Overview

As an applied profession, this Social Care Work (Hons) course from Technological University of the Shannon requires students to undertake two semesters of professional placement. Typically, a Social Care Worker is employed working with those who have physical or learning difficulties, disabilities, young people at risk, children who have been neglected or abused, family support services, addiction services, homeless services, elderly people, and in settings as diverse as residential care, day care, and community-based services.

Careers

Graduates find employment opportunities with the HSE, TUSLA, statutory and voluntary organisations and community-based agencies.

This programme is approved by CORU. All enquiries regarding Social Care Work registration must be directed to the regulator CORU

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Digital Literacy, Research and Writing Skills
Health, Advocacy, Equality & Safety in Social Care Practice
Personal Development for Social Care Work – Exploring Personal Identity
Psychology, Identity and Development
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection
Sociology & Diversity in a Policy Context

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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105

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ennis, Ireland
Limerick, Ireland
Thurles, Ireland

Disciplines

Social Work View 32 other Bachelors in Social Work 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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105

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60

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Different CAO points and course code for each campus. Check the university website for more information
A minimum of two H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjecs, including English or Irish.

Foundation Level Mathematics at grade F2 or higher is acceptable as meeting the Mathematics requirement for this programme.
The Social Care Work programmes, in line with TUS policy, welcomes mature students and accepts applications from persons of mature years, that is, those who are 23 years of age on 1 January, preceding entry. All mature student applicants are processed via the CAO.
Each mature student application is considered on an individual basis.
Applicants holding second level qualifications other than the Irish Leaving Certificate/ QQI awards will be required in the first instance to contact TUS Admissions Office

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

819 EUR / year

≈ 819 EUR / year

Additional Details

You are required to pay the €3,000 student contribution fee plus material fee.

Living costs

Ennis

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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