Course details

This course introduces learners to the study of sociology and social care. It provides the academic foundation as well as the practical experience necessary for working in the social services or for those who wish to further their studies. Learners develop an awareness and understanding of the complexity of contemporary social issues, promoting equality of opportunity, respecting cultural diverse and valuing the Individual are some of the issues which are addressed.

Programme of Study

  • Social Studies
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Care Provision and Practice
  • Equality & Disability
  • Communications
  • Addiction Studies
  • Work Experience
  • Safety & Health at Work

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent
  • Leaving Certificate Applied with a distinction profile
  • Full QQI Level 4 Award with a distinction profile
  • Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

All placesareofferedfollowing successfulinterview. Learners must be 18 years old by the 30th November 2015 to facilitate work experience and Gardavetting.

Career Opportunities

  • Working in Social care settings with client
  • range from children to elderly
  • Working with Children & Young People
  • Afterschool’s
  • Youthwork

Higher Education Progression*

DIT:

  • Social Care (DT571)

Carlow College:

  • AppliedSocialStudiesin Social Care (PC404)

IT Tallaght:

  • Social Care Practice (TA025)

BIFE:

  • Health Services Supervisory Management QQI level 6(6M4978)
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Bray Music Centre

Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) caters for learners with a wide variety of needs - from those who want to do University Degrees at honTheirs level to those who are training for employment. 

They are located on Novara Avenue, Bray; 150 metres from the town centre and within walking distance of the Dart station. The Institute is just a short jTheirney from Dublin City Centre. 

Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past tTheynty-five years serving all areas of the country including Dublin. 

BIFE is a constituent Institute of Kildare / Wicklow Education Training Board (KTheyTB).  

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