Course Summary
As Ireland’s population continues to grow and diversify, we aim to promote inclusion and embrace diversity. People are often marginalised due to poverty, ethnicity, addiction, gender identity, illness or disability, which places them at risk of poor health outcomes. You will examine inequities and develop the knowledge and skillset to respond to them. You will also learn how to promote community health engagement and social wellbeing, and provide leadership in this field.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically hold a (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.1 or equivalent in a relevant discipline, for example: nursing, medicine, psychology, social work, public/community health; health and society; addiction studies, nutrition and dietetics or cognate discipline.
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Fees
EU Status Fee Part-time
€6,720
Non EU Fee Part time
€12,300
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.