Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
In an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world, questions around human need, welfare, poverty, inequality and distribution of resources are critical to social justice. These debates are at the heart of social policy and affect all our lives.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
or
UCAS Grades: 1 Distinction; 7 Merits
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
to include a minimum of five subjects four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level..
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
If you believe the data above to be incorrect, please let us know at [email protected] - thank you.
QQI / FET Links
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Charity Officer | Civil Service Administrator | Housing Officer or Manager | Local Government Officer | Policy Officer | Social Researcher | Health Service Officer or Manager
