Who is the course intended for?

These Social Care Programmes are intended for those working in the social care field. Workers can come from residential or community care settings and work within groups such as people with disability or the older person.

Programme Structure

This programme is provided on a modular basis over four years through a blended learning programme combining open learning through distance education, workshops, seminars and work placements. Each module will carry a number of European Credit Transfers (ECTS) with students undertaking 45 credits per academic year. Students will be required to attend one weekend seminar annually in NUI Galway.

Assessment.

Assessment of course modules, seminars and work placements will be based on written assignments, practical work, presentations and examinations.

Entry Requirements

Formal academic qualifications are not required to commence the BA. Candidates will however be expected to have good reading and writing skills as some degree of home study is required.  Applicants must have experience in care work in either a formal or informal capacity.  In addition applicants must meet the NUI’s requirements for mature students.