Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Care

FAO for Students

This programme is approved by CORU

The BA Applied Social Care degree is designed to enable graduates to make the world a better place for everyone, by empowering and enabling people, and by correcting the social injustices that exist in today's society.

Our graduates understand the inherent structures of inequality and the impact they have on human rights and society in general. We ensure students have the capacity and skills they need to support and care for vulnerable, excluded and oppressed people within society.

Our degree is underpinned by an educational philosophy based on dialogue and lived experience. A dedicated full-time placement coordinator works closely with students to ensure the best possible placement experience for every student. Our small class sizes help enrich student's understanding of what’s involved in an authentic and therapeutic relationship driven by a person-centred approach toward care.

Further Study

In accordance with section 10.0 of the ATU Galway-Mayo Code of Practice No.4 ‘Access, Transfer and Progression’, and the Applied Social Care procedure on this matter, transfer and progression to year 4 of the Level 8 Applied Social Care programme are limited to those applicants who have 180 credits of the ATU Mayo BA (Level 7) in Applied Social Care, with all embedded standards of proficiency, that is validated and delivered at the time of application by the applicant.

If a student defers their application, the student will not be eligible for admission in subsequent years in the event of any future amendment of the programme or/and changes to the standards of proficiency, in accordance with the admission criteria, as set out in the ATU Mayo Applied Social Care Transfer and Progression Procedure.

Students may choose to work in a variety of diverse fields such as:

• Disability Services
• Residential Care
• Family Support and Youth
• Mental Health Services
• Community & Voluntary Organisations
• Homeless Services
• Care Leavers
• Advocacy
• Public Sector Organisations

Social Care Work is now regulated by CORU under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Students who wish to use the professional title of 'Social Care Worker' must register with CORU after completing their studies.

Work Placement

Year 2

Professional Practice 1 - 12 Week Block

Year 3

Professional Practice 2 - 14 Week Block

Garda Vetting

Students of this programme are subject to Garda Vetting. The outcome of the Garda Vetting process may affect the student’s progression.

Language Requirements

Courses are taught through English at ATU. Non-EU students who are coming from a country where English is not the native speaking language need to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language and provide evidence of this. They will be required to submit this evidence when applying to ATU. Results must have been achieved within 2 years previous to application to ATU.

More information on English language proficiency standards can be found here: https://www.gmit.ie/international/english-language-requirements-0

Please see a further guide to language requirements.

Transfer Applications/Direct Applications

The applied social care programme has been submitted for CORU approval and does not permit any advanced entry to the programme during or upon completion of the approval process

Fitness To Practice

A student on the BA Applied Social Care must be Fit to Practice. ATU guidance on Fitness to Practice can be found within its policy. Fitness to Practice

Students will be required to read this Policy and acknowledge that they have read and understood this requirement.

Immunisations & Vaccinations While On Placement

Placement providers may require students to be immunised against specific infectious diseases before commencing placement.
 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The applied social care programme has been submitted for CORU approval and does not permit any module exemptions based on RPL during or upon completion of the approval process

HEAR SCHEME

Atlantic Technological University is a member of the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR). The Applied Social Care programme participates in this scheme.

What is the HEAR Scheme?

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers who have experienced socio-economic disadvantage. Socio-economic disadvantage negatively impacts on educational attainment at school and affects progression by some second level students to third level.

HEAR offers reduced points places to school leavers who as a result of their socio-economic background have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.

For more information on the HEAR scheme in GMIT, please contact hear.galwaymayo@atu.ie.

HEAR

DARE SCHEME

ATU is a member of the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) Scheme. The Applied Social Care programme participates in this scheme.

What is the DARE Scheme?

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who as a result of having a disability have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.

For more information on the DARE Scheme in ATU, please contact dare@atu.ie

DARE

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ATU seeks to facilitate and accommodate students from underrepresented groups in society and embed inclusiveness in all areas of teaching and learning. More information on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in ATU can be found HERE, or by contacting edi@atu.ie. ATU's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy can be viewed HERE.

Contact Us

Dr Mark Garavan

Programme Chair

Phone: + 353 94 9043143

Email: mark.garavan@atu.ie