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Where a decision is made to cancel any course, every effort will be made to provide applicants with the earliest possible notification of such a cancellation.
Partner Colleges:
UCC:
In association with UCC, Morrison’s Island Campus is delighted to offer joint delivery of Diploma in Social Studies in September 2025.
Diploma in Social Studies- runs at Morrison’s Island Campus and Saturdays at UCC Campus.
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For any students who are interested in the course they can email eileen.mcbride@ucc.ie or call her on 086 0598537.
Dundalk IT:
Level 7: BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies
Five great reasons to consider this course
• Classes are held locally in Morrison’s Island Campus
• QQI Level 7 Award
• Programme is recognised on the Department of Children and Youth Affairs early years qualifications listing
• Eligible for 20% Tax Relief from Revenue
• Blended course delivery (online & in-class) to allow greater flexibility to learners as they manage full-time employment and part-time study.
Level 8: BA (Hons) in Leadership and Management for Early Years Sector
Four great reasons to consider this course
• Classes are held locally in Morrison’s Island Campus
• QQI Level 8 Award
• Blended course delivery (online & in-class) to allow greater flexibility to learners as they manage full-time employment and part-time study.
• Programme is recognised on the Department of Children and Youth Affairs early years qualifications listing that meets the regulatory requirements for working in the Early Years sector in Ireland.
Maynooth University:
NUI Certificate in Psychology Level 7
In association with Maynooth University Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island Campus Night College is delighted to offer joint delivery of NUI Certificate in Psychology Level 7. Classes will be held in the Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island Campus and are accredited by NUI Maynooth.
For further information, click here.
Cork City Partnership:
Substance Use Issues in Youth & Community Work Settings QQI Level 5(5M4732) (Blended)
Tuesdays 6.30-9.30pm • Duration: 20 weeks (September to March)
Start Date: September 2025
Tuition Fee: *€130 – Payable to Cork City Partnership CLG. (*Subject to change)
Application: For course brochure (includes entry requirements) and application form please contact:
Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership CLG. on 021 – 4302310 / 0871962030 or Email: jdaly@partnershipcork.ie OR Click Here to download the form.
Completed application forms must be returned to Cork City Partnership on or before Friday 29th August 2025.
English Language Test
This test is only available to people who do not have access to Education or English language Certification
Tuesday 9th September 2025 -time and location to be confirmed.
Pre-entry On Line Information Session:
For course applicants, will take place on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 7.30pm (TBC)
Online Interviews (by invitation only):
For course applicants only will take place on Tuesday 16th September 2025 (Time & Location – TBC)
Have a Leaving Certificate or the equivalent.
Applicants are also expected to be active participants in the community in either a voluntary or work capacity.
Component Titles:
Understanding Community Development 5N1901
Substance Use Issues for Youth Work 5N2176
Course Information:
This course is designed to promote good practice among those who work (in a paid or voluntary capacity) with young people and communities who are affected by various issues.
Learning Outcomes
This academic course aims to provide a critical perspective on some of the issues that affect young people and their communities and encourages the development of coherent responses at individual and organisational level. The components (Understanding Community Development and Substance Use Issues) should support the ability of learners to work safely and effectively in youth and / or community work settings. This educational focused programme also aims to provide the participants with the necessary knowledge regarding applicable supports systems, both within and outside their communities.
Progression:
Students can apply for courses such as Social Care Courses, BA in Community Development and the UCC Substance Misuse & Addiction Studies DIP Course on successful completion of these modules.
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Component Certificates in Understanding Community Development and Substance Use Issues.
Student Testimimonial:
“Very good course, very informative & improved self-confidence”
“This course was very well put together, SafeTALK and Child Protection Training were an excellent bonus”.
For further information on any of the above or to view / download the course brochure and application form Click Here
Or to request hard copies of the course documents contact:
Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership on (021) 430 2310 / 087 – 1962030 or email: jdaly@partnershipcork.ie
* This course is being developed in conjunction with Cork City Partnership Clg. & funded by the H.S.E South
Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland:
Nursing Diploma in Health Services Management (Remote):
Nursing Diploma in Health Services Management Induction for new incoming students for the September 2025 intake will take place on Wednesday, September 24th 2025 in Morrison’s Island Campus.
- Meet Night School Principal and Course Coordinator
- Course Tutors Information
- Introduction to Moodle
- IT tutorial
- College email
- How to access Moodle
- Where the notes are on the web
- How to go online using Teams
- Assessment dates
- Curriculum information
You will be sent an invitation by email once registration is complete. For further information or assistance, contact John Quinlan – jquinlan@morrisonsislandcampus.ie
The Diploma in Health Services Management for Nurses is a professional programme, aimed at those who wish to position themselves in more senior managerial posts within the Nursing and Health Services fields. Registered Nurses and Midwives will receive Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann post registration Category 1 approval.
Course Content:
- Management in a Healthcare Setting
- Principles, theory, change management & application
- Career Management: Nursing Competence Management
- Financial Management
- Risk Assessment & Stress Management
- Leadership Development & New Emerging Leadership behaviours
This course is mainly lecture based with workshops and seminars given by health professionals to help develop personal skills. The assessment process consists of two coursework assignments carried out over the year of study.
Entry Requirements: Qualifications
It is the learner’s responsibility to ensure that they have the relevant qualification for entry into the course. Applicants must be graduates of the Certificate in Management for Nursing Staff (VEC Certificate) or BSc in Nursing. Evidence of qualifications and NMBI pin must be produced on the first night of class.
Graduates of the programme will be able to
- apply their practical knowledge to the disciplines of Management, Health Promotion, Financial and Personal Development
- Provide themselves with a sound educational framework for senior management positions and further study
- Develop personal skills in preparation for a changing work environment.
- Develop an understanding for their role in the delivery of healthcare in Ireland
Course Delivery
This course is delivered through a Remote Teaching approach.
Students must have basic IT Skills.
Course requirements for Online Learning
- Access to the use of a laptop/PConly NO PHONES OR TABLETS
- Google Chrome is the recommended browser
- Good internet connection.
Tuition Fee: €600
Accreditation: Cork Education & Training Board Certificate (Cork ETB)
Start Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 19.00 – 22.00
Duration: 1 year
*NB -Please write your Bord Altranais ID Number beside your name on the application form.