Description
A full-time course which will be of interest and benefit to those who would like to develop a career in the care, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. This course is a springboard to higher education courses in Psychology, Business Psychology, Applied Psychology, Social Studies and Counselling.
Course Content
- Criminology (5N2107)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Research and Study Skills (5N3113)
- Personal and Professional Development (5N2985)
- Statistics (5N2066)
- Psychology (5N0754)
- Conflict Resolution (5N0692)
- Family Studies (5N4466)
Career Prospects
- Psychology and Counselling
- Social Work
- Social and Home Care
Certification
QQI Level 5 – General Studies with Applied Psychology (5M3114)
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied.
- Successful completion of interview.
- Applicants from mature students and those with relevant prior learning will also be considered.
Work Experience
Work experience is not a factor of this course as students will complete the course module QQI Level 5 Personal and Professional Development.
Costs
Basic Fee: €100
Specific Course Charge: €80
Additional Costs: €0
Total: €180
Progression
The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
Examples: NUI Maynooth BA (Hons) Psychology; Dublin Business School BA (Hons) Psychology; BA (Hons) Psychology (Part time); Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology; NUI Galway Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
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