Humanities & Social Sciences courses in Ireland

Students on the Certificate in Introductory Counselling Skills develop knowledge and practical skills in counselling, mental health, and personal development. This training helps them to perform more effectively as helpers in a variety of caring and pastoral roles and it prepares them to pursue further training in counselling and psychotherapy. It is suitable for people…

This new Rathmines College QQI Level 5 course examines the role and functions of the legal system and its relationship with crime as well as criminal justice. Excellent Higher Education progression opportunities to study law.

The QQI Level 5 Certificate in Liberal Arts provide opportunities for school leavers to gain access to Arts, Social Science & Humanities degree programmes at University

This QQI Level 5 course has an emphasis on literature and analysis, this course offers a unique selection of modules which have been selected to enable learners to explore the world of fiction, drama, film and to develop their own creative writing skills. Alongside this main emphasis, the course offers learners the chance to learn…

This Certificate level course is offered by the Department of History, Maynooth University. The course examines the ‘local dimension of Ireland’s past’.  The course aims to provide participants interested in local history with an opportunity to obtain formal training in the subject. This course sets out to provide students with a methodological approach to the…

This one-semester programme aims to introduce students to multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and responding to adult safeguarding. Students will study safeguarding from multiple perspectives, including the current context of adult safeguarding in Ireland; legal and policy frameworks; theories and concepts that guide safeguarding practices; and safeguarding within specific practice contexts. This will include opportunities for…

This well established Rathmines College course teaches students the fundamental skills to be a journalist, mixing practical skills with digital skills needed to work in journalism today.

This QQI Level 5 course will prepare learners to study in the field of the Arts and Social Sciences at University level. Students will take modules similar to those offered in Universities in these disciplines as well as modules to improve their general academic and research skills. This course has links to all of the…

This Self-Caring Practice programme supports learners from all professional backgrounds to critically engage with self-awareness theories and to identify personal strengths and vulnerabilities which may impact on both their personal and professional lives. In doing so, learners develop the skills to apply appropriate self-care strategies and build their resilience.

Next commencement:  March 6th, 2026  with an Online Orientation Session (on Zoom) from Noon until 1.00pm. Course includes 3 Online Workshops and one In-Person Workshop (location to be determined) Application deadline: February 27th, 2026 Numbers dependent – Apply now, or express your interest now via the Online Application Centre — This Level 7 course is…

This 14-week specialist course is the first of its kind to be offered in Ireland and aims to support learners in the development of an appropriate level of knowledge, skill and understanding to enable them to appropriately recognise and respond to domestic abuse. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-the-fundamentals-of-understanding-and-responding-to-domestic-abuse.html

Programme Overview  An Cosán in partnership with IT Carlow has developed a blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) 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 Award Level 6) or to progress to Higher…

Programme Overview  An Cosán is working in partnership with IT Carlow to deliver a blended online Certificate in Leadership and Social Enterprise (NFQ Level 6).    This interdisciplinary 1 year blended online certificate programme aims to develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development. The purpose of the programme is to build the…

Are you interested in learning about Challenging Behaviour? Forus Training’s Level 5 course is starting on July 7th 2026 for €295 – payment options available!   This 7 week course will give you the knowledge, skills and competence in supporting individuals with intellectual disability who present with challenging behaviour.   Or start TODAY with our Online…

This free online course offers strategies for suitably responding to abused children and providing assistance. Organisations that engage with children should ideally have a set of protocols in place to respond quickly and effectively to abuse complaints. This training provides the best approach to support an abused child after understanding the indicators and the severity…

Programme Overview  The Citizenship and Social Action course will explore theoretical concepts of democracy, citizenship and social action. Students will also analyse specific case studies in relation to citizenship, social action and democratic participation in the age of the internet. Alongside this, they will investigate and identify strategies and practical approaches to support digital citizenship. Finally,…

This programme is designed to provide graduates with in-depth study of specific topics within the field of Classics, and a set of research skills appropriate to work at this level.

Description Dundrum College of Further Education (DCFE) has rebranded and is now known as Dublin College Dundrum. COURSE FEES: All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses. Aim The purpose of this award…

This is a two-year programme, designed to provide graduates with in-depth study in Classics and with the skills necessary for carrying out research in the field. The study of ancient Greek or Latin is compulsory in the first year, and may be continued in the second; prior knowledge of the language is not required.

The research programme equips students with the necessary skills in research, academic writing, and the ancient languages, along with any other specialist training required for their particular project. Above all, the Department aims to provide the opportunity for students to pursue their own specific research interests, working independently under the supervision of members of staff…

Climate history is a rapidly evolving field of study that aims to: firstly reconstruct climate conditions over past centuries and millennia; and secondly understand how societies perceived and responded to changing climates and extreme weather. These aims can be best achieved by combining evidence from natural and human archives. In this module we will examine…

Are you interested in learning about Communications for Intellectual Disability Practice? Forus Training’s Level 5 course is starting on October 27th 2026 for €295 – payment options available!   This 7 week course will give you the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating…

Participant Profile: This course is suitable for those who already work with or intend to work within homeless and/or drug services and those engaged in community development. The course is intended to give the learner competencies and knowledge necessary to meet the various needs of substance users and to assist them in making choices regarding…

The purpose of this Community Development and Leadership award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to contribute effectively to the work of organisations in a range of community development and or community work settings and or to progress to higher education and training. WHAT WILL I STUDY? • Communications…

Are you interested in learning about Community Inclusion? Forus Training’s Level 5 course is starting on May 26th 2026 for €295 – payment options available!   This 7 week course will give you the knowledge, skill and competence required to support and build the capacity of individuals with an intellectual disability to develop socially valued roles…

Learn about the different approaches to managing and rehabilitating historic preservation sites in this online course. This free course will explain the degrees and processes of intervention used for the preservation of cultural heritage sites. Learn about the vital role played by conservators in heritage conservation sites, and the codes of ethics and the rationalistic…

Learn more about the internal and external factors of an organization’s corporate governance, with this online course. This free online Corporate Governance course teaches you about how various forces govern an organization’s behaviour. In this course you will learn about how the goals of an organization, and the means of achieving those goals are decided…

Learn more about the internal and external factors of an organization’s corporate governance, with this online course. This free online Corporate Governance course teaches you about how various forces govern an organization’s behaviour. In this course you will learn about how the goals of an organization, and the means of achieving those goals are decided…

Become an expert in CPT surgery coding: Master codes, surgical procedures, and compliance best practices This free online course on CPT Surgery Coding provides you with the essential knowledge of CPT codes, including their structure, purpose, and proper usage. You’ll learn how to apply coding for surgical, radiology, and anaesthesia procedures, ensuring accurate billing and…

Creating Poetry Course Description: Over this ten-week course you will explore the world of poetry both reading poems from published poets and also creating your own poetry.  In class we will look at the poetry of published poets and through that find inspiration for our own writing. We will look at some technical aspects of…