Ireland

Quality & Safety in Social Care - Mayo

Course code: GA_SHSCC_V09
Level: Level 9
Award: Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Atlantic Technological University
Duration: 2 years part-time, blended delivery. Study Hours It is recommended that students allow up to 10 hours per week per 10 credit module for studies. On-Campus Attendance In Year 1, there are a total of 16 days on-site at the Mayo Campus across the academic year (eight 2-day sessions; four in Semester 1 and four in Semester 2). These residential days are typically on Thursday afternoons and all day on Fridays. In Year 2, students undertake a dissertation. Students are allocated a supervisor for the academic year. Supervision meetings dates are agreed by the student and the supervisor and may be held in person or virtually.

Programme summary

This programme equips students with skills such as critical thinking and critical analysis of evidence-based practice that promotes a high-performance culture of reflecting the evolving nature and demands of contemporary health and social care delivery.

Entry requirements

Applicants require an Honours Degree (H2.2) in any health or social care discipline or recognised cognate professional qualification and 1 year full-time relevant work experience which must be in the last five years. Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

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