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Course Details

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

CAO code: BN011	Entry Route into programme: Leaving Certificate Mature grounds Special circumstances QQI-FET (formerly FETAC) graduates
Duration: 3 years
NFQ level: 7
Method of application: CAO
2017 Points : 270
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

Leaving Certificate applicants will require a grade O6/H7 in five subjects, these subjects must include Maths and English or Irish.

Foundation level mathematics will meet the minimum entry requirement where a grade F2 or higher is achieved.

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

Minimum entry requirements for QQI-FET (formerly FETAC) graduates, see www.itb.ie/QQI-FET

Note : There is a quota on the number of places on this programme for applicants presenting QQI-FET (formerly FETAC) awards.

Additional Requirements

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Course Content

Year 1
Semester 1	Fundamentals of Psychology Fundamentals of Sociology Skills for Success in Higher Education Introduction to Disability Studies Introduction to Creative Studies Professional Practice - Context
Semester 2	Developmental Psychology Social Institutions in Irish Society Communication Structures & Skills Promoting Health & Wellbeing Professional Practice - Skills Creative Studies in Social Care Settings
Year 2
	Social Psychology Social Policy for Social Care Cultural Diversity & Intercultural Competence Group & Team Dynamics in Social Care Legal Studies Placement Preparation & Developing Competence for Social Care Practice Developing Professional Practice Social Care : Placement Practice
Year 3
	Abnormal Psychology Sociology and the Family Research Methods and Practice Legal Studies - Application Personal & Professional Development Advanced Professional Practice Social Care: Advanced Placement Practice Reflective Practice Portfolio

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What our students say...

"I chose this course at ITB because I love working with people and helping in anyway I can. The 13 week placements really give you a taster of what it's like. I knew from the placements that Social Care was my area and what I really want to do when I qualify. While on placement this year I was nominated for an award from the college for an intervention I did on placement with people with dementia. From there I came third and went on to compete in Irelands Best Entrepreneur, where I won my category in Cavan and went onto the National Level but narrowly missed out on the prize.”

Kellie Cunniffe,
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies