About Certificate in Citizenship and Society

Special Purpose Award - Level 6 Award (10 credits)

What is Citizenship and Society?

This course will examine what it means to be a citizen in modern Irish society. 

It will introduce you to discussions and current issues around citizenship and society. In particular, it will assist you to develop an understanding of the issues around equality, diversity and active citizenship. In introducing such topics, you will be facilitated in developing a critical awareness of key issues impacting on your life.  

Aims and Objectives

If you already hold an honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or are eligible 

for APEL applications they may apply for a range of postgraduate programmes.

If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our 

BA (Hons) in English Media and Cultural Studies (CAO Code: DL241).

What Topics will I study?

• The course provides introductory content in topics such as:
• Introduction to society and citizenship
• Context : Irish history and Irish people
• Parliament / Dail/Local administration - structure and role
• Gender and citizenship
• Ethnicity, race and culture and Irish society

What are the Entry Requirements?

Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without 

this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL). 

What are the fees?

In 2009/10, €300 plus an examination fee

What is the Closing Date?

Applications must be made directly to IADT by 4pm on Friday, 21^st August 2009. 

Please contact our Admissions Office on  admissions@iadt.ie for an application form or log onto  www.iadt.ie.

Please note: This programme is subject to reaching a minimum number of participants in order to proceed.