US782 · Level 7 · 3 years

Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

214

Down 23 points since 2023 (237).

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About this course

A social care degree approved by CORU. It prepares you to support vulnerable children, young people and adults.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study social care practice, therapeutic skills, disability and inclusion, creative and recreational activities, sociology and social policy, and research methods. You also learn to run creative or recreational sessions with groups.
Placement and abroad
There are two practice placements totalling 800 hours.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as social care workers in residential care, disability, mental health, family support and homeless services.
Who it suits
Suits students who are caring and patient and want to support people in difficult situations.

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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

2023237202421820251802026214

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026214Published after the final round
2025 180180348
2024 218218348
2023 237235346

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

  • Applied Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Engineering: 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.

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