Humanities & Social Sciences courses in Ireland

The BA in Communications is a three-year full-time programme which aims to give learners an introduction to communications platforms including photography, radio, journalism, and TV. The course involves both practical and academic projects and gives students the chance to work in real journalistic situations over the course of six semesters. Graduates of this programme can…

If you are interested in community work, addiction and recovery, social justice, youth studies, development, adult education, politics, society and culture then this wideranging degree will appeal to you. MH804 is a 4.5 year programme, with defined core modules and the option to register for optional modules at the beginning of each year, from year…

This BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production is a full-time, three-year programme that aims to give students a foundation in an array of communications platforms, including social and digital media, photography, radio, investigative journalism, TV and video. The programme is perfect for students passionate about telling the stories that matter.

Why is this Health & Social Care Degree for me? Professional Health and Social Care training aims to teach theories of practice and to develop both practice skills and a reflective capacity. The work of a Health & Social Care practitioner combines a multidisciplinary relationship based approach which encompasses purposeful planning and execution in the…

New: A discounted fee of €4,992 is available to members of SCI, The Wheel and to past-students of the OTC Application Fee: €110 Next commencement: September, 2026 Interviews: will take place online (by Zoom) – Date TBD, 2026 at 10.00am Find out more about Applicants’ Day Interviews: Enquiries to: cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com — The BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies…

BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available part-time. The course is highly interactive and it has been designed specifically for those who want to become competent professional practitioners in counselling and addiction-related areas. This course has been designed…

BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis. This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling-related fields with a specific focus on Youth Studies. It focuses on…

The BA (Hons) in Psychology is taught over 3 years full-time (or 4 years part-time). In the programme, learners engage with the core areas of psychology, including developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, and neuropsychology. A significant component of the programme is also dedicated to equipping learners with a strong capability in research…

If you are interested in community work, addiction and recovery, social justice, youth studies, development, adult education, politics, society and culture then this wideranging degree will appeal to you. MH804 is a 4.5 year programme, with defined core modules and the option to register for optional modules at the beginning of each year, from year…

Overview of the BA degrees These three BA programmes are part-time, evening (with some daytime options available), interdisciplinary degrees for mature applicants (21 years or older on 1 January in year of application). Applicants choose one of three degree options at the point of registration: BA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment BA Equality and…

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Applied Addiction and Community Development programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development. The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of community drugs workers and…

This new course is aimed at Social Care Workers who are currently in a leadership or management post or for those who wish to progress their careers. The course is designed to enable social care graduates to develop supervisory and management competencies. In recent years management roles in the Social Care sector have undergone significant…

Calling all QQI Level 5 and level 6 working early childhood educators! Do you want to build your qualifications up to level 7? The *NEW work-based BA Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 7) at TU Dublin offers current early childhood educators a blended work-based (part-time) programme to build their qualifications through flexible, interactive, on-line…

BA in Social Care – CORU Approved Degree Programme Next Course Start Date: September, 2026Application Status: Open for Applications The Application Centre is now open for applications. Interviews: will take place in person in Dublin for the first group of applicants on May 22nd, 2026. Apply now! Overview: BA in Social Care Degree – Level 7 QQI…

This programme is designed for people working across a diverse range of professions including education, health and social care. Inclusive practice extends to all of these disciplines. This programme reflects an interdisciplinary approach, recognising that inclusive practices are relevant across various sectors and preparing graduates to work in diverse settings.

Property economics is concerned with all aspects of property: investment, asset management, development, valuation and research, with a focus on finance and the commercial property market sector. This course will prepare you for a career in commercial property investment and development i.e. retail (shopping), office and industrial. You can go on to work in valuation…

This free online course will explore the process of crime investigation and its role in the criminal justice system. TV dramas and crime films have popularised the crime scene investigation (CSI) procedure. Trained and experienced investigators plan the storage, collection and analysis of crucial evidence, allowing justice to prevail. This course will provide you with…

Learn how academic disciplines come together as the social sciences to explain societies in this free online course. Do you want to understand the complex factors that define societies and the relationships between them? Are you planning a career in one of the social sciences? This course provides a solid foundation in the disciplines that…

Learn the basics of sociology and learn about social movements, structures and change with this free online course. There are a variety of topics that span the entire sociological spectrum, and in this free online introduction to sociology course, you will discuss the basics as well as more advanced sociological themes. Learn topics such as…

Learn the fundamentals of youth development and make a difference in society by enrolling in this free online course. Developing your leadership abilities is an essential first step in realising your full professional potential if your goal is to become a social worker who supports the holistic development of children and adolescents. This course explores…

This free online criminology course explains how to gather and interpret data to spot patterns in criminal behaviour. Crime-tracking statistics are only useful if they are analysed and interpreted. So how do we investigate crime data and make sense of it? This criminology course lays out the requirements for becoming a professional criminal data analyst…

In direct response to the unprecedented demand for Quantity Surveying graduates, TU Dublin has announced the re-opening of this part-time degree in partnership with local industry. The 2015 report issued by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), Employment Opportunities and Skills Requirements in Construction and Property Surveying 2014-2018, called for the constant collaboration between…

This Certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. The course aims to introduce participants to the main psychological theories and examine their contribution to the development of the discipline. This course is aimed…

The next course commencement: Friday, April 10th, 2026 Application Deadline:  Friday, April 3rd, 2026 — This Training and Development Award is the nationally approved Level 6 QQI professional qualification for new and experienced trainers. The twelve week programme provides participants with the tools to identify training needs and design, plan, deliver and evaluate quality and engaging…

Programme Overview  An Cosán is working in partnership with IT Carlow to develop a blended online Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Community Development (NFQ Level 7).  Learners who complete Stage 1 at Level 6 of the NFQ (60 credits) are eligible to exit the programme with a “Certificate in Leadership and Community Development” (Minor…

Application Details A reduced student fee of 600 from 1,250 is available for this programme starting in September 2024. This fee is subsidised by Enterprise Academy. Certified Charity Trustee Programme The Level 6 Certified Charity Trustee Programme aims to provide learners with a broad understanding of the governance framework guiding Organisations and an understanding and…

This QQI Level 5 course is designed to provide the learner with a practical introduction to Content Creation in a variety of different mediums for the creation of content that can be utilised on websites, podcasts, social media platforms, vlogs etc. and as such reflects the changes in the creative media production industry

Disability Studies is a unique course for people working or wanting to be employed in the disability sector. It attracts both disabled and non-disabled students eager to understand oppression, exclusion and the politics of disability. The course is delivered in a participative way through a series of intertwining modules. The modules enable students to understand…

Next commencement – April 13th, 2026 Application deadline: April 6th, 2026. Apply now, or make an enquiry via the OTC Online Application Centre — This professional development, OTC-accredited course, Certificate in Empowerment and Advocacy, equips the student with the knowledge, skills and competencies to support people with disabilities in empowering themselves on a day-to-day basis,…

The Maynooth University Certificate in Equality Studies focuses on delivering a high-quality relevant qualification using a unique blend of self-directed distance learning supplemented with online facilitated sessions. This course will equip students with the knowledge and understanding needed to deal effectively and sensitively with the different equality, diversity, and equality issues within Irish society, the…