Topics Covered:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology
- Unit 2: Research
- Unit 3: The Family
- Unit 4: Education
- Unit 5: Wealth Income and Poverty
- Unit 6: Religion
- Unit 7: Gender
- Unit 8: Communications (Mass Media)
- Unit 9: Social Issues.
Course Description
Social Studies (QQI Level 5)
Social Studies (QQI Level 5) is a course run by The Open College, Dublin. It is a Distance Learning course with a duration of 8 weeks. Social Studies (QQI Level 5) gives a Course Qualification of Level 5 Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about Social Studies (QQI Level 5) at The Open College, please review the details below.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required for employment in a Social Care Setting. It will introduce learners to the area of sociology and social studies and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general. Learners will develop basic research skills and learn to recognise the complexity of social issues.
The Social Studies (QQI Level 5) course at The Open College is listed in Courses.ie's national courses finder.
| Training Provider | The Open College |
| Course Location | Leopardstown, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 18 |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Social Studies (5N1370). |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Time | This Social Studies 5N1370 (QQI Level 5) course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college. |
| Course Fee | 314 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare/Childcare/Sports) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment may be necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband. |
| Carear Path | Students who successfully complete this module may use this Level 5 credit towards the QQI Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5 Major Award – 5M2009. |
| Phone | +353 1 206 1828 |
| Course Code | 5N1370 |
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