Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Applied Social Studies QQI Level 5 Course Code AS Major Award Code 5M2181 Apply Now About This Course The Applied Social Studies course allows students the opportunity to study the impact of society on how we interact, behave and relate as people. It looks at key topics such as culture, racism, addiction and mental health. The course involves a combination of academic and practical skills. It enables the learners to develop key skills in caring for others and themselves while fostering the ability to think critically and in a less judgemental way. The course also provides students with the opportunity to progress to level 6 and level 8 courses in different Higher Education Institutions. Modules Course Content Care Support Social Studies Work Experience Word Processing Communications Psychology Substance Use - Issues in Youth Work lntercultural Studies Safety and Health At Work Progression BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care - TUS Midlands BA in Social Care - ATU Sligo Arts - Maynooth University Social Care - DKIT Applied Social Sciences - University of Galway Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements. Course Fees At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200. To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute. Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges. Do you have a Medical Card? A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200. Overview Content Progression Requirements Fees Previous Course Next Course Simon Pierce Psychology and Social Science The level 5 here gave me the confidence to continue on with my education. The one-to-one supports here where so beneficial. The continuous assessment was great to not have to worry about exams. The course gives you a better understanding of society and yourself Go Go More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Pre-University Law QQI Level 5 Course Code LS Major Award Code 5M3789 Apply Now About This Course The Pre-University Law course equips the learner with an introduction to the core principles of Irish law and the Irish legal system. This course is particularly relevant for students who wish to pursue a Law/Business degree at university. You will get the opportunity to study several different branches of law and discover the area that interests you most to pursue a course at the degree level. Modules Course Content Business Law Legal Practice and Procedures Criminal Law Safety and Health at Work Business Administration Skills Communications Spreadsheet Methods Word Processing Work Experience Progression On successful completion of this course 5M3787, students have the opportunity to progress to degree programmes such as: Bachelor of Business and Law (BBL) UCD Bachelor of Laws (LLB) TCD BCL (Law and Society) (BCL) DCU Bachelor of Laws (LLB) TU Dublin or South East Technological University Waterford Bachelor of Laws (LLB) NUI Maynooth BCL (Law and Criminology) NUI Maynooth) BA (Hons) in Criminology UCC Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements. Course Fees At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200. To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute. Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges. Do you have a Medical Card? A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200. Overview Content Progression Requirements Fees Previous Course Next Course Imani Tutu Pre-University Law Cavan Institute and the Pre-University law course provided a great qualification which allowed me to secure a place in BCL (Hons) in the University College Course (UCC). Go Go More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Alan McCormack - Bailieborough, Co Cavan. Alan is currently studying for his Professional Masters in Social Work in UCD. He is also working as a social care worker. "Without my time at Cavan Institute, I would not be doing what I am doing now. The friendly helpful learning environment at Cavan Institute set me on my way to becoming a Social Worker with a level 9 qualification. The level 8 honours degree secured me a place on the Social Work Masters programme and also a job in Social Care so that I could pay for that Masters qualification. It all started in Cavan Institute. Without the firm foundation I got there, I would still be stuck in a job I hated." Thanks for your input Alan. Hopefully you will inspire others to make a change and choose Cavan Institute to start a new path of discovery. Alan McCormack BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care Alan McCormack BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care Student testimonials Previous Next

Eli from Lough Gowna, Cavan studied year 1 and year 2 of the Sports Therapy /Physiotherapy Studies at Cavan Institute and progressed to study Physiotherapy in Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven, Holland. "Without Cavan Institute, I doubt that I would be in the position that I am in today. I knew that I would not get the points needed in the Leaving Cert to do a Physiotherapy Course in Ireland, so I used Cavan Institute as a stepping stone to get into a University abroad. The course itself in Cavan Institute is filled with interesting topics such as Anatomy and Physiology, Injury Treatment and Prevention, Nutrition and Taping and Strapping. The knowledge that I attained in this course gave me a great start to University. I had a good foundation in the basics of Physiotherapy. Outside of the course, the college is perfect for educating people on how to prepare for life in University by allowing them to take on a more responsible role in their education. This includes completing assignments, practising self-study and meeting deadlines. If progressing into physiotherapy is not for you, there are still opportunities available to work within the sports sector. Before I started my physiotherapy degree, I gained knowledge during the Summer of 2018 by working with various football and soccer teams as a sports physio throughout the Cavan-Leitrim region, but mainly with Gowna GAA. It allowed me to develop my skills in taping and strapping, performing sports massage and using first aid as well. All of these skills are very desirable in the world of sport. My two years in Cavan Institute have allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming a Physiotherapist and for that, I would definitely recommend Cavan Institute for anyone who wants to do Physiotherapy or become a Sports Physio." Eli Mellor Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant Eli Mellor Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant Student testimonials Previous Next

