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Course Details

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Course code: BN011 Entry Route into programme:
  • Leaving Certificate
  • Mature grounds
  • Special circumstances
  • FETAC graduates
  • Certificate in General Studies
Duration: 3 years
NFQ level: 7
Method of application: CAO
Schedule: Full time
Award title: Bachelor of Arts
Credits for Full Award: 120 @ NFQ Level 6; 60 NFQ Level 7
Awarding Body: ITB Transfer and Progression:
BN409 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for standard entrants are a pass in five subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics and English or Irish, or an equivalent qualification.

Leaving Certificate Mathematics at Foundation Level (at grade B2 or higher) counts as a subject towards the five passes. The points awarded for Foundation Level Mathematics (at grade B2 or higher) are as follows:

A1 = 20 points A2 = 15 points
B1 = 10 points B2 = 5 points

A grade E in Leaving Certificate Mathematics at Higher Level counts as a subject towards the five passes, however no points will be awarded for this grade.

Mature students may be admitted without meeting these formal minimum requirements.

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC Level 5 or 6 awards is any full award.

Course Content

Year 1
Semester 1
  • Fundamentals of Psychology
  • Fundamentals of Sociology
  • Communication & the Learning Environment
  • Introduction to Disability Studies
  • Introduction to Creative Studies
  • Professional Practice 1 - Context
Semester 2
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Institutions in Irish Society
  • Communication Structures & Skills
  • Promoting Health & Well being
  • Professional Practice 1 - Provision
  • Creative Studies in Social Care Settings
Year 2
 
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Administration & Social Policy
  • Cultural Diversity & Intercultural Competence
  • Group & Team Dynamics in Social Care
  • Placement Preparation & Reflection
  • Professional Practice 2
  • Legal Studies
  • Placement 1
Year 3
 
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Sociology and the Family
  • Research Methods and Practice
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Professional Practice 3
  • Legal Studies - Application
  • Placement 2

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What our students say...

Laura Davis

"Coming back as a mature student to ITB gave me the opportunity to pursue my future career and dreams of working in the Applied Social Care area. There are a wide variety of modules, work placement being one of them. This is the best way of experiencing hands-on social care work. I'm really enjoying my time here. I've gained a lot returning to full time education and my life has changed in ways I didn't think possible."

Laura Davis,
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies

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