Overview

Practical skills are developed through two 12-week block placements in the second and third years (840 hours in total), under the guidance of experienced professionals. Practice placement is where a social care student demonstrates their achievement of the Social Care Standards of Proficiencies (SOP) as set out by CORU. This programme is responsive to changing landscape of practice and is designed to provide you with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and competencies for a rewarding career in Social Care.

The placement modules on Health and Social Care (Hons) at the Atlantic Technological University are an integral part of the course and students may be placed anywhere within the Republic of Ireland. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner. Students will be required to undertake mandatory training as outlined by the course schedule prior to going on placement.

Career:

The main employers are:

Health Service Executive
Private Social Care Sector
TUSLA
Youth and Community Services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Care and Disability

Preparation for Social Care Practice I

Creative Practice in Social Care

Law and Ethics in Social Care

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Letterkenny, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 49 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include:
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

GCE/ A-level/ GCSE Entry Requirement:

6 distinct recognised GCSE/A-level subjects which must include:
2 A-levels at Grade C

and

4 other subjects at GCSE-level Grade C which must include:
English or Irish
and Maths

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Letterkenny

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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