Advocacy

The course is ideal if you are an adult learner who is looking to enhance your skills and learn more about advocacy, or if you are an individual who wishes to improve their communication, problem-solving, research, public speaking, and organisational skills.

Programme Entry Requirements: Applicants must: Be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application. Hold a Leaving Certificate/QQI Level 5 qualification (or equivalent). Candidates may be required to attend for interview (which can be arranged online). Shortlisting may apply. English Language Requirements: All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. See the UCC English language proficiency requirements at https://www.ucc.ie/en/study/comparison/english/undergraduate/ Recognition of Prior Learning Applicants who do not hold a Leaving Certificate/QQI Level 5 qualification may be eligible to apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). See information on RPL at https://www.ucc.ie/en/teachlearn/recognitionofpriorlearning/ To be considered, applicants demonstrate that they hold an equivalent professional qualification in a health and social care setting or practice experience relevant to the course aims and objectives. These applicants will also need to attend an interview. If you wish to apply via RPL, you must select “Yes” to the RPL question when completing your application in UCC Apply. As part of the application, you will be required to submit: A Personal Statement outlining your motivation for applying and detailing relevant work or life experience. Any other relevant supporting documentation evidencing your prior learning - please refer to the RPL Learner Guide for details on appropriate evidence.