Social Studies courses in Ireland

This one-year course/programme aims to assist students who may be seeking employment or higher education in the area of social care. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Social Studies Human Growth and Development Intercultural Studies Work Experience Applied Psychology Equality and Disability Teamworking Word Processing

This one-year course will aim to prepare participants for work with people in a social care, community development or residential setting. The care worker needs the social, communication and caring skills to work with individuals and groups. Many of the skills acquired will be transferable for use with adolescents, families and the elderly in a…

This Applied Social Studies programme is suitable for individuals who wish to develop an understanding of all aspects of social issues.

If  your interest is in progressing towards a career in the field of social care or in working with those with mental or physical disability, the older person, children in care, or those or those dealing with the challenge of addiction, the BA (Hons) in Applied Social Care is the degree for you. The Bachelor…

This degree course provides students with a broad education in contemporary social issues, policies and research methods.

Whether your interest is in progressing towards a career in the field of social care, professional social research or policy analysis, or whether you are interested in a broad-based undergraduate education, the BA (Hons) in Social Science is the degree for you. Social Science is the interdisciplinary study of human society. It draws upon disciplines…

This course is offered jointly by the Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin and the School of Sociology at University College Dublin to develop students knowledge of the main currents of social change today, the social, cultural and economic forces which are driving them and the different forms they take across states. The course…

The Dublin Project is an initiative by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Dublin City Council (DCC) and Design TwentyFirst Century (D21C) to make a positive change in the City of Dublin by bringing their resources and expertise together to solve challenging problems facing Dublin City. The project will prototype new models for solving important issues…

Dublin Business School offer this evening Child Psychology diploma course. This Diploma will be of benefit anyone with an interest in the psychology and development of the child. From those with experience in the field to anyone with experience of children from the classroom to the home. It is an introduction to the world of…

Book or enquire about this Diploma in Social Science at DBS via Nightcourses.com. Whether you wish to pursue a general interest in the social sciences or are seeking an introduction to studying within the multidisciplinary field of the social sciences, the Diploma in Social Science is the programme for you. Social Science is the interdisciplinary…

The BA in Community Studies (Social Sciences) is specifically designed for adult students who are interested in pursuing a part-time degree at night. This flexible degree has been developed for people who are busy with work, family and daily life.  If you are interested in Community work, addiction and recovery, Youth studies, history, politics, development, adult…

The course will provide students with the knowledge and understanding needed to deal effectively with issues of equality and diversity in the workplace in a rapidly changing Ireland. The course will equip practitioners with the competence to become professional trainers in this challenging area in order to contribute to the development of socially inclusive workplaces.…

This Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course is designed to equip helping professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate CBT into their practice. This 30 hr programme consists of 5 one-day workshops, each of 6 hrs duration. Workshops can be taken individually, and/or combined to make up the requirements for the Certificate. The approaches presented are…

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Drawing on the work of a broad range of contemporary writers this course examines the implications of immigration and social change on a range of areas of Irish social policy. These may include: housing, integration and social inclusion policy and demography.

Interested in the study of human interaction? Social Psychology deals with social interactions, together with their origins and their effects on an individual. The subject attempts to explain human behaviour in a social context, how we form opinions, how we make group decisions, and how we understand ourselves. This course is a comprehensive training, so…

Develop an understanding of sociology and its relevance in Society as an individual, a family member and as part of a community. Examine the area of social stratification in Irish society and describe how this society can be divided into different social strata ie class, gender, race/ethnicity. Discuss the impact of discrimination on individuals in…

This Level 5 Certificate course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies. It is designed for people who are interested in working in a variety of social care services. Students can develop the personal qualities, knowledge, skills and academic background required to progress in the social work/care sector.

This course is designed for those who wish to work with and on behalf of people who need help or support in accessing social and community services or information, or who require someone to speak or act on their behalf as an adviser or advocate. This support, or advocacy, is crucial in enabling people to…

This programme is tailored to meet the needs of graduates from a wide variety of backgrounds who wish to continue their professional development. Addressing todays most pressing social challenges demands an ability to understand how research, policy and practice are critically important in shaping efficient and effective work based activities. The aim of the masters…

This course introduces the student to the broad area of social care. It is a foundation/springboard into social care work and social worker progression courses or can lead directly into the workplace. Certification: FETAC National Vocational Certificate Level 5 Applied Social Studies (5M2181). Course Content: Work Experience Communications Political Studies Legal Practice and Procedures Care Support…

On successful completion of this course, graduates will be qualified to work in a wide range of Social Care settings, including working with children, in family support, community development, care of the elderly and with people with special needs. Given the nature of this work, applicants should give serious consideration to their personal interest and…

This award provides an introduction to sociology and social studies. The course is suitable for students who have an interest in social studies or for those working in the youth, social and community care sector. Students will learn about the issues impacting on the social fabric such as discrimination, family breakdown, youth culture and the…

Ireland is in a state of ongoing transformation, experiencing rapid and dramatic economic, social and cultural changes in a short period of time. Yet there are structural continuities traced back to modern Irish society before and after independence that underlie and help to explain these changes. This module explores the continuities amidst the significant changes…

From a curriculum perspective, the aim of this module is to introduce students to sociological research practice. It thus constitutes the foundation for further study of research and methodologies in Sociology and other disciplines. The course provides background regarding the different traditions and key elements of social research as well as an introduction to the…