About BA (hons) Social Science in Waterford Institute of Technology
The BA (Hons) Social Science is a multi-disciplinary three year course. In times of rapid social and economic change, this programme offer students the opportunity to understand and critically analyse contemporary Irish society and Ireland’s place in an increasingly globalised world.
This course draws on core Social Science disciplines such as; Social Policy, Sociology, Psychology, Economics and Politics, with an emphasis on Social Research and Social Studies in Context.
The implications of and responses to social problems for marginalised and vulnerable members of society are central to this programme.
Special Feature of BA (Hons) in Social Science Course
Students are offered an opportunity to take elective modules in Semesters, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Students may elect from a wide range of modules such as Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development; Social Care, Psychology & Crime, Probation and Youth Work and Law.
The programme is structured to provide students with the opportunity to gain a solid academic foundation in a range of related disciplines. The programme is also structured to enable students to develop their critical understanding of the applied nature of social science, and the importance of social research in critical inquiry and analysis of contemporary society.
The programme emphasises the importance of inter-disciplinarity. These pillars of learning (theory, application, research and integration) are the focus of this programme.
BA (Hons) in Social Science Career Opportunities
The BA (Hons) Social Science offers graduates a wide variety of career opportunities such as Social Research, Policy Analysis, Human Resources, Administration and Social Work in Government and Non-governmental agencies. Some career options require further postgraduate qualifications and this programme provides an ideal pathway into a range of postgraduate options.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
Engineering, Health Sciences & Science
- IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
- TOEFL: iBT 70 (min score of 15 in each component) CBT 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
- PTE: 51 (minimum 46 in each component)
Business, Education & Humanities
- IELTS: 6.0 IELTS (minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
- TOEFL: iBT 80 (min score of 15 in each component) CBT 213 (min score of 15 in each component)
- PTE: 55 (minimum 46 in each component)
Waterford Institute of Technology Highlights
college Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1970 |
Courses by School |
Six (Business, Engineering, Health Science, Humanities, Science, Lifelong learning & Education) |
Application fee |
No fees |
Applications Accepted |
Apply online |
Admission Helpline |
Tel: 353 (0)51 302000 |
Work-Study |
Available |
Mode of Program |
Full time/Part-time |
Waterford Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance
The international students have to pay the following expenses while studying at the institute.
Fees
International UG |
Fees |
Certificate in English for Academic Study (2 semesters) |
Euro 6,000 |
Pre-sessional English Language Programme (4 weeks) |
Euro 1,500 |
Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
Euro 10,250 |
Honors Bachelor Degree |
Euro 10,250 |
International PG |
Business |
Euro 10,250-11,250 |
Engineering |
Euro 10,500 |
Science |
Euro 10,250-10,500 |
Note: The international tuition fee will be refunded in full, in case the students don’t get their visa but the students need to show documentary evidence of the refusal to the international office.
Cost of Accommodation
The residences fee at WIT is mentioned beneath:
Room type |
Rent (Euro) |
City Campus Deluxe Ensuite |
5,820 |
City Campus Single Ensuite |
4,270 |
City Campus Single |
4,140 |
College Campus Single Ensuite |
4,270 |
These apartments are based on the Main Campus and give easy access to all WIT services and facilities to the students. The students need to deposit Euro 300 for booking room which is refundable towards the end of the license period.