UCD Social Science
“As a 17 year old completing the Leaving Cert the only thing I was sure of was that I wanted to work with people in a meaningful way, so I applied for the Social Science degree in UCD. I studied Sociology and Social Policy (as well as a number of modules in Politics and Economics), which focused my interests towards the Social Work Path as a career path. After gaining valuable, direct experience with Focus Ireland, I returned to UCD to complete the Master of Social Science (Social Work). I found both the Degree and Master’s hugely rewarding, relevant and interesting. I now work as a Community Social Worker, developing the capacities of communities to improve their own health outcomes.”
Gavin Mulhall BSocSc, MSocSc (Social Work) Community based Social Worker
Dr Valerie O’Brien speaking to a student. CAO Code DN550
Why is this subject for me? If you are interested in understanding and researching social problems such as poverty, homelessness and discrimination, you will enjoy studying social policy. It is the study of the social impact of policies such as social services, social security benefits and the welfare state. Social policy analysts are interested in the design and funding of these policies and their impact on different family types, income and age groups, genders, regions and countries.
Social policy is a core subject on the joint honours Bachelor of Social Science [DN550] degree. The other core subject is Sociology (see p67. for more details).
What will I study? In first year you will be introduced to the basic concepts and skills required to study social policy so no prior knowledge of the subject is required. In second and third year you will have a chance to study specialist modules on the elements of social policy that interest you most.
First Year Social policy theories and concepts; Understanding Social Problems and Policies; Contemporary Irish welfare state; History of Irish social policy.
Second & Third Year Gender social policy and inequality ¬ Economics of social policy ¬ Social protection ¬ Housing policies, Neighbourhoods and homes ¬ Introduction to social work ¬ Policy- making implementation and evaluation ¬ Crime, social services and the justice system ¬ Sexual and reproductive health policy ¬ Immigration and Irish society ¬ Comparing European and Asian welfare states ¬ Social work in practice.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Social policy analysis provides an excellent grounding for a wide range of careers such as:
– Social research and policy analysis – Journalism – Social work – Community work – Social services management – The civil and public service
It also leads to a wide range of career and study opportunities. The School provides a two year MSocSc in Social Work and undergraduate modules in social work are provided to prepare social policy graduates for this option. The School also provides a one-year MSc in Equality Studies and an MA in Women, Gender and Society and contributes to UCD’s one-year Master of Public Policy (MPP).
International Study Opportunities Social policy students at UCD can avail of international study opportunities in universities in Europe and around the world. Currently Erasmus exchange opportunities exist in Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden and the UK.
CAO Points Range 2015 420—535 Length of Course 3 Years Places 145
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ Mathematics ¬ Three other recognised subjects.
Leaving Certificate You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes Yes, see
http://www.ucd.ie/registry/ admissions/
transfer_progression.html
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 188
Social Policy BSocSc (Hons) (NVQ Level 8)
KEY FACT UCD is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Social Policy and Administration according to QS World University Rankings by subject.
Other courses of interest Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
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UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, Belfield, Dublin 4
socialpolicy@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8198
facebook.com/MyUCD
www.ucd.ie/ socialpolicyworkjustice
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