Bachelor of Arts in Professional Social Care Practice

at Institute of Technology Carlow

Subjects

Year 1

Mandatory
 

• Health and Safety in Social Care Practice
• Professional Social Care Theory and Practice
• Introduction to Psychology
• Communications, Research and Study Skills
• Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice
• Creative Skills
• Professional Social Care Practice Contexts Models and Legal System

Year 2

Mandatory
 

• Legal Studies 1
• Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Persons.
• Cognitive and Social Psychology
• Sociological Perspectives on Contemporary Social Care Policy and Practice
• Supervised Professional Practice 1
• Disability and Positive Ageing
• Community-based Social Care Services

Year 3

Mandatory
 

• Legal Studies 2
• Management for Social Care
• Abnormal Psychology
• Social Research Studies
• Supervised Professional Practice 2
• Creative Skills 2
• Alternative to Home Care
• Children and Families

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate:
 

• 5O6/H7

Subjects required:
 

• English or Irish O6/H7

• Garda vetting required

The fees for Bachelor of Arts in Professional Social Care Practice may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

The course provides graduates with the skills and expertise to work in the social care profession and work across this diverse sector, in fields such as:
 

• Residential care

• Disability

• Community-based services.