Program Overview

Certificate in Social Citizenship - Cert

Course Fact File

• Code: CSCTZ
• Duration: 2 years
• Teaching Mode: Full-time
• Qualifications: Cert
• NFQ Award Title: Special Purpose Award Level 5
• Fees: For information on course fees please contact
• Closing Date: March/April 2026
• Next Intake: September 2026
• Venue: UCC Main Campus
• Start Date: 31 August 2026

Course Outline

The Certificate in Social Citizenship is a two-year course for people with intellectual disabilities. Students develop skills to promote increased self-reliance and independence. This allows them to become more involved in all aspects of life. The course is underpinned by the values of respect and recognition of diversity and inclusivity, and is informed by a rights-based agenda.

Students study in three different ways during the course: Core modules, co-learning modules, and work placement.

Core Modules

• Transition Into College
• Information and Communication Technology
• Social and Cultural Studies
• Personal, Social and Civic Engagement
• Transition Onwards

Co-learning Modules

• Including Children
• People and Diversity
• Performing Arts
• Health and Wellbeing
• Sustainable Living
• The World Around Us

Work Placement

• Students spend three months on placement doing work experience

Course Practicalities

• Classes take place three days per week from September to April on the UCC campus.
• Students attend a three-month work placement at the end of Year 2 the course.
• Placement sites are chosen in consultation with the student to ensure they are a good match for their particular skills, interests, abilities, and geographical location.

Assessment

• Students will compile a portfolio of assessments for each module.
• The portfolio allows for a variety of assessment formats, such as written assignments, audio or video recordings, performance, etc.
• Assessments will be tailored to individuals’ talents and capabilities.

Who Teaches this course

• Sue Knight
• Catherine McVicker
• Jerry Murphy
• Clodagh O'Driscoll

Why Choose This Course

• The Certificate in Social Citizenship is a unique opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities living in the wider Cork region to attend post-secondary education tailored to their needs.
• The course takes a rights-based approach to inclusive education, which will:
  • Provide opportunities for students with and without disabilities to learn with and from each other.
  • Enable people with intellectual disabilities to develop skills for future learning and employment.

Requirements

• To apply for the Certificate in Social Citizenship you need to:
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have an intellectual disability.
  • Have some reading and writing ability.
  • Be committed to ongoing learning and personal development.
• Applicants may be invited to an interview and to complete a written/typed test, to assess their suitability and motivation for the course.

Fees and Costs

• For information on course fees please contact

How To Apply

• The application form is available here.