5M2181 Criminology including Social Studies
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies 5M2181 Child Protection First Aid Safe Talk (Suicide Alertness for Everyone)
Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May
Coordinator: Mariena Kelly
The Criminology including Social Studies Courses offers a broad introduction to the criminal justice system in Ireland, exploring the causes of crime, the different types of crime, criminal motivation and the underlying societal causes of crime. The course is designed to enable students to develop the personal qualities, knowledge, skills, and competencies required to progress and pursue a career in the criminal justice and social care sectors, either through advancement to third level, or by going directly into employment. The course combines a focus on Criminology with a broad foundation in Social Studies.
Employment Opportunities
Direct employment into social, educational and community services such as:- Social and Voluntary Services
- Family and Community Services
- Residential Care Services
- Home Care Services
- Adolescent and Child Residential Services
Education Progression
| Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Social Studies including Criminology including Social Studies | |
| Maynooth University BCL (LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY) | MH502 – Level 8 |
| UCD | Social Policy and Sociology | Level 8 | DN750 |
| DCU | Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation | Level 8 | DC238 |
| Maynooth University | Social Science | Level 8 | MH107 |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Applied Social Studies in Social Care | Level 8 | BN107 |
| TU Dublin City Campus | Social Care | Level 8 | DT 571 |
| TU Dublin Tallaght | Social Care Practice | Level 8 | TA025 |
| IADT | Applied Psychology | Level 8 | DL825 |
For a more detailed list of progression options please www.cao.ie