Master in Social Care Practice (Deposit)

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Course Description

The programme of studies targets professionals who have experience working in social care settings, or who wish to move into the field of social care practice. The programme of studies builds on an already acquired professional understanding to further broaden and deepen this with specialised units that provide leading and high quality care across the social care sector.   The main aim of the programme is to enhance the professional and transferable skills of those working in the social sector so as to improve the care provided to service users and their communities.  The objective here is to improve the experience of the service user to offer the vulnerable sector of our community better life chances.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme the students are able to;

1. Examine current social issues and services related to the Social Care Practice.
2. Promote a quality culture in multifaceted care services.
3. Acquire profession specific skills when working with service users in a social care setting.
4. Apply and investigate a specific area in social care

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a recognised MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification, with at least 180 credits, in any from the fields of Social Care, Social Sciences, Humanities, and closely related areas.

Applicants found eligible as per above, will also be asked to successfully complete a Master’s Programme Suitability Interview.

In the absence of above entry requirements, applicants aged 27 years and over, can submit an application under the Maturity Clause, but must present a recognised MQF/EQF Level 5 qualification (minimum 120 credits), or its equivalent, in the fields of Social Care or Social Sciences, together with clear evidence of a minimum of three (3) years (full time) direct and  relevant professional experience.

Applicants under Maturity Clause, will be asked to sit for a combined Maturity and Master’s Suitability Interview

Payment terms:

EU or EEA Nationals (total course fee 5,500 euro)

• Payment 1: Deposit of 500 euro
• Payment 2: 2,500 euro payment before course commencement
• Payment 3: 2,500euro payment at the beginning of second year

Non-EU/EEA Nationals (total course fee 7,900 euro)

• Payment 1: Deposit of 500 euro
• Payment 2: 3,700 euro payment before course commencement
• Payment 3: 3,700 euro payment at the beginning of second year

Refund Policy

1 A full refund of the Fees paid will be issued only where the Programme does not commence within six (6) months of the Student’s first payment.

2 Where the Student fails to satisfy the entry requirements or maturity interview (as confirmed by the MCAST Registrar), the Fees paid to date will be refunded, less a non-refundable administrative fee of €150.

3 The deposit is non-refundable, except where a full refund is due under Point 1.

4 Students holding conditional acceptance who do not meet the final entry requirements are not entitled to a refund and remain liable for the Fees mentioned in their Student Payment Agreement (contract).