CK102 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Social Science

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

429

Down 16 points since 2023 (445).

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About this course

UCC Social Science looks at big social issues such as inequality, migration, homelessness and mental health, and how policy responds to them. No prior knowledge of the subjects is expected.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
First year introduces social policy, sociology, philosophy, psychology and economics. In second and third year you take core modules and choose electives, and you can add a language. Final year students design their own social research project, sometimes with community groups.
Placement and abroad
Optional work experience in an organisation in Ireland or abroad is available, plus an optional professional placement module.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in community and health services, probation, social care, local government and advocacy, or go on to postgraduate study in social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and more.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about social issues and want to work with people.

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About Social and behavioural sciences

Study of human behavior, psychology, and society

Examine human behavior, social interactions, and societal structures. These degrees focus on understanding how individuals and groups think, feel, and behave, as well as how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence behavior and society. E.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.

Points history

2023445202436920254002026429

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026429Published after the final round
2025 400400452
2024 369338444
2023 445444487

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

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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