Further Education
2025-2026

Further Education 2025-2026

Social, Policy and Family Studies 5M2181

• This one year Social, Policy and Family Studies course will introduce you to the theory and practice of the key areas of social studies, social care and family studies. This is the ideal starting point if you wish to progress to further studies or gain employment in community-based health settings, especially those related to the family. Students will gain an understanding of a broad range of topics including protection of vulnerable people, intercultural studies, and the impacts of policy change in society. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Course Content
  • Psychology 5N0754
  • Family Studies 5N4466
  • Intercultural Studies 5N0765
  • Social Studies 5N1370
  • Communications 5N0690
  • Work Experience 5N1356
  • Care Support 5N0758
  • Political Studies 5N1837

Optional Module: Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Applied Social Studies (5M2181)

Entry Requirements
  • Successful completion of QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
  • Pre admission guidance meeting
  • Mature applicants welcome
Fees

Student Contribution: €175

QQI Exam Fee €50

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Progression

Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.

Career Opportunities include: Students who successfully complete the course may gain employment in a wide variety of organisations such as residential centres, refuge hostels, family support services, educational organisations & community support projects.

3rd Level Progression Examples:

Technological University Shannon (TUS), Athlone

  • Applied Social Studies in Social Care

  • Social Care Practice

  • Early Years Care and Education

Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Sligo

  • Social Care Practice

  • Early Childhood Care & Education

University of Galway

  • BA in Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice

  • BSc in Applied Social Sciences

  • Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours)

  • BSc Psychology

For more information on third level progression links, visit:

Adult and Part time Education

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

Erasmus+

Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).

Please Note

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

For more information

https://apply.gti.ie/ajax