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 must hold a primary degree
After initial assessment of your application, you may be invited to attend for interview in person or via an online interview platform
International applicants should contact the Academic Director for information regarding availability and eligibility
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet UCD's minimum English language requirements
Application Details
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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.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
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
How is the course structured?
Flexible programme delivery to facilitate working professionals
Delivered over two academic years, this course uses a variety of learning strategies in recognition of the time constraints associated with full-time clinical practice.
Year 1 will include fortnightly one day sessions (2pm-7pm) and a number of weekend teaching blocks
Year 2 will comprise a mix of experiential learning and a supervised Minor Thesis