US921 · Level 8 · 4 years

Social Care Practice

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

288

Up 18 points since 2023 (270).

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About this course

A four-year social care degree that combines classroom study with assessed practice placements. It is approved by CORU, the regulator for social care workers.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study professional social care practice, psychology, child development, sociology, Irish law, group dynamics and social policy. There are also creative modules (art, drama or recreation) and a module on disability. Garda vetting and mandatory attendance are required.
Placement and abroad
Two placements totalling 800 hours take place in years 2 and 3.
Where it can lead
Social care workers support children in care, young people at risk, people with disabilities, people who are homeless, people with addictions, older people and families.
Who it suits
Suits students who are patient, caring and want a practical career working with people who need support.

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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

2023270202427020252602026288

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026288Published after the final round
2025 260253327
2024 270270321
2023 270270336

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

  • Ancient Greek: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Bulgarian: 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 of the Shannon - Athlone website ↗

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