Humanities & Social Sciences courses in Ireland

The module will study some patterns of artistic development in Britain, France and Ireland, with reference to the circumstances found in the main centres of production. It will explore the roles of the period’s major artists, including Gainsborough, Hogarth, Angelica Kauffmann, and Reynolds; H.D. Hamilton, Hone and Roberts, and Boucher, David, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Goya.…

This programme module aims is toequip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to apply a person centred focus to their work with people with disabilities in a variety of settings.   Course description • Identify issues arising from the language and stereotyping • Define what is meant by a socially valued role…

Philosophy – An Introduction Week 1-4: Introduction to Philosophy Does God exist? Are there moral principles that all human beings should follow? Can we ever know anything for certain? How should society be organised? These are some of the topics that we will explore on this course. The course aims to present some of the…

Literally translated as being a love of knowledge/wisdom; philosophy aspires to answer the fundamental questions in life and get to the very root of human existence in order to develop a greater understanding of our place in the world and our relationships with one another. Do we know there is a God? What is the…

Overview Returning for 2025, the popular Philosophy Today public lecture series explores how philosophy engages with the challenges of the modern world. Through six thought-provoking talks followed by interactive Q&A sessions, Trinity College Dublin’s philosophers share insights from their latest research, connecting philosophical ideas to some of today’s most pressing issues. Please note, due to…

Have a job that makes a difference! There are certain skills you need to become a successful political scientist. The ICI Political Science Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. How Will You Benefit? Fast track your career in politics and the public service Learn the inside secrets of how to become a political…

This 12 week course is for those students who have already engaged with Positive Psychology – Beginners. It primarily examines in class, various Positive Psychology interventions for utilisation and testing at home. All the interventions have been empirically tested and proven to increase greater awareness and practice of Positive Living and Mindfulness. These interventions are…

Positive psychology is, first and foremost, an applied science. It looks at what is right with people, focuses on when people are at their best, and attends to individual and group flourishing. It does not focus on the positive at the expense of the negative. Rather it recognises negative emotions failure and problems as natural…

This Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Leadership and Management in GMIT has been designed to develop the leadership, managerial, and organisational skills of the Health and Social Care and Public Sector leader and manager. This programme is designed to meet the needs of the Health, Social Care & Public Sector. The flexible mode of delivery, staged…

This one-year course will aim to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges as well as preparing students to work in a European environment both in Ireland and abroad. Students will be able to take this cultural option through Archaeology, Folklore and History modules or concentrate on a language option…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: acquire the ability to write in different registers be able to edit and layout newspaper pages undertake research on a given topic demonstrate an understanding of political and social affairs both national and international.   Who should complete this course? Students who wish to achieve a QQI credit…

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…

This certificate course is designed to enable qualified professionals to work with couples. In this couples counselling course, you will learn to observe, assess, evaluate and formulate therapeutic interventions and support using the couple’s environmental influencers as well as their thoughts, moods, emotions and behaviour. You will be introduced to the many dynamics within the…

This course is designed to assist the participants in gaining a deeper understanding of group counselling. This five-day training program offers an introduction to the theory and practice of group facilitation. The course is designed for those working in a therapy, counselling, social care, mental health, drug/alcohol recovery, probation/prison service/nursing context or related fields. The…

This course is not running for the Spring term of February 2024   Want to understand yourself, others and the world we live in? Discover and experience, from a psychological viewpoint, some of the following topics: The Schools of Psychotherapy, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy and Old Age, Children and Adolescents, Drama Therapy, Grief Therapy, Dreamwork, Addiction,…

This programme is designed to provide a basic introduction to all aspects of Radio Broadcasting. It is aimed at individuals with no previous experience of broadcasting who wish to develop both the practical and personal skills required for a career in the Radio Industry. Learners will acquire skills to produce their own radio programmes in…

Programme Overview  The Reflective Practice, Knowledge, Skills & Attitude programme aims to support students to gain experience as a practitioner in a community development context and integrate relevant theory with practice. Develop self-awareness and core skills to critically reflect on their practice in a comprehensive and ethical manner. Be responsible for managing their continuous professional development.  Format…

This exciting programme will provide participants with the skills, knowledge and competencies required to provide a comprehensive guiding service for tourists visiting and travelling in Ireland. It will be relevant, practical and up-to-date with industry needs and follow best practice guidelines. THE AIMS OF THIS COURSE  To prepare learners to work as a tour guide…

This workshop explores the risk factors which can impact mental health, the resulting dynamics and how issues become compounded. The workshop will explore questions and themes including: Does how we interact with one another have an impact on our well-being? What are the essentials of healthy relationships? What can counselling teach us about ourselves in relationship?During the…

At the beginning of the twelfth century western Christendom had a new optimism: a commercial and urban boom, new religious orders, new church buildings, the codification of religious law, a flourishing of religious art, a movement to ‘recover’ the Holy Land. From 1250-1500 war, plague, and religious dissent had a profound impact on European life.…

Empower yourself to safeguard vulnerable individuals, fostering a secure community with this free online course. Have you ever felt a personal calling to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you thought of safeguarding vulnerable individuals? This course explores the various forms of abuse, their immediate and long-term signs and how they impact…

This free online caregiving course helps you to protect vulnerable adults, at home or as part of your work. This free online caregiving course teaches you how to protect vulnerable people and raise concerns regarding their wellbeing. We explain ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ checks that prevent harm befalling British children and certain adults. We also…

Course Content Learn how to produce great quality video content on your Smartphone with our dedicated training. Delivered by a professional videographer, we can teach you the skills to storyboard, shoot and edit video content via your smart-phone. We start off the training session with a comprehensive, practical how-to on the following elements: How to…

The Bachelor of Arts (Social Care) provides teaching of theoretical concepts applied to social care practice. It was developed in response to the continuing educational needs of social care workers in the context of the professionalisation of social care work and includes both theoretical and practice components. *Completion of the programme leads to the qualification…

Programme Overview  The aims of the Social Policy course are to examine the executive functions of state and the processes involved in decision making and social policy development within government. Outline the historical development of Irish social policy. Introduce the social policy framework with regard to Health, Education and Community and Voluntary Activity. Examine the relationship…

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…

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…

This programme is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a sound engineering and production environment and develop an awareness of present audio technological developments.

This free online SEND course explains how to promote the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream schools. This course on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) discusses the significance of including all children in the mainstream education system. We explain how to train and sensitise teachers and make some reasonable adjustments to ensure children’s…

Learn to manage children with Autism and other developmental disorders in a school setting in this free online course. This free online course teaches how to manage kids with Autism and similar developmental disorders in school settings. Shadow Support involves one-on-one support for children with developmental disorders to help them develop social, behavioural and academic…