Course Codes:
Carlow Campus: CWL29
Wexford Campus: CWX09
Wicklow Campus: CWW10
What is this programme about?
This programme provides an opportunity for students to study for a one-year Higher Diploma in Applied Social Studies. This programme is being offered as a means for people to qualify as Social Care Workers. This programme is designed for graduates of non-Social Care who are working or wish to work in the Social Care sector. All successful applicants will have to do 800 hours of Supervised Professional Practice as part of this Higher Diploma.
What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?
On completion of this programme, students should be equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills in Applied Social Studies to enable them to make a professional contribution to social care nationally and internationally.
Special Features of this programme
Learners on this programme must complete 800 hours of Supervised Professional Practise in the Social Care sector.