SE919 · Level 8 · 4 years

Social Care Practice

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

260

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About this course

This is a four-year, Level 8 degree that prepares you to work as a social care worker. It is approved by CORU, so graduates can apply to register once the register opens.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study sociology, social policy, psychology and law, along with professional practice and personal development. Topics include safeguarding, disability and positive ageing, children and families, mental health, and ethics and human rights. The last year includes a research dissertation.
Placement and abroad
You complete two supervised work placements, 400 hours each, in years 2 and 3. They can be anywhere in the south east or beyond, so they may not be near your home.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with children in residential care, people with disabilities, older people, people experiencing homelessness and families in the community, or move on to a master's degree or social work.
Who it suits
Suits students who want a caring, people-focused career and are happy to travel for placements.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026260Published after the final round
2025 260260341
2024 260260320
2023 260260327

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 - Waterford website ↗

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