Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice

Cavan Institute

Course code
HSa
QQI level
Level 8
NFQ type
Duration
4 Years
Attendance
CAO points
NFQ Level 8

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Course summary

Year 1

Students study modules such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Care and Social Policy, Professional Practice, Research based Study Skills, Introduction to Law, Introduction to Lifespan Development, Creative Practice for Social Care 1, Health Safety and Wellbeing in Social Care Practice and Interdisciplinary Care., Communicative Practice in Social Care.

Year 2

Modules include Creative Practice for Social Care, Adult Mental Health and Sociology 2: Making Sense of Society. In Year 2, students also complete a 13-week professional practice placement.

Year 3

Modules include Child and Family Law, Sociology 3: An Intersectional Approach and Child and Adolescent Mental Health. In Year 3, students also complete a 13-week professional practice placement.

Year 4

In the final year, students can choose from several elective options. Students also complete a research project on a topic of interest to them.

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