Social Care, Criminology and Psychology
Social Care, Criminology and Psychology
Courses
Social Studies/Social Care
Applied Social Studies 5M2181
Youth & Community Work
Youth Work 5M4732
Applied Psychology with Criminology
Community and Health Services 5M4468
Criminology, Psychology with Law
Community and Health Services 5M4468
Security Studies and Criminology
Security Studies and Criminology 5M2110
Social Studies/Social Care
Applied Social Studies 5M2181
Course Content:
A theoretical approach to community and health services / social studies will be complemented by practical experience.
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Social Studies
- Applied Psychology
- Intercultural Studies
- Criminology
- Young People and Society
- Community Addiction Studies
- Safety and Health at Work
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Word Processing
What is Applied Social Studies?
This one-year course aims to prepare students for work with people in a social care, community development
or residential setting. The care worker needs 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 caring, educational or development role. The Applied Social Studies course will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice. This course will serve as training for social care/community care/ healthcare sectors or as a link to Applied Social Studies/Social Care certificate or degree courses in many Technological Universities throughout the country. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a qualification in this area.
This course will serve as training for social care/community care/ healthcare sectors or as a link to Applied Social Studies/ Social Care or Nursing certificate or degree courses in many Institutes of Technology throughout the country. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a formal education.
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 in Applied Social Studies 5M2181
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may pursue a certificate or degree course in many of the Universities around the country or alternatively may seek immediate employment in a range of Community Care, Health Care, and Community Development centres/ initiatives.
There are now a large range of Social Studies or Community Care certificate and degree courses available to graduates on the newly expanded QQI links programme. For example, there are 10 places in Maynooth University through Social Science and over 175 places through First Arts as well as five places in UCD and a large quota in other third level colleges like South East Technological University Carlow/Waterford, DCU, TUD City Campus/Blanchardstown/Tallaght, NUIG, Dundalk Institute of Technology, University of Limerick, Technological University of the Shannon Limerick/Athlone, Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny, St. Patrick’s College Maynooth, Milltown, Marino Institute of Education, NCI, Munster Technological University, UCC, UCD.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Progression options
There are now a large range of Social Studies or Community Care certificate and degree courses available to graduates of this course.
TUD Blanchardstown: TU991 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU791 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU996 Social Care (Level 8, 3 Years)
Maynooth University: MH107 Social Science Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC238 Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC009 Human Development Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Yrs)
DCU: DC209 Health and Society (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUD Tallaght: TU997 Applied Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK862 Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US782 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
SETU Wexford: SE917 Applied Social Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Youth & Community Work
Youth Work 5M4732
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
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- Understanding Youthwork
- Working with Young People
- Young People and Society
- Human Growth and Development
- Community Addiction Studies
- Social Studies
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Criminology
- Intercultural Studies
- Applied Psychology
- Safety and Health at Work
- Project Management
WHAT IS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK ?
This one-year course is designed for those who would like to pursue a career in the youth and community sector. It is ideal for anyone who would enjoy working with young people in a range of community-based settings. The course content will focus on current challenges faced by young people, in particular, around sensitive issues such as, substance misuse, youth unemployment, homelessness and the impact of social media on the young people of today’s society.
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Youth Work 5M4732
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Youth and Community QQI Award can progress to many degree courses including Community and Youth Work, Applied Social Studies and Applied Social Care at Universities and Institutes of Technology including Maynooth, TU Dublin – City Campus, Blanchardstown and Tallaght. Students can progress onto the Level 8 QQI award in Planning and Environment at TU Dublin – City Campus and Sustainable Energy at TU Dublin – Tallaght. Future areas of employment can include Advice Worker, Community Development Worker, Community Education Officer, Family Support Worker, Social Worker, Youth Worker. Many graduates seek direct employment within the sector.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
NUIM: MH116 Community and Youth Work (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU991 Applied Social Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU791 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
DCU: DC238 Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: US928 Community and Addiction Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU992 Community and Youth Development (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Tallaght: TU997 Applied Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC009 Human Development Arts (Level 8, 3-4 Yrs)
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
DCU: DC209 Health and Society (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US782 Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7, 3 Years)
SETU Wexford: SE917 Applied Social Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
Applied Psychology with Criminology
Community and Health Services 5M4468
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Human Growth and Development
- Applied Psychology
- Community Addiction Studies
- Behavioural Studies
- Criminology
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Addiction Studies
- Safety and Health at Work
- Word Processing
WHAT IS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY?
This one-year course is designed for those who have
an interest in psychology and aims to give students an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of psychology and prepare them for further study at third level. In addition, this course lays the foundation for a wide variety of, ‘people-focused,’ careers in social research, health care, community support, information officer, and youth work.
On completion of the course, students will also have developed skills that are useful to careers in human resources, marketing and public relations. This programme is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a qualification in this area.
CERTIFICATION
- Level 5 in Community Health Services 5M4468
- Occupational First Aid
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this course will be able to apply for third level education courses in Maynooth University, UCC, UL, NUI Galway, South East Technological University Waterford, DBS, Atlantic Technological University Sligo, NCI, IADT, as well as accessing careers in community health areas.
