector, policy organisations, and higher education. Job roles might include workplace wellbeing programme lead, community health and wellbeing officer, social prescribing coordinator, student wellbeing and welfare manager, as well as a myriad of other academic/educational roles.
Progression Route
Following successful completion of all of the assessments in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Wellbeing, a student may choose to progress to the MSc in Health and Wellbeing, subject to the approval of the programme team and College.
A student who wishes to continue to MSc level must do so within five years from the date of first registration for the Postgraduate Certificate. Students intending to proceed to the MSc in Health and Wellbeing must complete Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (MH6014) as part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Wellbeing.
The MSc in Health and Wellbeing involves the successful completion of 30 credits as follows:
Dissertation
• MX6017 Research Project in Health and Wellbeing (30 Credits) or
• SPRTXXX4 Research Project in Health and Wellbeing (30 Credits)
Progressing students will be assigned by the programme team to either MX6017 or SPRTXXX4 depending on the research area and designated project supervisor.
Duration
Teaching Mode: Part-Time