Online Humanities & Social Sciences courses in Ireland

This Adult Psychology course is an exciting introduction to the world of psychology. You will begin on a journey of self exploration of your feelings, personality and abilities. This personal and confidential course focuses on practical psychology and covers topics such as body language, relationships, stress and dealing with emotions. This course is available to…

This QQI Level 6 course reflects the advancement of digital technology and publication of news on multiple platforms and gives students the tools to report the news in a constantly evolving media environment.

The School of Philosophy & Economic Science is running the Introduction to Practical Philosophy Course Part 1a Online for Autumn 2021 Have you ever wanted to lead a happier, more peaceful and more contented life? In this 10-week course, you will find useful, practical tools that increase your happiness, reduce feelings of stress and give…

This two-day CPD workshop will introduce participants to the theory and skills of Schema Therapy. Schema Therapy is an integrative approach to treatment that combines the best aspects of cognitive-behavioral, experiential, interpersonal and psychoanalytic therapies into one unified model. Research has shown that Schema Therapy has shown remarkable results in helping people to change negative…

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop and understanding of all aspects of social issues.

Programme Overview  The aims of the Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation module are to provide an understanding of a range of models and approaches to the treatment of addiction problems. To provide an historical overview of approaches and rehabilitation to substance abuse. To develop an understanding of treatment and rehabilitation as central tenet of the National…

The Diploma in Irish Archaeology (Online) is aimed at anyone with an interest in the past, in archaeology, and/or Ireland. It can be enjoyed on several levels – as a general interest undertaking, a social learning experience, or a career-related qualification. The course caters for everyone and is enriched by the diversity of our participants.…

Architectural history is more than a stylistic, material, and object-oriented field of study. The broader context within which a building sits; the spatial conversation between buildings within public space; the design of streets, transport, and services; and the cultural, economic, and biological processes of people that inhabit and negotiate these spaces – within what we…

For FREE course brochure please visit www.kilroyscollege.ie/free_brochure In response to the recent launch of the General Service Recruitment campaign for both Army and Naval Service Recruits by the Irish Defence Forces, Kilroy’s College has developed a new distance learning preparation course to help candidates to achieve their best performance on the day of the competition.…

This module will examine cultural highpoints in the arts of Japan from the fourteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Artefacts in all media – painting, ceramics, lacquer and textiles – will be examined in the context of the influence of China on Japan, the creation of the Shogun Court, the rise of the merchant classes and…

The course is highly interactive, it has been designed primarily for those who want to study towards becoming competent professional practitioners in counselling related areas. The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It is taught using a combination of classroom-based and skill-based learning that allows the learner to access classes in…

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on addiction studies. The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It centers on areas such as understanding mental health, the theoretical evolution of addiction, substance and non-substance addictions, addiction…

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on Youth Studies. It focuses on the skills, knowledge and approach necessary to work within the youth context, with emphasis placed on the link between theory and practice. The syllabus covers a diverse…

Why is this Health & Social Care Degree for me? Professional Health and Social Care training aims to teach theories of practice and to develop both practice skills and a reflective capacity. The work of a Health & Social Care practitioner combines a multidisciplinary relationship based approach which encompasses purposeful planning and execution in the…

The Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Disability Studies is a QQI accredited, 3-year degree course for people working in the disability and social care sector. It provides participants with the social care skills required to deliver effective person centred services. Achieving this involves: Developing a detailed understanding of disability service provision and the role/critical importance of the…

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Applied Addiction and Community Development programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development. The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of community drugs workers and…

This course has been approved by CORU. Next commencement: September 2023. The online application centre will open on March 23rd  for September 2023 enrolments. Open Information Session (online by Zoom) on April 27th, 2023 from 5.45pm-7.15pm. 2022-23 modules are now available to study for CPD and those studied between now and summer can be exempted…

The next course commence in September, 2023 with an Online (Zoom) Orientation Session (12pm to 1pm) – Schedule to be published soon. Apply now or contact the College to express your interest. This Training and Development Award is the nationally approved Level 6 QQI professional qualification for new and experienced trainers. The twelve week programme provides…

Programme Overview  An Cosán is working in partnership with IT Carlow to develop a blended online Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Community Development (NFQ Level 7).  Learners who complete Stage 1 at Level 6 of the NFQ (60 credits) are eligible to exit the programme with a “Certificate in Leadership and Community Development” (Minor…

Next Commencement:  Monday, September 11th, 2023 – apply now via the Application Centre on opentrainingcollege.com. Please Note: Participants must engage with the course at a QQI Level 7 academic standard and are required to show, during the application stage, an achieved academic qualification of at least level 6 standard. —– The Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing…

