Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
- Public University, Estd 1972
- Galway City, Connacht
- 50 Courses
HomeUniversities in IrelandGalway-Mayo Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care
- Course LevelUndergraduate
- Course Duration4 Years
- IntakeFall: September 2025
Course Description
- Social Care is a profession dedicated to changing peoples’ lives for the better so that they can be fully empowered participants in shaping their social world
- The BA (Hons) 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
- Students will learn about the multiple causes of social oppression and ways of working with people with a variety of needs so they can be healthy, resilient, and free contributors to a caring society
- Social care is about liberating people to achieve a better world. This degree is underpinned by an educational philosophy based on dialogue and lived experience
- GMIT offers a dedicated full-time placement coordinator who works closely with students to ensure the best possible placement experience
Start Dates and Fees
Course fees are indicative and should be viewed as an estimate. Connect with a counsellor to get an accurate figure for your course fees!
Duration4 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 9950
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Accommodation :4800.00
Food & Household :2100.00
Transport :480.00
Other Living Expenses :1920.00
Total :EUR 9300
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The general minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement is a Grade O6/H7 or better in six Leaving Certificate subjects including English/Irish and Mathematics, two of which must be passed in higher level papers at Grade H5 or higher
- A Level (+ GCSE O level) - Cambridge International
Applicants are scored on the basis of a maximum of 4 different subject results at A and/or AS level. For scoring purposes, the following combination of A Levels and AS Levels are permitted:- The best 4 A level results in a single sitting
- The best 3 A level results in a single sitting, plus the best AS level result from the previous or the same sitting
- The best 2 A level subject results in a single sitting, plus the best 2 results at AS level from the previous or the same sitting
- The best 1 A level subject result in a single sitting, plus the best 3 results at AS level from the previous or the same sitting
- The best 4 AS level subject results in a single sitting
Subjects required: English and Mathematics
Additional Requirements
- Application form
- High School Transcripts
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE (English Language Certification)
- Third Level Transcripts (if relevant)
- Copy of Passport Photo Page
- CV/Resume, including work experience
- References/Recommendation Letters
English Language Requirements
- IELTS : 5.50At least 5.5 with no section below 5
- TOEFL : 70.00At least 70 with no section below 15
- PTE : 51.00At least 51 with no section below 46
- Course LevelUndergraduate
- SpecializationSocial Science
- Course Duration4 Years
- 1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 9950
- IntakeFall: September 2025
- Application FeesN/A
- Exam ScoreIELTS 5.50
TOEFL 70.00
PTE 51.00
Add to Shortlist
Add to Compare
