Security Studies
(Security Studies)

LOCATION:

Onsite at Mallow Campus.

INTRODUCTION:

Become PSA licensed under the Private Security Services Act 2004 – and work immediately in the security industry as either door supervisor (licensed premises) and security guard (static).

With Mallow Campus’s QQI certified academic qualification, including security and criminology, open a path to progression to institutes of technology across Ireland.

Security classes in Mallow Campus add to their academic work with team-building exercises and events, self-defence training, practical work experience, and have a valued tradition as a part of the team during College public events and open days.

Think about a future in a wide range of security services – strengthen your application for airport police, the defence Forces, emergency and security services or in An Garda Síochána.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• CAO points not required.
• All applicants will be required to attend an application review discussion. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at interview.
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications open. Places available. No deposit required to start your application.

DURATION:

One year. Full-time. Class timetables to follow in September, and subject to change.

FEES:

No fees apply to Post Leaving Certificate Courses. However, applicants who are offered a place on a course of their choice will be required to pay a non-refundable Registration Charge of €50 to confirm their acceptance.

Some courses may require learners to obtain specific kits or equipment necessary for participation on the course. These items must be paid for by the learner and will remain the property of the learner on completion of the course. Click here for further information.

Erasmus+:

50 full-time day students will travel, fully-funded, with Erasmus+ to another European country for 2 weeks. Find out more and apply.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Certificate in Security Studies, Level 5 (5M2110). Read more HERE.
• PSA Private Security Authority (PSA) License. Read more HERE.

COURSE CONTENT:

Courses are continually developed, content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer HERE.

GARDA VETTING:

This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Work experience is an integral part of this course. The dates and duration will be specified by the College in September.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Use your full QQI award to advance your career in security and progress to Mallow Campus’s advanced certificate in Security Operations & Management. Alternatively, apply through the CAO for degrees in Institutes of Technology across Ireland. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow Campus qualification click HERE.

A full QQI award achieves a maximum of 390 points for CAO.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Job opportunities for students who complete this course include:

• Airport police
• Defence forces
• Fire services
• Prison services
• Private security industry
• Security systems and procedures