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46 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Social Studies Courses 47
Social Studies Courses
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES
IN SOCIAL CARE (WORK
BASED)
Programme Code: BN906
Programme Title: Bachelor of Arts in
Applied Social Studies in Social Care
(work based)
Award Type: Major
Award Title: Bachelor of Arts
NFQ Level of Award: 7
ECTS Credits in Award: 180
Minimum entry requirements:
Applicants must have a pass in five
subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving
Certificate, to include Mathematics
and English or Irish, or an equivalent
qualification. Leaving Certificate
Mathematics at Foundation Level at
grade B2 or higher is acceptable for
this programme. The minimum entry
requirements for graduates of FETAC
level 5 or 6 awards is any full award.
Mature applicants (i.e. those who are
aged 23 years or more on January 1st
in the year of entry) applying for the
first level of programmes are exempt
from this requirement. Applicants
applying for this course must be in fulltime
employment in a recognised social
care setting for more than two years.
Each applicant must provide a letter
of recommendation and support from
their employer.
Schedule:
Year 1: Two days per week
Year 2: Two days per week
Year 3: Two days per week
In addition to fee subsidy, delivery is
being reviewed and it may be possible
to offer this programme on a one day
per week basis. See ITB website for
details of delivery at ww.itb.ie
Fee: €3,700 per year
Duration: 3 years part-time
(6 semesters)
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social
Studies in Social Care will be offered to
mainly mature adults, who are currently
employed in the social care industry and
require further qualifications.
The entry route into the programme is via
employers and applicants must be in fulltime
employment throughout their course
of study.
Employment must be in an organisation
offering services through or on behalf of
statutory bodies.