Explore Cavan Institute’s Canine First Responder — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Canine First Responder Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 3/11/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview The Canine First Responder course will be of relevance to anyone who owns a dog, works or volunteers in a dog shelter, dog grooming facility or veterinary clinic. It provides the opportunity to carry out realistic CPR practice on a canine mannequin. The instructor is a qualified trainer and behaviour consultant with extensive knowledge of communicating with dogs, which is an important element of the course content. Following completion of this course, you may wish to avail of the opportunity to achieve certification from the recognised awarding body in this specialist area. The instructor can provide you with details about the cost of such certification and the steps to achieve it. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content Content covered includes: Scene Assessment and Barrier use Primary Assessment CPR and Rescue Breathing Choking Control of serious bleeding Shock Management Spinal Injury Management Injury Assessment Illness Assessment Splinting for Fractures and Dislocations Bandaging Minor Wounds Emergency Evacuation to Advanced Medical Treatment Burns, Poisoning, Hypothermia/Hyperthermia and More Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

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"There was no doubt in my mind about choosing to enrol in Cavan Institute after seeing the successes my friends have reached in their careers by attending this college. It was the best decision I had ever made to attend here, not only because I got to expand my knowledge and earn a qualification in doing so, but also because I made friends for life who share similar interests as myself. I have my class tutors to thank as they were extremely supportive throughout the year and always offered a helping hand, even if I just needed a chat, or some guidance with an assignment. Every single module that this course delivered was extremely beneficial. I found that having work experience as a module was especially useful because I got hands-on experience in this field of work and will now feel confident seeking full-time employment once I complete my Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education next year. I am also very delighted to say that I managed to get a summer job in the creche I did my work experience in. If there was no work experience module, I would not have gotten this amazing opportunity. I know just how nerve-wrecking it can be having to sit a big exam at the end of the year, containing questions about everything you’ve had to take in from September until May. In that situation, a lot of us would crack under pressure and underperform, affecting our final grades. Luckily, Cavan Institute takes a different approach to assess their students, called continuous assessment. I found this method of assessment to be much more effective than any other form of assessment. Having guest speakers come in and talk to us students was very advantageous as it gave us a greater insight as to what childcare and special needs assisting entails. We also got to do a Patient Moving and Handling course, first aid course, and a Lámh course. These courses are very beneficial to us students and I’m incredibly grateful that the college, along with my class tutors, provided us with an opportunity to complete them. I am so happy I chose to enrol in Cavan Institute and I cannot wait to return this September to complete Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education." Wishing you all the very best in your studies and career Monika. Monika Cerekaviciute Early Learning and Care with Special Needs Assisting Monika Cerekaviciute Early Learning and Care with Special Needs Assisting Student testimonials Previous Next

Ivan Mosart from Navan, completed QQI Level 5 Business Studies Accounting and Finance course at Cavan Institute in 2020-2021. Ivan successfully gained a place on the level 8 Degree in Accounting and Finance in GMIT, using the CAO ‘Round Zero’ Offers, and was delighted to hear in early August 2021, that he had secured his place using this new system. "I chose to do the accounting and finance course, as it was something that I also wanted to do since secondary school. The course provided me with a great insight into the Irish business and accounting practices. We used both manual and computerised accounting systems and I found this very interesting. I knew that this course would help me to develop and grow for my future career and give me many opportunities. The tutors were all so friendly and supportive, and so dedicated to their work. I also went to career guidance, who steered me into the right path after my course in Cavan Institute. Thanks to all the wonderful tutors and staff for giving me a great start to college life." Ivan Mosart Pre-Apprenticeship Accounting and Finance Ivan Mosart Pre-Apprenticeship Accounting and Finance Student testimonials Previous Next

