Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one-year introductory course explores core psychological theories and research methods, bridging the gap to higher education or professional practice. Designed for both school leavers and mature learners, it builds a versatile toolkit for "people-focused" sectors like healthcare, social research, and HR. Whether you're aiming for a degree or a career shift, this program provides the essential academic and practical foundation needed to succeed in human-centric industries.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Criminology
Criminal Law
Legal Practice and Procedures
Applied Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Safety and Health at Work
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Future areas of employment can include research positions, working within the social care or legal systems, working in the field of psychology.