Social, Political and Community Studies (Hons) Carlow College

Overview

The Social, Political and Community Studies (Hons) course from Carlow College includes practical projects, working with different communities, learning skills in community arts and social media, project planning and management, research and critical analysis reflective practice, strategic thinking, problem solving, mediation and facilitation.

Quick Facts:

• You will develop invaluable critical analysis skills, research capabilities and skills in information gathering, analysis, reporting and informed decision making under the expert guidance of our lecturers. Graduates will help improve the societies of tomorrow with the ability to look beyond preconceptions, understand the interplay between social forces and politics and equip themselves to drive change.
• This is a small interdisciplinary programme where you have regular and close contact with academic staff. Your lecturers are active researchers in their respective fields. They are passionate about the subject matter they teach and bring that enthusiasm to the classroom.
• The programme is particularly strong in relation to the opportunities for developing knowledge and skills through working on practical student-led projects with communities and the internship which gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience in an area of work that is of interest to them.
• The degree includes practical modules in each Year such as facilitation, advocacy and project planning. There are also specific project and placement modules. In Year 3, you’ll undertaken an Internship which within a Community Development organisation or similar type organisation that addresses inequality and offers sustainable solutions to social issues. This placement takes place 4 days per week in Semester 2 of Year 3.