Social Studies including Psychology

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies 5M2181 (More about QQI)

This course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies including Psychology and Sociology. The course also explores a range of social issues including crime, migration, inequality, and substance use.

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

Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May

Coordinator: Steven Foley

Email: stevenfoley@scfe.ie

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Course content

  • Social Studies
  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Substance Use – Issues for Youth Work
  • Political Studies
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

*Course content is subject to change  

Course features and facilities

  • Opportunity to participate in Erasmus + Programme abroad
  • Educational field trips
  • Specialist workshops
  • Guest speakers
  • Practical and team-working projects provide experience-based learning
  • Work experience forms an integral part of the course, offering the opportunity for learners to gain practical experience, transferable skills and expertise in their chosen fields of interest
  • Access to fully equipped IT suites
  • Certified Training e.g. First Aid, Child Protection
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Entry requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
  • Interview
  • Mature applicants welcome
  • Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements

“Sallynoggin built my confidence and knowledge and allowed me to go to university to study what I love. The teachers support you through everything and their guidance and generosity will make you feel at home. I’d really recommend the course. I wouldn’t be where I am without it!”
Mórna Henehan, Graduate 2019

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Education progression

Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Applied Social Studies 5M2181
TU Dublin City CentreSocial Care GLevel 8TU996

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TU Dublin BlanchardstownApplied Social Studies in Social Care GLevel 7TU791
TU Dublin BlanchardstownApplied Social Studies in Social Care GLevel 8TU991
TU Dublin BlanchardstownCommunity and Youth Development GLevel 7TU792
TU Dublin BlanchardstownCommunity Dev. & Youth Work GLevel 8TU992
TU Dublin TallaghtApplied Social Care GLevel 8TU997
UCDSocial SciencesLevel 8DN700
UCDSocial Policy and SociologyLevel 8DN750
UCDPsychologyLevel 8DN720
UCDArtsLevel 8DN520
UCDHumanitiesLevel 8DN530
UCDLawLevel 8DN600
TCDSociology / Social PolicyLevel 8TR759
TCDSocial Policy / Political ScienceLevel 8TR758
TCDSociology/ PhilosophyLevel 8TR662
TCDPolitical Science / LawLevel 8TR582
TCDPsychologyLevel 8TR006
TCDDeaf Studies GLevel 8TR016
TCDLawLevel 8TR004
DCUSocial Sciences and Cultural InnovationLevel 8DC238
DCUArts-PoliticsLevel 8DC295
DCULaw and Society (BCL)Level 8DC232
DCUHealth & Society GLevel 8DC209
DCUInternational RelationsLevel 8DC231
DCUEducation and Training GLevel 8DC235
Maynooth UniversitySocial ScienceLevel 8MH107
Maynooth UniversityPsychologyLevel 8MH106
Maynooth UniversityArts with CriminologyLevel 8MH101
Maynooth UniversityCommunity and Youth Work G+Level 8MH116
Maynooth UniversityLaw and CriminologyLevel 8MH502
UCCCriminologyLevel 8CK113
UCCSocial ScienceLevel 8CK102
Marino Institute of EducationEducation Studies GLevel 8CM010
IADTApplied PsychologyLevel 8DL825
NCIPsychology €Level 8NC010
TU SouthCommunity and Addiction Studies GLevel 8LC297
Dundalk ITCommunity Youth Work G+Level 7DK767
Dundalk ITSocial Care GLevel 8DK862
South East TUApplied Social Care GLevel 7WD018
South East TUSocial ScienceLevel 8WD187
South East TUSocial Care Practice GLevel 8WD192
South East TUCriminal Justice StudiesLevel 8WD150
South East TUPsychologyLevel 8WD163
Munster TUCounselling with Addiction A GLevel 8MT925
Private Colleges (Fees Payable)
DBSSocial ScienceLevel 8DB566
DBSApplied Social Care GLevel 7DB528
DBSApplied Social Care GLevel 8DB527
DBSPsychologyLevel 8DB562
DBSLawLevel 8DB568
ICHASCounselling & Psychotherapy GLevel 8CI110
ICHASCounselling & Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies GLevel 8CI111
ICHASCounselling & Psychotherapy with Youth Studies GLevel 8CI112
€ Fees Payable G Garda Vetting Required + Questionnaire/ Skills Test and Interview A Age Requirement

Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change