SE917 · Level 8 · 4 years

Applied Social Studies in Professional Social Care

South East Technological University - Wexford · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

288

Up 50 points since 2023 (238).

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About this course

This is an honours degree in social care, based at the Wexford campus. It is approved by CORU, so graduates can apply to register as social care workers once the register opens.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study psychology, sociology, social policy, law and safeguarding in the early years. Later you cover disability and ageing, children and families, mental health and neurodiversity, research methods and ethics. Year 4 adds leadership and a research dissertation.
Placement and abroad
There is a 12 week placement in a social care agency in both second and third year, 400 hours each.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in front-line social care roles such as residential services, family support, community child-care and disability services, or can go on to a master's degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with people and care about fairness and helping others reach their potential.

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
2026288Published after the final round
2025 280293336
2024 263263374
2023 238254330

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

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 South East Technological University - Wexford website ↗

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