Advancing Health & Social Care

1 year & 2 Years / Level 9 / Full-time & Part-time

Is this course for me?

Our Master of Science in Advancing Health & Social Care is suitable for progression for professionals working in the provision and delivery of ever-changing health and social care agenda. It is a one year, full-time or two year, part-time course.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year Five

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
9	Advanced Research Methods	Mandatory	10	21
	Advanced Professional Leadership & Management	Mandatory	10	21
	Behaviours of Concern	Mandatory	10	21
10	Contemporary Legal & Professional Issues	Mandatory	10	21
	Cognitive Behaviour Therapy & Mindfulness	Mandatory	10	21
	Teaching & Learning	Elective	10	21
	eHealth	Elective	10	21
	Sustainability in Healthcare	Elective	10	21
	Creativity in Relation to Therapeutic Settings	Elective	10	21

Year Six

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
11	Research Dissertation	Mandatory	30	0

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are a Level 8 Honours Degree in a relevant discipline such as Health & Social Care, Nursing, Early Childhood Care, Social Work, Youth Work etc. Applicants may be required to undertake an interview. RPL will be considered in accordance with the Quality Assurance of LYIT.

Number of Places	20

Special Requirements

Garda Vetting

Non-Eu candidates will not be considered for this course unless there are still places available after all eligible EU candidates have been considered. Offerees are subject to garda vetting. Registration is temporary until garda vetting is successfully completed. Students who cannot complete garda vetting may be unable to go out on necessary placement or to fulfil course requirements. In such cases, students will be ineligible to complete registration & will be required to leave the course.

Health Declaration

Applicants wishing to pursue this programme must complete a Health Declaration. Applicants must be deemed fit to practice in order to continue on the programme

Work Placement

The work placement modules are an integral part of the course. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Please note that with while the institute will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner.

Mandatory Training

Students will be required to undertake mandatory training as outlined by the course schedule. This is required prior to students going on placement.

Information for:

Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Adult Services
Health Awareness Bodies
Care of the Elderly

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Senior Nurse Manager
Social Worker
Senior Health & Social Manager
Early Childcare Education Manager

Employer Testimonials

How To Apply Download Application Form Download Prospectus

Key Information

Application Deadline - 14 September

Fees

EU Fees: €5,750

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186310 / +353(0)74 9186308 / +353(0)74 9186303

Head of Department Dr Louise McBride
Email: DeptofNursing.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186308

School and Department
Faculty of Science & Health
Department of Early Education & Social Studies