Advice - mature student Social Care

Reggiesmammy

Hi , strongly thinking of applying for BA Social Care in dkit. I'm currently in a full time job that I hate and social care is what stands out after months of researching and thinking of what I want to do with my life. My big concerns are 1.what are your prospects of getting a job after graduating, I'm too old to be messing around with a course that isn't going to get me a job 2.If I leave my job to go back to college will I be entitled to a grant ( not married but renting with partner in full time job). Thanks to anyone who can help 😊

Atomic Pineapple

Reggiesmammy wrote: »

Hi , strongly thinking of applying for BA Social Care in dkit. I'm currently in a full time job that I hate and social care is what stands out after months of researching and thinking of what I want to do with my life. My big concerns are 1.what are your prospects of getting a job after graduating, I'm too old to be messing around with a course that isn't going to get me a job 2.If I leave my job to go back to college will I be entitled to a grant ( not married but renting with partner in full time job). Thanks to anyone who can help 😊

Here's how you can check if you qualify for a student grant

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/maintenance_grant_schemes_for_students_on_third_level_courses.html#l9807f

It's probably best to research job prospects yourself and see what the market is like for a job now and be aware that this could change over the course of your college life anyway.