MT573 · Level 7 · 3 years

Social Care Work

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

295

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About this course

A CORU-approved degree that prepares you to support vulnerable people in care settings. It draws on psychology, sociology, social policy and the creative arts.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year includes social care law, psychology, disability and human rights, social policy and creative arts approaches. You also study health and wellbeing and prepare for placement. Teaching links theory with practice and listens to the views of people who use care services.
Placement and abroad
There are two placements, 390 hours in semester one of Year 2 and 410 hours in semester two of Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with children, adults with disabilities, older people and people who are homeless, in the HSE, Tusla, charities or private services, or go on to the Level 8 honours degree and postgraduate study such as occupational therapy.
Who it suits
Suits students who are patient and caring, enjoy working with people from many backgrounds and want a career in community or residential care.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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
2026295Published after the final round
2025 290290400
2024 290260409
2023 301290399

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
  • Mathematics: 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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