Humanities & Social Sciences courses in Ireland

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…

The aim of this 12 week course is to provide students with an overview of the history of cinema and the development of film as a medium of artistic expression. It will involve lectures and discussion about some of the key developments in the history of cinema; montage, editing and sound and explore the ways…

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.

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…

Participants will gain familiarity with the CBT model of Addiction and its application to the understanding and treatment of the most common addiction problems. Participants of this one-day workshop will learn to become more confident with applying a Cognitive Behavioural framework & CBT interventions to common addictions such as: – Alcohol/drug addiction – Compulsive Gambling…

This course is suitable for those who work within homeless and/or drug services and those engaged in community development.

This course is suitable for those who work within homeless and/or drug services and those engaged in community development.

This course is designed to enable participants to further develop and enhance their understanding, knowledge and skills relevant to Family, Youth and Community work practice and policy in Ireland or abroad. The main focus of the Degree course will be on Community, Youth and Family studies, but will broadly incorporate community development, family support, adolescence,…

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…

Have you ever wanted to write but thought you couldn’t? Have you ever felt the fear of the blank page? Do you think you might like to write but have never tried? Bring paper and pen. No previous writing experience necessary in this Creative Writing course. www.hartstown-cep.com

Learn techniques for writing short stories, poetry and memoir with a professional writer. Participate in creative writing competitions. The course plan is based on the idea of a “Writer’s toolbox”: some tools are essential, some you need to try, see if it works for you. We cover techniques for handling dialogue, description, voice, minimalist style,…

Do you want to build a career as a professional  writer? One of the best places to do that is in comedy. Progress through a variety of options for those wishing to work in humour, including stand-up, TV, theatre, and many others.  Start here with this specialist course which explores this area of creative writing at a really effective, practical level.…

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Would you like to see your writing in print? Could you write a best seller? Our experienced Creative Writing tutor will guide and help you to develop your writing skills throughout your Kilroy’s College Creative Writing course. If you have a clear interest in writing this course will enable you to fine tune your writing…

Creative Writing: Historical Fiction Join writer and scholar Dr Laura Healy for this fantastic new course for this wishing to begin or complete a Historical Fiction project. Enjoy a highly rewarding  series of lectures & creative workshops in this area. This a very special and unique opportunity to enjoy and develop your Historical Fiction project with an expert in…

Creative Writing: Historical Fiction Join writer and scholar Dr Laura Healy for this fantastic new course for this wishing to begin or complete a Historical Fiction project. Enjoy a highly rewarding  series of lectures & creative workshops in this area. This a very special and unique opportunity to enjoy and develop your Historical Fiction project with an expert in…

Improve techniques for writing short stories, poetry and memoir with a professional writer. Participate in creative writing competitions. The course plan is based on the idea of a “Writer’s toolbox”: some tools are essential, some you need to try, see if it works for you. We cover techniques for handling dialogue, description, voice, minimalist style,…

CREATIVE WRITING: INTERMEDIATE Would you like to develop your writing craft and develop your work for publication? Have you been working on a writing project for a while and want to move onto the next level? Explore genres such as comedy, fantasy, memoir and radio writing in this innovative new course for intermediate writers. The…

Creative Writing: PLAYWRITING Do you want to build a career as a professional playwright? This is one of the oldest and most exciting artforms. See your scenes on paper ultimately come alive on stage! We go through the various forms of theatrical story-telling and performance, including Greek theatre, medieval parades, renaissance, Jacobean plays, romanticisms, realism, modernism and…

This Creative Writing programme is aimed at anyone who is serious about writing and who wishes to develop the habit of writing and perfecting work. The writing will be discussed, polished, assessed and moved forward with a view to presenting it to publishers. The programme will focus on the craft of writing and on introducing…

Finding your voice with Liz McSkeane This course is suited both to beginners and more experienced writers. The course comprises a sequence of workshop-led two hour sessions. Classes will focus on developing the individual writer’s greatest strengths, their style, story and emotional resonance. At the end of the course participants should have a short story,…

The Criminal Psychology course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. It will assists you in entering a fast growing profession. Students will complete the following units: 1 Criminal Psychology – An Introduction Definition of Crime and Three Views of Crime The Breadth of Criminal Psychology…

This Criminology course is suitable for those interested in the study of crime, the causes of crime, types of crime, punishment, crime prevention, and the fear of crime. It will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to analyse characteristics, effects and cons

*in collaboration with the City of Dublin Education Training Board Course Outline This programme is intensive and rewarding for the learner providing the practical experience and knowledge needed for employment in the Heritage and Tourism industry or move into further education. EMPLOYMENT: Many of our graduates have secured work in heritage sites such as, Dublin…

This module, led by Dr Rachel Moss, presents a thematic overview of the global intersections and relationships of Western visual and material culture across a range of historically located examples. Topics are explored in this module under the broad themes of knowledge and discovery and empire building. Through these lenses lectures will explore topics as…

This part of the Cultural Intersections in the History of Art course examines the influence of different global cultures on the history of Western art from the medieval period to the twentieth century. Organised thematically, Dr Rachel Moss will consider how different factors such as religious conversion, trade and the age of discovery on artistic…