Health & Social Studies - Pre-University

The programme is designed for student wishing to study Health & Social Studies disciplines at University. It will introduce students to the area of sociology, psychology and related fields. The programme will enable learners to progress to further studies in social studies, psychology and sociology, arts and youth work.

Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages. A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.