• Enable students explore the theory and practice of the key areas of social studies by addressing a wide range of social issues

• Enable students evaluate the need for care in society and develop an understanding of care provision in the public, private and voluntary sectors

• Develop an awareness of the impact of social exclusion and disadvantage on the lives of individuals and an understanding of the interventions social care has to offer.

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

• Pre-entry guidance meeting

• Mature applicants welcome

• At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement

Social Studies 5N1370

Psychology 5N0754

Intercultural Studies 5N0765

Communications 5N0690

Work Experience 5N1356

Political Studies 5N1837

Human Growth & Development 5N1279

Care Support 5N0758

Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

• We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

• Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.

• We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

· Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

· Progression from 5M2181 to all ATU courses (except Nursing) and many University of Galway courses.

The following is a selection of the most relevant courses (see CAO for more):

Technological University Shannon (TUS), Athlone

• US782 Applied Social Studies in Social Care

• US921 Social Care Practice

• US780 Early Years Care and Education

Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Sligo

• AU593 BA in Social Care Practice

• AU919 Early Childhood Care & Education

Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Castlebar

• AU593 Applied Social Care

University of Galway

• GY120 BA in Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice

• GY123 BSc in Applied Social Sciences

• GY101 Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours)

• GY104 BSc Psychology
• GY105 History
• GY110 Children and Youth Studies
• GY111 English and Creative Writing
• GY113 Arts with Human Rights
• GY115 Arts with Performing Arts Studies
• GY118 Arts Drama Theatre Performance Studies
• GY119 Arts Journalism
• GY125 Arts (Film & Digital Media)
• GY129 Arts (Global Experience)
• GY133 Arts(Computer Science with Math Studies)
• GY135 Arts with Global Media
• GY136 Na Dána (Léann Teanga)
• GY132 Government (Politics Economics and Law)

UCD (University College Dublin)

• DN520 BA Two-Subject FT (BAU5)
• UCD's two subject BA Arts Degree
• DN530 - Languages, Linguistics and Culture

Trinity College Dublin

TR582 Political Science/Law-- 5M2181 only (social) TR639 Philosophy/Modern Language
TR662 Philosophy/Sociology

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of * CAO QQI Requirements Lookup

• Student Services Charge: €175

Students who successfully complete the course may gain employment in a wide variety of organisations such as residential centres, refuge hostels, family support services, educational organisations & community support projects.

QQI Level 5 Award in Applied Social Studies (5M2181)

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

paula.breathnach@gretb.ie

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

• At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to satisfy Garda Vetting before they commence Work Experience.
• GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

I knew that I wanted to study in the area of Social care but I was unsure of the course I wanted to do as this area is so broad. I wanted to know more about the Social Studies programme and what it contained before I planned on dedicating the next four years of my life to it. I found this course online and I researched it thoroughly, I also called members of staff to get more information about the course which I found to be very helpful as they gave me a clearer idea of the Applied Social Studies course. I found the course to be more than I expected as the help and support I received throughout the year from members of staff and my lecturers in GTI was amazing and to a very high standard , the course also offered me hands on experience in this area of social care through my work placement which I found as a great benefit. This course was a great stepping stone to help me receive a place in third level college, due to this course I now have a place on a Level 8 course in NUIG where I am continuing my studies in Sociology and Psychology through Arts. I hope you all have the great experience I encountered while studying in the GTI.