In association with UCC, Cork College of Commerce night college is delighted to offer joint delivery of Diploma in Social Studies in September 2022
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Start Date : 26th September, 2023.
Night: Tuesday
Time: 7.00 – 10.00 pm
Cost: €990 per academic year
Duration: Part-time, 2 years One evening per week & some Saturdays
Course Outline
The Diploma in Social Studies is an interdisciplinary programme designed to introduce you to the social sciences. You will have an opportunity to study sociology, social policy, social psychology, social philosophy and economics. This diversity of disciplines allows you to develop a critical awareness of the key issues that impact on everyday life in contemporary society. In addition, the variety of topics introduced will equip you with the capacity for divergent thinking – a highly desirable attribute in the current economic climate.
In the second year of the course you will extend your knowledge of sociology, social policy, social philosophy and economics.
On successful completion of this programme you will have the opportunity to apply for entry into Year 2 of the full time undergraduate Bachelors degree in Social Science in University College Cork.
Modules Include:
Psychology as Science
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Sociology
Exploring Irish Social Policy… and more!
Award: Diploma NFQ Level 7
Duration: Part-time, 2 years One evening per week & some Saturdays
Classes will be held in Cork College of Commerce
Night: Tuesday 26th September, 2022.
Time: 7.00 – 10.00 pm
Cost: €990 per academic year
Contact Details:
Programme Coordinator: Pat Twomey
Tel: + 353 21 490 4700
Email: pat.twomey@ucc.ie
Programme Administrator: Siobhan Hosford
Pat O Donovan, Adult Education Director
Tel: +353 (0)21 422 2100
Email: patj.odonovan@corketb.ie