Social Studies
Courses
Applied Social Studies with Psychology
Level 5
Community & Youth Work
Level 5
Applied Social Studies with Psychology
Course Code: 5M4468
Course Content:
- Social Studies
- Understanding Mental Health
- Human Growth and Development
- Care Provision and Practice
- Word Processing
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Psychology
Students will also complete the following courses:
- People Handling
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Persons Awareness Programme
- Infection Prevention & Control
Award:
QQI Level 5 award in Community Health Services.
Aim:
This one year course is designed to provide an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of Social Studies and Social Care. Learners also gain an understanding of the complexity of contemporary social issues, equality, diversity and social values.
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates will have a nationally recognised qualification enabling them to seek employment in the caring services, youth, family and community work. The vast majority of students completing this course progress to social and health related Degree courses in
![]() UCD |
![]() TCD |
![]() DCU |
![]() TU Dublin |
![]() Maynooth University |
![]() WIT |
![]() NUIG |
![]() IT Carlow |
![]() UCC |
![]() IT Sligo |
![]() DKIT |
This course also provides common entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M4468 – Community and Health Services
DIFE Course Title: Applied Social Studies with Psychology
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked: |
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DCU | Health and Society |
UCD |
Social Science, Psychology, Humanities, Law, Law and Business |
Maynooth University | Arts, Social Science, European Studies, Anthropology, Politics, International Development |
UCC | Applied Psychology, Social Science, Arts |
TU Dublin (City Campus), DKIT, AIT, CIT | Social Care |
NUI Galway | Arts |
UL | Psychology and Sociology |
TU Dublin (Blanchardstown Campus), LIT | Applied Social Care |
TU Dublin (Tallaght Campus), IT Carlow, IT Sligo, WIT | Social Care Practice |
LYIT | Health and Social Care |
IADT | Applied Psychology |
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology. |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M4468 – Community and Health Services
DIFE Course Title: Applied Social Studies with Psychology
Student Registration Fee | € 200 |
PLC Government Levy | € 200 |
QQI Exam Fee | € 50 |
Course Fees/Materials | |
DIFE Total | € 450 |
‘I found that deciding to attend DIFE one of the best decisions I have ever made. I found the course interesting, relevant and exciting. The support I received was unreal, every step of the way staff were there only too willing to help. I got accepted into both Maynooth and Trinity and chose Trinity to qualify as a social worker. I am finding that my first year in Trinity is very doable, given the terrific foundation I received in DIFE.’ – Sue Doherty (past student)
Community & Youth Work
Course Code: 5M4732
Course Content:
- Understanding Youth Work
- Working with Young People
- Young People and Society
- Community Addiction Studies
- Teamworking
- Criminolgy
- Substance Use Issues for Youth Work
- Work Experience
- Social Studies
Students will also complete the following courses:
- First Aid Responder – PHECC
- TUSLA Introduction to Child First Programme
Aim:
Are you passionate about helping others and creating a real impact on your community and younger people in particular. This programme provides students with an understanding if youth work practice and the roll of the youth worker; exploring current issues facing young people and those working in the field.
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates may progress into employment in the youth services or community development sector in various roles including community support worker, youth work leader, residential social carer, outreach worker etc,.
Graduates from this course may gain entry to a range of specialist related degrees programmes in:
![]() Maynooth University |
![]() UCD |
![]() TU Dublin |
![]() TCD |
![]() NUIG |
![]() DKIT |
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M4732 – Community and Youth Work
DIFE Course Title: Community and Youth Work
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked: |
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Maynooth University | Youth and Community Work, Arts. |
TU Dublin | Community and Youth Work. |
UCD | Social Science. |
DKIT | Youth Work. |
NUIG | Arts. |
Trinity College Dublin | Social Work (Mature Students). |
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology. |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M4732 – Community and Youth Work
DIFE Course Title: Community and Youth Work
Student Registration Fee | € 200 |
PLC Government Levy | € 200 |
QQI Exam Fee | € 50 |
Course Fees/Materials | |
DIFE Total | € 450 |