Social Studies courses in Ireland

The aim of this programme is to support adults in later life and those working with them to work towards change both on a personal and a societal level. The main objective is to develop critical awareness among students of the impact society has on the lives of older adults and to maximise opportunity for…

Next commencement: Autumn 2025 Applications for 2024 are now closed. The application centre will re-open in March 2025 for the September 2025 commencement Enquiries to: cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com — The BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Disability Service Management) provides qualified Social Care Workers and other professionals  with the knowledge and skills to make substantive, positive changes to organisations. The one…

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…

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 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 QQI Level 5 course will prepare learners to study in the field of the Arts and Social Sciences at University level. Students will take modules similar to those offered in Universities in these disciplines as well as modules to improve their general academic and research skills. This course has links to all of the…

The aim of the programme is to provide an introduction to the theory and application of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) with a particular focus on their application in the regional context. The programme aims to build core knowledge and develop a thorough awareness of the SDG framework. The programme aims to encourage…

This Micro-credential is relevant to those interested in understanding and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in work and society; civil society groups, public social service sectors with a focus on health, housing, education, older people, and under-represented or socially excluded groups. Additionally, HR professionals and those in Corporate Social Responsibility roles who are driving…

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…

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…