Social Studies - Social Work

The B.S.S. is a professional degree designed for students who wish to become social workers and who believe they have the personal attributes and motivation for social work.

Minimum Entry Requirements: Irish Leaving Certificate To be considered for admission to a degree course at the University applicants must: Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade 5 or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers. The six subjects above must include: A pass in English A pass in mathematics (or foundation level mathematics) A pass in a language other than English. Special entry requirements Health screening Students will be required to undergo Garda vetting, Applicants to the Bachelor in Social Studies must meet Band C (Higher Entry) English Language Requirements. On successful completion of this programme, students will have acquired and demonstrated the necessary knowledge, skills and ethical base for professional social work and will have satisfied the requirements for an honours social science degree. Graduates will also be eligible to apply for registration as professional social workers with CORU. www.coru.ie/health-and-social-careprofessionals/ registration/how-do-i-apply-for-registration