Jarlath from Derrycramph, Cavan attended St Patrick's College, Cavan. Jarlath studied QQI Level 5 Pre-University Law in Cavan Institute and progressed to IT Carlow to study Honours Bachelor of Laws LLB degree. "Having completed my leaving cert I was unsure of what I wanted to study at higher education however I always had a keen interest in law and current affairs. I had been offered an arts with history degree in NUIG but I did not feel ready to leave home at that time. I choose to study the pre university law programme in Cavan Institute and it provided me with a foundation insight into the Irish legal system in both civil and criminal proceedings. I would greatly recommend students who have just completed their leaving certs to complete a QQI/FETAC course before you progress to higher education because it provides students with the practical skills required in the modern workplace through the completion of the work experience programme. The modules in this course include law modules such as business law and criminal law as well as business based subjects such as business administration skills. There is a wide variety of arts, business, law, theology or social science degrees of which this course can be used as a progression route to. Tutors in Cavan Institute are supportive and cooperative with their students. I have now started the Honours Bachelor of Laws LLB degree this year in IT Carlow and I know the help and support I received from Cavan Institute will be of tremendous benefit to me both academically and socially." Jarlath Gaffney Pre-University Law Jarlath Gaffney Pre-University Law Student testimonials Previous Next

Thanks for sharing your story Dylan. "When I originally finished my leaving cert in 2016 I unfortunately didn’t get the points that I wanted for my course and because I had no plan B, I decided to work for 3 years. In 2019, I chose to study Music and Sound Production in Cavan Institute as this was a subject area that I had a strong passion for. Studying at Cavan Institute was the best decision I ever made. Throughout my two years there I learned everything I could possibly need to go to higher education or even to join the world of work. My modules varied from theory elements, to practical elements of the music industry. We learned how to use industry standard equipment to a high level, I even gained a full qualification in Pro Tools which was included on top of my other modules and I also completed work experience which gave me insight into what life is like in the music industry outside of an academic institution. In terms of academic learning, I gained knowledge in how to complete assignments to a high standard and how to reference and complete thesis level papers. I have made some life-long friends during my time at Cavan Institute and thoroughly enjoyed my entire experience. On campus life and even virtual life during the pandemic felt great and I had all the help I could ever need from my tutors. I feel prepared to start the next step of my journey in a level 8 music production course, and would definitely recommend Cavan Institute to anybody who has a passion for this subject." Dylan Hickey Music and Sound Production Dylan Hickey Music and Sound Production Student testimonials Previous Next

Anne from Clones, Co Monaghan studied year 1 and year 2 Beauty Therapy at Cavan Institute. "I started studying Beauty Therapy in Cavan Institute September 2013 and finished in May 2015. I graduated with qualifications in FETAC/QQI, which is an Irish qualification and also in CIDESCO, ITEC and CIBTAC which are recognised worldwide. I also had the opportunity to gain extra certificates throughout my time there, which is important in an industry that is constantly changing and growing. The Beauty Therapy course is made up of a variety of modules, which are a mix of practical and theory classes. What I loved most about my time at Cavan Institute was working closely with the lecturers who were all so helpful and passionate about giving us the best possible education. After leaving Cavan Institute, I began working in ESPA at Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow, which is one of the leading spas in Ireland. It has won many awards over the years including Best European Spa in the World Luxury Spa Awards last year. I recently found out I won Employee of the Year 2016, which has been one of my proudest moments. I believe that my time at Cavan Institute really prepared me for working in such a highly regarded spa, and helped me develop my professional skills which were key in winning this award". Anne McKenna Diploma In Beauty Therapy Anne McKenna Diploma In Beauty Therapy Student testimonials Previous Next

Joy Spendlove from Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow commenced the QQI Level 5 Occupational Therapy Studies course during 2019/20 with the objective of using her Level 5 Award to progress her studies in the Occupational Therapy area. After achieving her full award with Cavan Institute, Joy was offered a place on the Masters in Occupational Therapy programme at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Joy really enjoyed her time at Cavan Institute and says that "throughout my time in Cavan Institute, I made so many new friends both in College and in my host family, where I stayed during the week. I found that the staff and tutors were always there for guidance and queries. I applied to all three Universities in Scotland and two in England and was fortunate enough to gain a place in all of them. I always knew I wanted a career in healthcare and completing this course in Cavan Institute has allowed me the opportunity to achieve this. I am now studying my Masters in Occupational Therapy in Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. I am thankful to have this opportunity and for the experience and friends I have made from Cavan Institute. I look forward to meeting many new people and joining societies and sports teams. I know that I am very well prepared from assignments and tasks carried out in Cavan Institute to begin this course." Joy Spendlove Pre-University Occupational Therapy Assistant Joy Spendlove Pre-University Occupational Therapy Assistant Student testimonials Previous Next