University College Cork

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Social Work BSW (Hons)

University College Cork

Faculty:College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Social Work
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $22,764

Cost per year has been converted from Euros (€15,130) to Canadian Dollars.

Careers:Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service WorkersSocial and Community Service Workers

Description:

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) will make you eligible to apply to be registered as a social worker with regulatory bodies in Ireland and internationally. This full-time four-year undergraduate degree is open to mature students only, and integrates university-based and agency-based learning. Successful completion leads to an academic qualification (BSW) and it is approved by the Health and Social Care Professional Council as a social work training course.

Years 1 and 2 of the course are college-based and lectures take place over two 12-week semesters. In Years 3 and 4, you undertake one semester in college and another on a 14-week professional placement.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Statement of Research Interests
The BSW Degree Programme is only available to those who have reached 23 years of age by 1 January of the year of proposed entry to UCC. Applicants are short-listed for interview based on MSAP results and the personal statement submitted with their CAO Application.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on February 10, 2019