Social Studies - Applied Social Studies in Social Care - Waterford
This one-year add-on programme is designed for students who wish to further enhance and deepen their knowledge of social care practice as well as further enhance their future career and study prospects.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time add-on programme.
Entry Requirements
Internal advanced entry applications (restricted to students currently registered in SETU), open on the 16th April and close on 31 August each year.
Current students who are registered at South East Technological University and who wish to apply for advanced entry do not need to apply through CAO. These students apply directly to SETU when applications open on the 16th April 2026.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
Students who successfully complete the BA (Hons) Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Add-on) programme may be eligible to advance to postgraduate taught or research programmes in SETU or other higher education institutions.
Opportunity
Graduates may take up employment by both state sector and in community based organisations and services and may work with:
• Children and adolescents in residential care
• People with intellectual or physical disabilities
• People who are experiencing homelessness
• People experiencing substance abuse issues
• Families and individuals in the community
• People seeking international protection, or others
Further information
Overview
This one-year add-on programme is designed for students who wish to further enhance and deepen their knowledge of social care practice as well as further enhance their future career and study prospects. The programme provides an opportunity for students who already have a Level 7 degree in Social Care (or equivalent) to obtain a Level 8 honours degree within one year. Students will undertake studies in subjects such as therapeutic interventions, narrative approaches, social policy and management, as well as law with a focus on practical application to the profession of social care throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a CORU approved programme.
Year 1:
Semester 1
• Law for Social Care Professionals 1
• Systemic Approaches in a Social Care Practice
• Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
• Social Policy Processes
• Social Care Management & Professional Practice 1
• Applied Research Project 1
Semester 2
• Law for Social Care Professionals 2
• Narrative Approaches in Social Care Practice
• Utilising & Applying Therapeutic Interventions
• Comparing Social Policies
• Social Care Management & Professional Practice 2
• Applied Research Project 2
Course Leader
Laura Doyle
Assistant Lecturer & Programme Leader BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Email: Laura.doyle@setu.ie