SE918 · Level 8 · 4 years

Professional Social Care Practice

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

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2026 Round 1 points

261

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About this course

This is an honours degree in social care at the Carlow 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, then move on to disability and ageing, children and families, and mental health and neurodiversity. The final year covers ethics, leadership, global issues in social care and a research dissertation. Teaching includes group projects, case studies and guest speakers from the sector.
Placement and abroad
Supervised practice placements in years 2 and 3 are a required part of the course.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in residential care, disability and community-based services, or can progress to a master's degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about social justice and want to support vulnerable people and groups.

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
2026261Published after the final round
2025 260260339
2024 260260340
2023 252252328

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 - Carlow website ↗

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