US928 · Level 8 · 4 years

Applied Addiction Recovery

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

260

Up 25 points since 2023 (235).

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About this course

A degree for working in community and social inclusion services, with a focus on addiction and recovery.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study addiction theory, mental health, treatment and recovery, youth work, community development and safeguarding. Later modules cover trauma-informed approaches, prevention, therapeutic interventions, social policy and professional management. There is a large practical and applied element.
Placement and abroad
There are practical placements in years 2, 3 and 4. Garda vetting is required.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work with voluntary, State and NGO services on projects dealing with addiction, homelessness, unemployment and community sport.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to support people and communities affected by addiction and like practical, people-focused work.

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

2023235202424820252642026260

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026260Published after the final round
2025 264264308
2024 248245279
2023 235235305

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

  • Maltese: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Modern Greek: 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 of the Shannon - Midwest website ↗

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