Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 7
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 3 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 180
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum: - Civic and Community Engagement
- Global Reach
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Good Health and Well-being
- Reduced Inequality
- Gender Equality
- Quality Education
- Partnerships to Achieve SDGs
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): No
Alternative Pathway for Students not Proceeding to Fourth Social Work
The Bachelor of Applied Social Studies (BASS) (Ordinary) Level 7 is an alternative degree pathway for students who do not satisfy the pass standard for the placement modules (SS3206 and SS3207) in Third Year of the BSW programme over the summer and/or Autumn Supplemental Examinations, or who decide not to continue with their professional training in the BSW programme. Such students may opt instead to register for the Bachelor of Applied Social Studies (BASS) (Hons). On successful completion of Third Bachelor of Applied Social Studies, these students may exit with a Bachelor of Applied Social Studies (BASS) (Ordinary) Level 7.
Students also have the option to progress to Fourth Bachelor of Applied Social Studies where, on successful completion, they qualify with a Bachelor of Applied Social Studies (BASS) (Hons) Level 8.
Note: Students who opt for this Pathway are not eligible to be considered for registration with the Social Workers Registration Board.
Note: Exemptions in relevant modules passed as part of BSW III will be carried over to BASS III.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
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| AP1022 | Social Psychology | 5 |
| AP1023 | Lifespan Development | 5 |
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| EC1121 | Markets, Governments and the Economics of Social Issues | 5 |
| EC1122 | Markets, Governments and the Economics of Social Issues | 5 |
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| SS1017 | Politics and Social Policy (Part 1) | 10 |
| SS1018 | Politics and Social Policy (Part 2) | 5 |
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| SS1202 | Introduction to Social Work Theory, Methods and Skills | 10 |
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| SC1012 | Introduction to Sociology (Part A) | 5 |
| SC1006 | Key Issues in Sociology (Part 2) | 10 |
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| SS2208 | Child Care Policy | 5 |
| SS2228 | Social justice, Human Rights and Advocacy Approaches in Social Work. | 5 |
| SS2220 | Introduction To Social Work Practice | 5 |
| SS2224 | Critical Perspectives On Age and Ageing | 5 |
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| SS2201 | Practice Skills Laboratory | 10 |
| SS2214 | Social Work Practice Contexts | 10 |
| SS2216 | Social Recovery Approaches to Mental Health | 5 |
| SS2217 | Social Research | 5 |
| SS2225 | Social Work with Young People | 5 |
| SS2226 | Social Work with Families | 5 |
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| LW3401 | Legal Studies | 5 |
| SS3208 | Life Courses and Reflective Learning | 5 |
| SS3209 | Child Care and Protection Practice | 5 |
| SS3210 | Deviance, Welfare and Justice | 5 |
| SS3216 | Community Development | 5 |
| SS3217 | Groupwork | 5 |
| 30 |
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| Social Justice and Mental Health: Combating Discrimination, Labelling and Stigma (10) | |
| Politics and Social Policy II (Part 1)
and Politics and Social Policy II (Part 2) | |
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| Personal Lives and Family Policy (5) | |
| Penal Policy and Practice (5) | |
| Social Movements and Health (5) | |
| Special Education and Disability: Principles, Policies and Practices (5) | |
| Total Credits | 180 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Bachelor of Applied Social Studies (Ordinary) (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of social policy to critically examine and understand the impact of social and political contexts in contemporary society;
- Illustrate a reflective approach to learning that is self-directed;
- Understand social policy concepts and theory to understand changes in the contemporary welfare state;
- Be able to critically analyse policy responses in sectoral areas across the social services;
- Understand principles of social justice, human rights and equality;
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of human behaviour within culturally diverse contexts;
- Apply knowledge of theoretical frameworks to understand and critically analyse social structures at macro and micro levels;
- Develop the ability to undertake social research.
