SE920 · Level 8 · 3 years

Social Science

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

309

Up 27 points since 2023 (282).

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About this course

This is a three-year honours degree that looks at modern Irish society and Ireland's place in a global world. It deals with social problems and how they affect vulnerable groups.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study sociology, social policy, psychology, economics and politics, plus research methods and data analysis. From semester 3 you pick elective modules such as social care, organisational studies, probation, policing and the sociology of deviance. Final year includes a dissertation.
Where it can lead
Graduates go into areas like social research, policy analysis, human resources, administration, community development, probation, youth work and the civil service. Some careers need a postgraduate qualification.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how society works and enjoy reading, research and debating social issues.

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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
2026309Published after the final round
2025 310310398
2024 293293374
2023 282282341

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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