Programme Short Name: | BSocSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) |
Load (FT vs PT): |
Full Time |
Levels (UG, G, etc): |
Graduate studies |
Course Information: |
CAO Code: DN550 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics & three other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: |
Why is this course for me? |
This degree is the ideal choice if you know you want to work in a people-focused environment, and if you are interested in society and the social issues that face Ireland and the world today. It covers a broad range of exciting topics, providing you with a sound foundation from which to pursue many interesting career choices and a wide range of postgraduate opportunities. Our first-rate lecturers will introduce you to social work, crime, environmental policy, development studies, social justice, business organisation and human resource management, and social media. You’ll learn about the complexities of life and the society in which you live, and how best to respond to human needs, including the needs of those who are marginalised. |
What will I study? |
First Year Subjects include:
Second & Third Year
For detailed information on subject content click here. Students spend an average of 40 hours per week attending lectures and small group teaching along with independent study. A combination of end-of-semester exams and continuous assessment through a variety of methods (e.g. essays, individual and group projects) is used. |
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities |
This programme offers clear pathways that lead to a number of career opportunities and graduate courses. These are set out in detail in the diagram here. You will be offered guidance throughout your degree to ensure you are taking the most appropriate modules for your career goals. |
International Study Opportunity: |
In your second year, you can apply to enter the four-year Bachelor of Social Science (International) degree. If accepted, you can attend one of our partner universities in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the USA. |
Graduate Profile |
I am now employed as a Social Worker for the HSE, making a difference in people’s lives, thanks to my studies in Social Science. David McDunphy, completed a Bachelor of Social Science Degree followed by a Master's in Social Work in UCD. For those students who want an interesting, relevant and yet challenging degree, Social Science is definitely the one for them! Lorna McNally, Student |
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Pathway |
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Contact Information: |
Colin McMahon Tel: +353 1 716 8223 |