Social Care & Social Studies - Advanced Entry - Blanchardstown

In this course, you’ll learn about your own strengths and the most effective ways to work with people using social care services. You’ll develop strong interpersonal skills, empathy, reflection, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website. To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example: To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1. For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2. For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.