Health Promotion

University of Ireland, Galway is the only one of its kind in Ireland. Its mission is to promote health and wellbeing and to

primary research and by providing training and education courses. Social Care Programmes have been available since

Bachelor of Arts (Social Care)

theoretical concepts applied to social care practice. It was developed in response to the continuing educational needs of social care workers in the context of the professionalisation of social care work and includes both theoretical and practice

of adult students with social care experience who wish to return to education, so as to further develop and enhance

aim is to provide students with professional education and training in the principles and practice of social care.

Intended For

capacity. For example, individuals working in a residential or

older people or individuals with a disability.

Programme Structure

years through blended learning, combining: independent home study, online learning, workshops, seminars and practice placements. Each module carries a number of European Credit Transfers (ECTS) with students undertaking 45 credits per year.

Students will receive interactive materials for home study

throughout the academic year, from September to May.Practice placements are an integral part of the programme and students undertake a practice placement in each year.

Programme Content

• Introduction to Integrated and Experiential Learning

• Introduction to Social Care Practice and Care Skills

• Seminar 1

• Introduction to Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice in Social Care

• Health and Health Promotion in the Social Care context

• Introduction to Communication Skills for Social Care

• Social and Health Services: History, Systems and Context

• Practice Placement 1

Year 2: Diploma in Social Care

• Sociology: Social Care in context

• Psychology Across the Lifespan in the Social Care context

• Seminar 2

• Health Promotion Model of Social Care

• Care Planning in Social Care Practice

• Communication and Relationship Skills for Social Care

• Legal, Ethical and Professional Practice in Social Care

• Introduction to Research for Social Care

• Practice Placement 2

Year 3: BA Social Care

• Experiential Learning and Evidenced Based Practice in Social Care

• Working with People with Disabilities - a Social Care Perspective

• Professional Autonomy and Accountability in Social Care Practice

• Social Care Aacross the Lifespan – Working with Children and Young People

• Health Promotion Strategies and Approaches in Social Care

• Research Methods and Methodology for Social Care

• Practice Placement 3

Year 4: BA Social Care

• Social Care Across the Lifespan – Working with Adults and Older People

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• Research Project

• Health Promotion Practice in Social Care •

Practice Placement 4

Please note that this outline is for guidance only and alterations may be made as required.

AssessmentAssessment of course modules, seminars and practice

assignments, exams, practical work, practice placement supervisor’s reports, project work and examination (or any combination of these) in each year of the programme.

Award

Exit year 2: Diploma in Arts (Social Care) (Level 7)Completion year 4: BA in Social Care (Level 8)

‘What Graduates Do’Graduates of the programme are employed by statutory, private and voluntary bodies and work with a variety of groups including children, young people, older people and individuals with disabilities. In addition, graduates of the programme have gone on to pursue further study on both taught and research post-graduate programmes.

Management and Leadership in Social Care se�ings

Exit year 1: Certi�cate in Social Care (Level 7)

Entry Requirements

commence this BA. Candidates are, however, expected to have good reading and writing skills, and basic IT skills, as independent home study is required. Candidates must also have a minimum of one year’s experience in care work, which has been gained in either a formal or informal capacity. Candidates under 21 years should meet the University’s minimum matriculation entry requirements.

check the university requirements at:

Classes days and timesWorkshops normally take place on Fridays and/or Saturdays (or a combination of both) and, will run

and two normally runs from approximately 9:30am to 5pm. All workshops will be held at NUI Galway, unless otherwise advised. Provisional timetables will normally be available from 1st of May and can be requested from enquiriessocialcare@nuigalway.ie

FeesE.U. Students: €2,740* Non-E.U. Students: €3,240*

Applicants must submit a non-refundable administration fee

students will have to pay a €500 deposit, with the remaining Semester 1 fees (€870) due by the 31st October; Semester 2

of €224* must be paid in full by all students by 31st October.

Application ProcedureOnline application can be accessed through:

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Further Information

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BA in Social Care

Diploma in Social Care

Social Care Programmes

EnquiriesAdministrator Social Care Programmes, Health Promotion, NUI Galway.

Email: enquiriessocialcare@nuigalway.ie Phone: 091 493874

What Our Students Say“10 years a�er leaving formal education I never thought I would be back. Changes in circumstances lead to the opportunity of returning to university. I chose Social Care as it is a profession I have always wanted to get in to. �e course content and modules were re�ective of everyday situations and made learning easy. I was concerned about returning to university a�er so many years but need not have been. �e lecturers were supportive and extremely approachable. As part of this course, I was required to complete 200 hours work experience. I cannot stress how bene�cial this turned out to be. My communication skills and con�dence grew as a direct result of my work placement. It also helped me develop a network of people and outreach services which I never knew existed. I highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in social care.” Leora Monaghan (Past Student)

“For anyone thinking about a career in social care, the BA Social Care degree programme at NUI Galway provides a solid theoretical understanding of the subject and excellent practical skills. As a Special Needs Assistant, this course was invaluable as it not only equipped me with professional knowledge and skills but it also increased my con�dence in my social care practice. �e blended learning aspect of this course made it possible for me to be able to juggle the demands of daily life with the challenges of a degree course - with small class sizes, regular workshops and online feedback from lecturers to keep you engaged and supported throughout. I believe the best thing about this course is the people you meet and the friends you make. Having shared much laughter and tears, I le� this course with much more than a piece of parchment. If you’ve been waiting for the right time or even the right course – it’s here, just go for it! Jane Doyle (Past Student)

* Exact fees TBC for current academic year.

Certi�cate in Social Care

Part-time courses (typically 12 - 13 workshops). Workshops are generally taught every second week on a Friday or Saturday between Sept - May.

4 years part-time (Level 8)

2 years part-time (Level 7)

1 year part-time (Level 7)

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of €30 with their application. On accepting an o�er E.U.

fees (€1,370) are due the following January. A student levy

Non-E.U. fees must be paid in full prior to registration.