This QQI Level 5 course is designed to provide the learner with a practical introduction to Content Creation in a variety of different mediums for the creation of content that can be utilised on websites, podcasts, social media platforms, vlogs etc. and as such reflects the changes in the creative media production industry

This accredited Level 6 course, Certificate in Empowerment and Advocacy, equips the student with the knowledge, skills and competencies to support people with disabilities in empowering themselves on a day-to-day basis, thus facilitating self-defined visions of a desirable future. This includes guidance and skills in relation to effective facilitation through a number of empowering approaches…

Exploring Disability is a first module of the QQI accredited, 3 year BA in Contemporary Disability Studies degree course for people working in the disability and social care sector. Who Is This Course For? The course is for disability service professionals looking to extend their knowledge and skills in the area. It is an accredited…

This new Rathmines College QQI Level 5 course examines the role and functions of the legal system and its relationship with crime as well as criminal justice. Excellent Higher Education progression opportunities to study law.

The QQI Level 5 Certificate in Liberal Arts provide opportunities for school leavers to gain access to Arts, Social Science & Humanities degree programmes at University

This QQI Level 5 course has an emphasis on literature and analysis, this course offers a unique selection of modules which have been selected to enable learners to explore the world of fiction, drama, film and to develop their own creative writing skills. Alongside this main emphasis, the course offers learners the chance to learn…

This well established Rathmines College course teaches students the fundamental skills to be a journalist, mixing practical skills with digital skills needed to work in journalism today.

This QQI Level 5 course will prepare learners to study in the field of the Arts and Social Sciences at University level. Students will take modules similar to those offered in Universities in these disciplines as well as modules to improve their general academic and research skills. This course has links to all of the…

Next commencement: March 16th, 2023 with an Online Orientation Session (on Zoom) from noon – 1pm. Apply by: September 1st, 2023 — This Level 7 course is a professional qualification targeted at the needs of people working as job coaches and employment facilitators. It will provide: A detailed understanding of the social and legislative context in which…

Everyone involved in the support of any person needs to recognise and appreciate the hugely important place held by families in the lives of people with intellectual disability, whether this is perceived as positive or negative these familial relationships need to be supported and nourished. Families are often the only constant in the lives of…

This 14-week specialist course is the first of its kind to be offered in Ireland and aims to support learners in the development of an appropriate level of knowledge, skill and understanding to enable them to appropriately recognise and respond to domestic abuse.

This course is aimed at supervisors and managers of human services for people labelled as challenging. It is also suitable for people aspiring to those roles. The Certificate in Management of a Positive Behaviour Culture is an accredited programme that focuses on how to utilise and effectively manage Positive Behaviour Support in a way that…

Programme Overview  An Cosán in partnership with IT Carlow has developed a blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Leadership and Community Development (NFQ Level 7).  Learners who complete Stage 1 at Level 6 of the NFQ (60 credits) are eligible to exit the programme with a “Certificate in Leadership and Community Development” (Minor Award Level 6) or to progress to Higher…

Programme Overview  An Cosán is working in partnership with IT Carlow to deliver a blended online Certificate in Leadership and Social Enterprise (NFQ Level 6).    This interdisciplinary 1 year blended online certificate programme aims to develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development. The purpose of the programme is to build the…

Programme Overview  The Citizenship and Social Action course will explore theoretical concepts of democracy, citizenship and social action. Students will also analyse specific case studies in relation to citizenship, social action and democratic participation in the age of the internet. Alongside this, they will investigate and identify strategies and practical approaches to support digital citizenship. Finally,…

Participants will gain familiarity with the CBT model of Addiction and its application to the understanding and treatment of the most common addiction problems. Participants of this one-day workshop will learn to become more confident with applying a Cognitive Behavioural framework & CBT interventions to common addictions such as: – Alcohol/drug addiction – Compulsive Gambling…

The Certificate/Diploma in Community Development Practice are part-time courses, designed to enable community activists gain a thorough understanding of community development combined with the practical skills necessary to work effectively in development work. The next intake for this course will be in September 2023.

This course is designed to enable participants to further develop and enhance their understanding, knowledge and skills relevant to Family, Youth and Community work practice and policy in Ireland or abroad. The main focus of the Degree course will be on Community, Youth and Family studies, but will broadly incorporate community development, family support, adolescence,…

Would you like high-level personalised attention to your writing journey? Meet Martin or Associate each week for a 30 minute 1-1 session in Zoom or In-Person at a mutually convenient time and discuss your progress, your weekly submission and your options in publish or producing. Includes weekly written feedback, a final project submission of 5,000…

This QQI Level 5 Creative Writing course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing. It aims to give students an understanding of the process of writing, key aspects of writing fiction, as well as the possibility of getting work published. Course documentation for this journalism course is detailed, comprehensive…