Course Description

Social Studies (QQI Level 5)

The Open College

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required for employment in a Social Care Setting. It will introduce learners to the area of sociology and social studies and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general. Learners will develop basic research skills and learn to recognise the complexity of social issues.

Topics Covered:

Unit 1: Introduction to Sociology
Unit 2: Research
Unit 3: The Family
Unit 4: Education
Unit 5: Wealth Income and Poverty
Unit 6: Religion
Unit 7: Gender
Unit 8: Communications (Mass Media)
Unit 9: Social Issues.

Array

Array
Leopardstown

Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland

View Phone Number

Book Course

Enquire for Info

View College Details Reviews

Add to Favourite

Course Code	5N1370
College Name	The Open College
Course Category	Childcare, Education
Course Type	Distance Learning
Course Qualification	Level 5 Certificate
Course Location	Leopardstown, Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode	Dublin 18
Delivery mode	Distance Learning
Course Fee	314
Course Duration	8 weeks
Course Times	This Social Studies 5N1370 (QQI Level 5) course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend. Students can complete this course within 8 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
Awarding Body	QQI
Title of Awarding	QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Social Studies (5N1370).
Entry Requirements	Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare/Childcare/Sports) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites. English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information. Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment may be necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative. If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
Career Path	Students who successfully complete this module may use this Level 5 credit towards the QQI Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5 Major Award – 5M2009.