Humanities & Social Sciences courses by Classroom Based

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a broad overview of key theoretical frameworks in relation to substance misuse and dependence, and to enable them to develop basic helping and intervention skills. This course focuses on introducing […]

This one-year course is designed for those who have an interest in psychology and aims to give students an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of psychology and prepare them for further study at third level. In addition, this […]

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop and understanding of all aspects of social issues.

This 10-week course begins in September and in January. A brief overview of art from beginnings to modern times, and also a detailed look at the work of some artists. Through a careful reading of art, we can better understand […]

Introduction to Art History A foundation course of art history exploring the development of Western Art from Classical Antiquity to 20th Century. The survey of main periods in art history introduces to key concepts, major artists and iconic artworks. In […]

Communications is a fast-paced and, in today’s technology-driven environment, growing industry that offers a huge variety of job roles. Griffith’s BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production is a full-time, three-year programme that aims to give students a foundation in an […]

BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis. This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent […]

Overview Psychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern […]

Overview Whether your interest is in progressing towards a career in areas such as youth and community work, professional social research, policy analysis/development, working with disadvantaged and marginalised individuals, or you are interested in a broad-based undergraduate education, the BA […]

The BA in Communications is a three-year full-time programme which aims to give learners an introduction to communications platforms including photography, radio, journalism, and TV. The course involves both practical and academic projects and gives students the chance to work […]

This new course is aimed at Social Care Workers who are currently in a leadership or management post or for those who wish to progress their careers. The course is designed to enable social care graduates to develop supervisory and […]

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major: English and Psychology; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; This programme allows students to develop knowledge and expertise in the popular areas of English and Psychology. By studying English, students gather knowledge […]

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Joint Major: Sociology and Politics; ; ; ; The course lets you examine our society, its structure, its organisations, and ask questions around the complexities of this social world. Dividing your time between sociology and […]

Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice; ; ; ; Course Summary:; Ireland, among other countries, continues to face many social challenges, do you want to work to address and respond to these challenges? Are you interested in the future […]

This Certificate level course is offered by the Department of History, Maynooth University. The course examines the ‘local dimension of Ireland’s past’.  The course aims to provide participants interested in local history with an opportunity to obtain formal training in […]

The aim of this 12 week course is to provide students with an overview of the history of cinema and the development of film as a medium of artistic expression. It will involve lectures and discussion about some of the […]

Creating Poetry Course Description: Over this ten-week course you will explore the world of poetry both reading poems from published poets and also creating your own poetry.  In class we will look at the poetry of published poets and through […]

This Creative Writing programme is aimed at anyone who is serious about writing and who wishes to develop the habit of writing and perfecting work. The writing will be discussed, polished, assessed and moved forward with a view to presenting […]

Learn techniques for writing short stories, poetry and memoir with a professional writer. Participate in creative writing competitions. The course plan is based on the idea of a “Writer’s toolbox”: some tools are essential, some you need to try, see […]

Improve techniques for writing short stories, poetry and memoir with a professional writer. Participate in creative writing competitions. The course plan is based on the idea of a “Writer’s toolbox”: some tools are essential, some you need to try, see […]

Finding your voice with Liz McSkeane This course is suited both to beginners and more experienced writers. The course comprises a sequence of workshop-led two hour sessions. Classes will focus on developing the individual writer’s greatest strengths, their style, story […]

Do you want to build a career as a professional  writer? One of the best places to do that is in comedy. Progress through a variety of options for those wishing to work in humour, including stand-up, TV, theatre, and many others.  Start […]

The module in addiction studies gives a comprehensive overview of current thinking and practice in the area of addictive behaviours and substance use/abuse. It focuses on the historical evolution of the various conceptualisations of addiction, the underlying causes attributed to […]

The Diploma in Addiction Studies (Level 8) facilitates participants to develop a theoretical understanding of substance use and related issues and to critically appraise current evidence-based practice in relation to substance use interventions while locating substance use within its social, […]

This criminology course from the outset, students will gain knowledge regarding matters such as the measurement and distribution of crime in society and official responses with regard to crime prevention and investigation. During the course, students will be exposed to […]

This one-year part-time programme – the first course of its kind in Ireland – examines the economics of healthcare provision. There is a palpable need among those interested in healthcare in Ireland to understand the economic rationale behind the allocation […]

Overview The Diploma in Journalism and Content Creation programme is designed for those wishing to pursue or develop a career in the new media, content creation or broadcast journalism. It is a qualification for pre-entry and trainee journalists, as well […]

Overview The Diploma in Sports Journalism is an intensive and unique approach to sports writing and reporting in the modern era. It incorporates breaking news, features, match reports and also embraces the electronic media, handing the student an ideal and […]

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence, in the models and types of disabilities and the legal and social structures and services in place to accommodate disabilities at national and community […]

This short course explores an alternative approach to drug misuse prevention using environmental education as a resource for positive personal development of young people.