Applied Social Care

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Course Details

CAO Code	AU696
Level	8
Duration	4 Years
CAO Points	309 (2024)
Method of Delivery	On-campus
Campus Locations	Mayo
Mode of Delivery	Full Time
Work placement	Yes

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Course Overview

We live in a world of growing inequality and injustice. Do you want to change this? Social Care is a profession dedicated to changing peoples lives for the better so that they can be full and empowered participants in shaping their social world.

The BA (Hons) Applied Social Care degree is designed to enable graduates to make the world a better place for everyone, by empowering and enabling people, and by correcting the social injustices that exist in today’s society. You will learn about the multiple causes of social oppression and ways of working with people with a variety of needs so they can be healthy, resilient and free contributors to a caring society.

Social care is about liberating people to achieve a better world. This degree is underpinned by an educational philosophy based on dialogue and lived experience. We have a dedicated full-time placement coordinator who works closely with students to ensure the best possible placement experience. Our small class sizes help enrich students understanding of what is involved in an authentic and therapeutic relationship driven by a person-centred approach toward independence and care.

Progression

This programme is approved by CORU, which ensures graduates will be eligible for registration with the new Social Care Workers Register in Ireland.

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Undergraduate Prospectus

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement	6 subjects at O6/H7 2 subjects at H5 English or Irish at O6/H7 Maths at O6/H7 or Foundation Maths at F2
QQI/FET Major Award Required	Any
Additional QQI/FET Requirements	Three Distinctions
Garda Vetting	Entrants to this programme will be required to undergo vetting by An Garda Síochána.
Medical Evaluation	Successful applicants for this degree may be required to undergo a medical evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to identify students with special exercise requirements. This information is strictly confidential and any offer made will not be withdrawn on the basis of medical information supplied. Certain vaccinations may also be required depending on the work placement.
Fitness to Practice	Students on this programme must be Fit to Practice. Guidance on which can be found within the policy. Students will be required to read this policy and acknowledge that they have read and understood this requirement. Certain vaccinations may also be required for work placement.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €3000

This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.

Total Fees Non-EU: €12000

Subject to approval by ATU Governing Body (February 2025)

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Professional Accreditation

This programme is approved by CORU

Careers

Students may choose to work in a variety of diverse fields such as:

Disability Services
Residential Care
Family Support and Youth
Mental Health Services
Community & Voluntary Organisations
Homeless Services
Care Leavers
Advocacy
Public Sector Organisations

Social Care Work is now regulated by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Students who wish to use the professional title of ‘Social Care Worker’ must register with CORU after completing their studies.