Master in Social Care Practice (Deposit)

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Programme Description

The programme of studies targets professionals working in the care economy, particularly social care systems, or those who wish to move into these fields. The demand for social care is set to rise significantly, and reinforcing its provision by means of trained professionals can contribute to better practices and partnerships with people using services, their families, carers and citizens.

The programme of studies builds on an already acquired professional understanding to further broaden and deepen this by means of specialised units. In fact, the units and values are cross-cutting and can be adapted to various social policy areas and practitioners working in the public service, private, voluntary and not-for-profit sectors. These include disability, long-term care, elderly, mental health, children, social housing, justice systems and migrants. This makes this programme ideal for more peer learning, collaboration and understanding‚ of the different roles and responsibilities of social care professions. Together we shall aim for optimal social care in the community and work with people to live in their own homes and prevent residential care. However, if the latter is needed, the same value-driven practices shall be studied and applied.

Programme 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

A MQF Level 6 first degree in Social Care, Social Sciences, Humanities

OR  A relevant accredited degree programme

Programme Structure

Year 1 Semester 1CSSCP-706-2201 Legal Issues, Policy and Practice‚  (5‚  weeks‚  30 hours)

Year 1 Semester 1 CSSCP-706-22011Collaboration and Integration of Care Services‚  (5‚  weeks‚  30 hours)

Year 1 Semester 1 CSSCP-706-2201 Person-Centred Approaches and Service User Involvement in Social Care (5weeks‚  30 hours)  

Year 1 Semester 2 CSSCP-706-2201 Residential Care Practice (5‚  weeks 30 hours)

Year 1 Semester 2 CSSCP-706-2201 Personal Autonomy and Care for People in Dependency‚  (5‚  weeks‚  30 hours)

Year 2 Semester 1 CSSCP-706-22011Self-Help and Sensitivity Training‚  (5‚  weeks‚  30 hours)

Year 2 Semester 1 CSSCP-706-22011Psychological Approach in Social Care (5 weeks‚  30 hours)

Year 2 Semester 1 CSSCP-706-2201 Sociological Aspects in Care‚  (5‚  weeks‚  10 hours)

Year 2 Semester 2 CSSCP-706-2201 Placement and Reflective Practice (5weeks‚  45 hours)

Year 2 Semester 2 CSSCP-706-2201 Professional Report Writing‚  (5‚  weeks‚  15 hours)

Year 3 Semester 1 CSRSH-706-2201 Research Methods (5 weeks‚  30 hours)

Year 3 Whole Semester CSDIS-730-2202 Dissertation

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: 2,500 euro 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).