The course content covers subjects essential to those seeking to progress to further studies and provides progression links to Level 8, The Psychological Society
of Ireland (PSI) accredited courses. Students can also progress to general courses in areas like Arts, Social Studies, Education, Health, Business and Sports Rehabilitation courses in colleges like Maynooth University, TUD
City Campus/Blanchardstown, UCD, UCC, South East Technological University Carlow/Waterford, Munster Technological University Cork, Technological University of the Shannon Limerick, Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny, IADT, DBS. The course opens up careers in areas like education, management, counselling, research, social services, advertising, etc.
There are also other opportunities in third level colleges
all around Ireland. We have, for example, a very close link with Bangor University in Wales. Alternatively, students may seek immediate employment in a range of community care, health care and community development centres/initiatives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
Progression support
This course covers subjects essential to those seeking progression to further studies at degree level.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
TUD: BA Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree (Mature Students only) (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCC: CK120 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US925 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
UL: LM102 Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
UL: LM002 Arts-Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY104 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
NUIG: GY101 Arts-Psychology (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
SETU Carlow/Waterford: SE205 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years),
SE200 Psychology – Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
IADT: DL825 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years) Maynooth University: MH101 Arts with Psychological Studies (Level 8, 3 Years)
Maynooth: MH106 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
UCD: DN720 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years) DN620 Criminology with Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
TCD: TR006 Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
St. Nicholas College: NM802 Psychology Level 8, 3-4 Years)
NCI: NC010 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
Brenda Mullins
Level 5 in Applied Psychology
There are so many support structures in place at DCFE, particularly for the mature students. There were many mature student coffee mornings on different days in order to suit everyone’s timetable. A room was designated just for the mature students which was a great benefit to us, to relax and chat in a calm setting or to be able to work away quietly if we wanted to.
The learning hub is also another fantastic resource offered by the college for students who may be struggling with course detail or assignments. The staff are so engaging and they put you at ease as soon as you walk through the door. I did not avail of the services myself this year, but I knew they were there if I needed help.
Criminology, Psychology with Law
Community and Health Services 5M4468
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Criminology
- Criminal Law
- Legal Practice and Procedures
- Applied Psychology
- Human Growth and Development
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Safety and Health at Work
- Behavioural Studies
WHAT IS CRIMINOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY with law?
This one-year course aims to introduce students, who have an interest in criminal behaviour and criminal law, to the knowledge that will help them to fully explore and understand the way in which we think about and manage crime related issues in Ireland.
On completion of this course, students will gain valuable knowledge and skills which will allow them to progress smoothly to third level options.
CERTIFICATION
- Level 5 Community Health Services (5M4468)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may pursue degree courses such as Applied Psychology, Psychological Studies, Psychology and Criminology at Universities and IT’s including Maynooth, IADT, NCI and UCC. Students can also progress onto the Level 8 QQI award in DNA and Forensic Analysis at TUD Tallaght or Applied Social Care at TUD City Campus.
Graduates may also progress onto many other degrees at Level 7 and 8 in Universities and ITs or private colleges around the country, along with progression options
to the UK.
Future areas of employment can include research positions, working within the social care or legal systems, working
in the field of psychology. Alternatively, students may progress directly into employment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
Progression support
This course covers subjects essential to those seeking progression to further studies at degree level.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts-Criminology Studies
(Level 8, 3 Years), MH502 Law and Criminology (Level 8, 3 Years)
UCC: CK113 Criminology (Level 8, 3 Years) TUD Tallaght, TU864 DNA and Forensic Analysis (Level 8, 3 Years), CK120 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUD: BA Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree (Mature Students only) (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN620 Criminology with Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US925 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
UL: LM102 Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
UL: LM002 Arts-Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY104 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
NUIG: GY101 Arts-Psychology (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
SETU Carlow / Waterford: SE205 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
SE200 Psychology – Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
Security Studies and Criminology
Security Studies and Criminology 5M2110
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
- Safety and Health at Work
- Security Industry Procedures
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Retail Security
- Criminal Law and Security Procedures
- Criminology
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Door Security Procedures
- Guarding Skills
- * Level 4
WHAT IS SECURITY STUDIES AND CRIMINOLOGY?
This Security Studies with Criminology Course at DCFE will provide you with a strong foundation in the skills necessary to pursue a career in the private security industry and in Retail Security as either Door Security or Static Guarding in both Ireland and abroad or progress to Third level.
The course provides students with an introduction to the different sectors within the security industry in Ireland. Throughout their period of training, students complete work placements with recognised security companies at music concerts, sporting events and other public events.
This course is also of relevance to students who are interested in a career in An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, Prison Service or Emergency Services. You will obtain a grounding in the various legal aspects of security. Successful achievement of the security modules will enable you to meet part of the requirements for a security license as required under the Private Security Services Act. You will also qualify as a First Aid Responder (FAR) which is awarded by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC).
CERTIFICATION
- Level 5 Security Studies
Multiple qualifications through this course
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Graduates of this course can use their security qualifications to apply for relevant security licenses as required by the Private Security Authority (PSA).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates who successfully complete the security modules can use their results as part of their application for a security license which is a requirement for employment as a security officer.
Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one on a range
of Level 7 and Level 8 programmes including Business and Legal Studies in a variety of third level universities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Cert or LCA
- Mature students of all backgrounds
- Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly using the button below.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts with Legal Studies / Business (Level 8, 3 years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU902 Business (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU670 Business (Level 6, 2 Years)