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
Semester 2
Law for Social Care Professionals 1
Law for Social Care Professionals 2
Systemic Approaches in a Social Care Practice
Narrative Approaches in Social Care Practice
Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
Utilising & Applying Therapeutic Interventions
Social Policy Processes
Comparing Social Policies
Social Care Management & Professional Practice 1
Social Care Management & Professional Practice 2
Applied Research Project 1
Applied Research Project 2
Applications are accepted from graduates who have successfully completed a Level 7 social care degree programme or equivalent. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. To apply see SETU advanced entry: https://www.setu.ie/study/advanced-entry.
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.
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
