The B.S.S. degree is one of only two undergraduate programmes in Ireland which qualifies students to a professional level in social work. The degree programme is accredited by CORU (the Health and Social Care Professionals Council). Graduates of the programme are, therefore, eligible to apply for registration with the Social Work Registration Board which operates under CORU. The BSS degree is an intensive programme which aims to help you become a reflective and proactive social worker who will make a significant contribution across a broad range of statutory, voluntary and community services.

As a social studies graduate of Trinity, you are eligible to apply to register as a professionally qualified social worker with CORU (The Health and Social Care Professionals Council). Your qualification will also be recognised in many other countries. You also have a good social science degree which allows you to move into policy, media, research or NGO project work. As a social worker, you can continue your professional development through postgraduate courses and can move into management, research or training.