BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

If you want to become a professional social care worker, this degree is the recognised entry point. The programme aims to further develop and enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes you will have acquired through successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Applied Social Studies in Social Care.

The programme is run for 10 weeks in a supervised practicum environment with the remainder in AIT attending seminars, classes and lectures. Theoretical and practical aspects are both emphasised. This ensures that when you complete this programme you are equipped to make an effective contribution in many areas of social care, including community-based work, youth work, residential care, project work and the care of people with special needs. Through obtaining the qualification, you will have acquired an understanding of the wider social policy context within which social care services are provided.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Higher Certificate in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or an equivalent Level 6 qualification.

Modules

Counselling Skills, Applied Social Studies, Sociology and Applied Practice, Interactional Approaches, Child Law & Liability for Social Care Professionals, Disability Studies: Promoting Inclusion, Group Dynamics, Field Practicum (10 weeks)

plus one module from

Management Theory and Practice, Mental Health, Business French, Business Spanish.

Progression

When you graduate from this programme you are eligible to apply to join the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 8) programme at the institute, or related Level 8 programmes at other third-level institutions.

Professional Recognition

N/A

Career Opportunities

This programme is a professional qualification in social care which will lead you to find employment with different client groups in a variety of care settings.

 It is the recognised entry point for the professional social care worker.

Additional Information

This programme is also available on a part-time basis over two years through the Department of Adult and Continuing Education (telephone 090 648 3050 or www.ait.ie).

Garda Vetting Procedure

All students on this programme will undertake Garda vetting procedures prior to commencing their work placement. Failure to disclose previous convictions will result in students being dismissed from the programme. Previous convictions, depending on their nature, could result in student dismissal from the programme.