AU593 · Level 7 · 3 years

Applied Social Care

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

260

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

This Level 7 degree is approved by CORU, the regulator for health and social care professionals in Ireland. It prepares you to support vulnerable and excluded people.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study sociology, psychology, values, the legal framework for social care, creativity, group activities and personal development. The course uses discussion and lived experience, with small classes.
Placement and abroad
A full-time placement coordinator supports students on placement.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about fairness, enjoy working with people and want to support others.

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About Welfare

Focuses on social care and community support roles

These courses involve learning about the systems, policies, and practices that support the well-being of individuals and communities. This field focuses on understanding social justice, inequality, human behavior, social policy, and supporting vulnerable populations. E.g. Social Care, Community and Youth Work, Early Childhood Care.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026260Published after the final round
2025 231231347
2024 251252367
2023 251265388

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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