Humanities & Social Sciences courses in Ireland

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…

Overview Psychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which with a 150-year history, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth…

Overview Whether your interest is in progressing towards a career in areas such as youth and community work, professional social research, policy analysis/development, working with disadvantaged and marginalised individuals, or you are interested in a broad-based undergraduate education, the BA (Hons) in Social Science (Level 8, 180 ECTS) is the degree for you. This degree…

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…

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major: English and Psychology; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; This programme allows students to develop knowledge and expertise in the popular areas of English and Psychology. By studying English, students gather knowledge in a range of literary texts and periods, which will allow them to develop themselves…

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major: Sociology and Politics; ; ; ; The course lets you examine our society, its structure, its organisations, and ask questions around the complexities of this social world. Dividing your time between sociology and politics, you develop an in-depth understanding of the social forces that create and sustain the…

This course has been approved by CORU. Next Course Commencement: September, 2025 The Application Centre is currently closed:  The allocation of places on our BA in Social Care for 2024-25 is now complete. The application centre will reopen in March 2025. Please make contact with the College to express your interest in applying in 2025. Interviews: will take place in person in…

Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice; ; ; ; Course Summary:; Ireland, among other countries, continues to face many social challenges, do you want to work to address and respond to these challenges? Are you interested in the future of our society and those who live within it? A career in social care practice…

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…

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…

Counselling & Psychotherapy Part-Time Course at PCI College So what will you achieve with PCI College?   Outstanding individual support in a unique classroom environment that is both experiential  and theoretical. You will gain a professional qualification in order to practice as an accredited psychotherapist. You will achieve an honours bachelor of science degree validated by…

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…

The next course commencement:  February 28th, 2025 Application Deadline: Apply by February 14th, 2025 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 training.…

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 – Spring 2025 Apply now, or express interest 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, thus facilitating self-defined visions of a desirable…

This course is a hands-on, participatory programme that recognises diversity in learning styles.  It is an openly political and politicising programme that uses feminist methods to focus on economic, social and cultural dimensions.  It also asks critical questions about feminism which isn’t always a force for good.  This course is designed for people who are…

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 course aims to provide introductory skills for those with a passion for pastry and baking and who are either in the hospitality industry or considering a career change. Course Details Year 1 Fundamentals of Pastry, Baking and Desserts 10 credits Modern and Innovative Pastry, Baking and Desserts 10 credits What to expect You will…