BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES

Why Study Applied Social Studies?
This programme provides students with an introduction to applied social studies as a basis for a long-term professional career in a broad range of social care settings: youth work, community development and interpersonal services.

The programme is person-centered, developmental and facilitative.

Programme Modules

• Social Theory

• Ethics for Social Care

• Health Promotion: Theory and Principles

• Critical Thinking

• Relationships in Social Care

• Advocacy in Social Care

• Medicalisation of Health and Illness

• Elective Modules

• Dissertation

VETTING REQUIREMENT
All places are offered on this programme subject to satisfactory Garda vetting clearance.

Career Opportunities
Graduates may work in an autonomous capacity in various supervised practices in social care settings, youth work, community development and interpersonal services.

Post-graduate Studies
GMIT honours (Level 8) qualifications are recognised world-wide for postgraduate entry.

Please note, part-time programmes will run depending on sufficient demand.