CK114 · Level 8 · 3 years · Interview

Social Science (Youth and Community Work)

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

300

Down 109 points since 2024 (409).

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About this course

A social science degree combined with a professional youth work qualification recognised in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers youth and community work, social analysis, social policy and a first professional placement. Later topics include young people's rights and mental health, working with groups, social media, sustainability and project planning. In the final year you carry out a research project with a youth or community focus.
Placement and abroad
You spend two days a week on supervised placement in Years 1 and 2, then a block placement of around 10 to 12 weeks in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in youth work and the community and voluntary sector, or study further in areas such as social work, counselling or criminology.
Who it suits
Suits students who like working with people and communities and care about fairness and social change.

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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

2023202440920253172026300

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026300Published after the final round
2025 317317336
2024 409409486
2023 –777–

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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