TU991 · Level 8 · 4 years

Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

301

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About this course

A four-year degree in social care, approved by CORU, taught at TU Dublin Blanchardstown. It prepares you to support vulnerable people.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study psychology, sociology, disability, health and wellbeing, social policy, law and cultural diversity. Year four covers areas like challenging behaviour, child protection and leadership, and you can specialise in topics such as ageing, mental health, anti-racism or advocacy. There are mandatory attendance rules for some modules.
Placement and abroad
You complete two 14-week placements, one in year two and one in year three.
Where it can lead
Graduates work with children in residential care, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness or addiction, older people and asylum seekers.
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring and good listeners and want to support people who are struggling.

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
2026301Published after the final round
2025 300300346
2024 303297341
2023 308290319

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.

See the course on the Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown website ↗

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