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Course Code
Zone
Attendence
Blended

Course Summary

This programme aims to provide students with concepts, theories and academic skills to contribute to an agenda of change in their organisation. The modules will allow students to critically explore, assess, evaluate and enhance their area of professional expertise and interest, with a final module - Research Dissertation - enabling students to complete research in a topic of relevance to their area of expertise.

College Link

ATU Donegal (formerly LYIT)
College Link > - Health & Social Care - Advancing Health & Social Care - Letterkenny

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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

The minimum entry requirements are a Level 8 Honours Degree in a relevant discipline such as Health & Social Care, Nursing, Early Childhood Care, Social Work, Youth Work etc. Applicants may be required to undertake an interview. RPL will be considered in accordance with the Quality Assurance of ATU.

Application Details

Fees

EU Fees: €5,750.00

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

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

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