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What is the BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care?
This one year add-on (level 8) is designed for graduates with a level 7 award who wish to further their Applied Social Studies education. It is a necessary qualification for those wishing to pursue postgraduate studies.
Graduates may take up employment by the state sector and in community-based organisations. Social care workers may work with:
Children and adolescents in residential care
People with learning or physical disabilities
People who are homeless
People with alcohol/drug dependency
Families in the community
Older people
Recent immigrants to Ireland; and others
Follow on Study for BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care graduates
Graduates may proceed to postgraduate study, either research or taught, at SETU Waterford or other third-level Colleges.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected September 2025
SETU Waterford Campus
Cork Road, Waterford City,
Co. Waterford,
Waterford,
X91 K0EK, Munster, Republic of Ireland
Applications are accepted from graduates who have successfully completed the BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (level 7) (WD018) or equivalent.
Entry is subject to availability of places.
Places are offered on the programme subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting clearance.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
SETU offers an inclusive campus environment where students make lifelong friends while reaching academic goals.
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