TU791 · Level 7 · 3 years

Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

250

Down 50 points since 2023 (300).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree for people who want to support vulnerable people in social care. It is approved by CORU.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study psychology, sociology, human rights and diversity, communication, teamwork and working creatively with service users. Later modules cover group work, legal studies, social policy and social psychology.
Placement and abroad
There are two 14 week work placements, one in Year 2 semester 1 and one in Year 3 semester 2.
Where it can lead
Graduates work with children in residential care, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness or addiction, older people and asylum seekers, and can progress to the final year of the Level 8 degree TU998.
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring and good listeners and want to support people to improve their lives.

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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
2026250Published after the final round
2025 281279371
2024 281281388
2023 300280389

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 or Foundation F2

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 Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown website ↗

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