This course is for you if :


  • You are interested in the subject area 
  • You are returning to education after a long time
  • You have completed Junior Certificate or a relevant QQI level 4 module
  • You have a high standard of English (e.g. Intermediate-B2) 

Topics covered include: 

  • Division of society into different social strata i.e. by class, gender and race/ethnicity 
  • Inequality, racism and discrimination
  • Agents of socialisation (family, peer group, media, etc.) and how they influence behaviour 
  • Culture
  • Study skills including note-taking, completing assignments, researching 


What do you need to do this course?

  • Minimum Junior Cert level or the same standard.
  • You must have native speaker standard of English.
  • We will ask you to write something to help us work out what courses suit you best.

QQI Level 5

Entry Requirements:

  • Students should have Junior Cert Ord Level English or equivalent.
  • We may ask you to do a written assessment to work out which course suits you best.
  • Level of English: You must have native speaker level of English. If you have not received any qualifications in Ireland, we may ask you to do a written assessment.
  • IT Skills: You will have to type up your assignments.
  • Improving your typing speed and word processing are skills that will benefit you in everything you do after you complete this course in further study or work.

Book: ‘Human Growth and Development’ by Emma O’Brien, Gill & Macmillan, ISBN 9780717144617 Second Edition


Apply to this course:

https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=457678

Email: finglas@aes.cdetb.ie

WhatsApp/SMS/Phone: 086 013 8147