BSW (Hons) Social Work
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.

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.
Intakes
September Intake 2025 ( Open )
English Test Scores
- DET (Duolingo English test) [ 120 ]
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 63 ]
- TOEFL Internet Based [ 90 ]