Ireland

Social Care Practice - Tertiary Education Programme

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Level: Level 7
Award: Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Atlantic Technological University
Duration: 4 years. Year 1 based in: Cavan Institute, Cathedral Road, Cavan Year 2, 3 & 4 based in: Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Sligo Campus, Ash Lane, Sligo

Programme summary

A career in social care practice is challenging and uniquely rewarding, as graduates can make a real difference in people’s lives.

Leaving Certificate- Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects. Leaving Certificate must include English or Irish (O6/H7) and Mathematics. (Maths at F2 is acceptable) OR
A Full level 5/6 QQI award OR
Mature applicants – (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year). These applicants do not have to meet the minimum entry requirements listed here and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of competence to undertake the programme) OR
Access programme (LCA students can gain access to this programme following completion of an access programme) OR
An applicant who is a minimum of 17 years of age with at least 2 years post Junior Certificate relevant experience.
In the event of over subscription priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate that they qualify for the special rate of maintenance grant under the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) and/or are in receipt of a Department of Social Protection (DSP) long-term means-tested social welfare payment and/or be from one or more of the priority groups or from any priority group identified as part of the next National Access Plan (2022-2028).
Applicants must demonstrate competence to undertake the programme. Entrants to this programme will be required to undergo vetting by An Garda Síochána.

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