Social work plays an important role in society, with the social worker helping people to overcome obstacles, ranging from family counselling, criminal offences, drug abuse, abuse or physical/mental disabilities. A social worker should be able to handle stress and act compassionately when dealing with others. This programme is made up of compulsory fundamental and core modules, as well as a choice of elective modules which can be selected according to the student’s interests. Practical work is an integral part of the degree from second year level. Graduates qualify for registration as social workers with the Council for Social Service Professions.

A Biokineticist is an exercise specialist who increases a person’s physical condition and their quality of life by means of physical assessment and the prescription of healthy exercise habits. The Biokineticist is the newest member of the allied medical team who specialises in preventative medicine and final phase rehabilitation to improve the quality of life through movement.

This qualification aims to produce senior architectural technologists who will be competent to design at the intermediate level, and with the aid of the latest electronic tools, perform and control the technical aspects of architectural practice at an advanced level. While design forms an integral part of the course the focus remains on the practical/ technological aspects of architectural practice. This includes an emphasis on “green design” and the particular needs of developmental communities.