Ucc social work

GALWAYINDOOR

hi all
just wondering what peoples views on this course are and also many hours per week in the course ?
thanks

brehayes

the course is very good - 2 years with 7 months work experience. from my little knowledge, I think it is approx 16-20 hours however there are group projects, plenty essays and presentations and a minimum quota for attendance

Confused2011

I'm due to start in September I would love to know more about this course/ time table if anyone is currently doing it! Thanks .

GALWAYINDOOR

hi confused
are you going as a mature i would also love to find out the info you require let me know if you find out anything and i will do the same
thanks

Confused2011

I will of course galwayindoor ! Ya it's only opened to mature students in ucc did u apply this year? I got some info from another member of boards on the timetable I'll send it on thru pm when I get to my laptop on the phone now !

GALWAYINDOOR

thanks
ya applied this year, would be interested to know peoples views that are on this course. and very interested in the timetable

fuzz11

Hi Confused 2011, i was offered a place in the social work course but defered it to sept 2012, i would really appreciate if you could pm me the timetable and any additional info too. thank you..

beirne83

fuzz11 wrote: »

Hi Confused 2011, i was offered a place in the social work course but defered it to sept 2012, i would really appreciate if you could pm me the timetable and any additional info too. thank you..

Hi all I too am very interested in the BSW course. I am applying for a place on the 2012 course. Any tips on MSAP exam and interview? I'd imagine quite a large percentage go head to head for this course. Any info on the course itself, timetable would be great. Thanks

Confused2011

beirne83 wrote: »

Hi all I too am very interested in the BSW course. I am applying for a place on the 2012 course. Any tips on MSAP exam and interview? I'd imagine quite a large percentage go head to head for this course. Any info on the course itself, timetable would be great. Thanks

Will pm you!

Phoebe24

Hi guys

Im also starting this course in September, did you find much info on it?

GALWAYINDOOR

hi got info from fellow board members and a friend of mine is doing the course she loves it

Phoebe24

What year is she in?? Im excited but a tad nervous all the same! Any idea on what the first year time table is like? Or the age diversity within the group? Are you attending any of the upcomming workshops? Questions Questions Questions! lol

Confused2011

Hi Phoebe this is last years time table : http://timetable.ucc.ie:8010/reporting/individual?objectclass=programme+of+study&idtype=id&identifier=BSW1%0D%0A&t=programme+of+study+individual&days=1-7&weeks=5-16;20-31&periods=1-20&template=programme+of+study+individual

There is a link for this years too but I cant get into it im presuming they are not finalised yet! I have been doing alot of googling but cant seem to come up with any more info. Lindtee is a member of boards and going into second year of this degree (I hope lindtee wont mind me mentioning her) but I got some great advice regarding the interview process etc so she may answer any other questions you might have!

Phoebe24

Thanks very much Confused! That timetable looks nice lol, fingers crossed this years is similiar, I might pm her, Im sure she wont mind, only have a couple of queries

Deirdre928

I'm starting it this year too and I can't wait

beirne83

Hi all
Just wondering about the experience and work backgrounds of you lucky people that have received a place on the BSW course 2011.
I am applying for 2012 course and keen to know what kinda people they are looking for.
Cheers

Deirdre928

beirne83 wrote: »

Hi all
Just wondering about the experience and work backgrounds of you lucky people that have received a place on the BSW course 2011.
I am applying for 2012 course and keen to know what kinda people they are looking for.
Cheers

I come from a retail background where I have supported special needs staff and have supported a neighbour of mine that has 3 autistic children . I felt my lack of voluntary work may have proven as a hurdle after meeting others on the interview day as they did a lot in comparison to myself but I voiced my concern in my interview . It was stressed in the interview that attendance was vital and of course comittment . The interview was based around knowledge and opinion of social issues also there was a group interview which was accessed through out !! Of course the results of msap and references are very important too!! The main thing is to be yourself and try not to panic. What is meant for you won't pass you ! Go for it

GALWAYINDOOR

hi deirdre
are you going as a mature ? what part of the country are you from

Deirdre928

GALWAYINDOOR wrote: »

hi deirdre
are you going as a mature ? what part of the country are you from

I'm from east cork the course is only open to mature students over 23 I'm 29

GALWAYINDOOR

hi all
when will the new timetable for social work 2011/2012 be available ??

beirne83

Hey just wondering if the actual timetable reflects the timetable for 2010 as up on UCC website?

2nd year - Mon Tues and Wed in college and Thurs and fri off??

3rd year - Mon Tues Wed and Thurs in college and Fri off? Semester 2 placement.

4th year - Semester 1 Placement. Tues and Wed in college and Mon Thurs and Fri off?

Where have previous students completed their placements?
I was told by a lady in UCC placements for Bsw that it's possible they will accommodate people on placement e.g. I am from Roscommon and it would be great to get a placement up around there.
Any info would be great.
Thanks