Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
The Degree in Social Work was introduced in 2004 to meet the requirements of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, which, along with other Councils, agreed that all social work training would be offered at Honours degree level. One of the main features is the introduction of a pre-registration year . This means that when you complete the degree, you will then have to successfully undertake an assessed year in employment before being eligible for full registration as a Social Worker with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
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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: 120
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UCAS Grades:
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level).<br /><br />English and Maths at O4/H6 or above.<br />
<h4>QQI Level 5 entry requirements:</h4>
<p>4 Distinctions and 4 Merits</p>
<p>Refer to course page for required subjects to be taken at unit level.</p>
<h4>Additional entry requirements:</h4>
Interview
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
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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
A social work career can lead to employment in a range of diverse settings, such as;
- family and childcare
- physical disability and learning disabilit
- drug and alcohol abuse
- mental health
- homelessness
- Older people
