Atlantic Technological University

The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Advancing Health and Social Care (Atlantic Technological University) helps you strengthen academic and professional skills to support improvement in health and social care services. You will critically examine contemporary practice, leadership and legal/professional issues, and complete a research dissertation based on a topic relevant to your workplace and interests. Programme type: MSc (with Postgraduate Diploma pathway) Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Credits: Not specified in the provided record (please confirm with the programme website) Delivery: Full-time or part-time (format details not specified in the provided record) Language of instruction: English Location: Atlantic Technological University (Ireland) Assessment: Coursework and a research dissertation Research component: Dissertation based on a topic relevant to your professional area Tuition fees: Not specified in the provided record (check programme website) Start dates: Not specified in the provided record (check programme website) Application deadlines: Not specified in the provided record (check programme website)

Programme Structure

Core modules (indicative):

• Advanced Research Methods
• Advanced Professional Leadership & Management
• Behaviours of Concern
• Contemporary Legal & Professional Issues
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy & Mindfulness
• Teaching & Learning

Capstone / final module:

• Research Dissertation (independent research on a topic relevant to your professional practice)

Work placement: Work placement modules are an integral part of the programme, and students must complete mandatory training prior to placement in line with the course schedule.

Note: Exact semester-by-semester sequencing and any elective options are not specified in the provided record. Please confirm the full curriculum plan on the programme website.

Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

• The minimum entry requirement is a Level 8 Honours Degree in a relevant discipline (for example Health & Social Care, Nursing, Early Childhood Care, Social Work, Youth Work). Applicants may be invited to interview. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered in line with the programme’s quality assurance processes.
• Applicants must complete Garda Vetting. For programmes where Garda Vetting is required, non-EU applicants will not be considered unless/until the pool of qualified EU applicants has been exhausted.
• Applicants must complete a Health Declaration.
• Work placement modules are an integral part of the programme.
• Students must complete mandatory training as outlined in the course schedule before commencing placement.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Before applying, review the programme website for the latest entry criteria, document checklist, and any programme-specific deadlines.

"Highlights"

Post-study work options (Ireland): Graduates may be eligible to apply for permission to remain in Ireland after completing their programme, subject to meeting the relevant immigration requirements at the time of application.

• Eligibility: Typically requires that you have completed an eligible programme in Ireland and hold the appropriate immigration permission during your studies.
• Timing: Applications are generally made after graduation and within the permitted window set by the Irish authorities.
• Duration: The length of permission granted depends on the specific graduate scheme and your circumstances at the time of application.
• Conditions: You may need to demonstrate that you meet the scheme criteria (for example, programme completion and relevant documentation).

Important: Immigration rules can change. Always check the latest guidance from the Irish Department of Justice and the programme’s international office before planning your next steps.