Master of Social Science (Social Work)

at Maynooth University

The MSocSc Social Work programme is two years full time and combines academic learning with fieldwork education and training. The programme reflects CORU Standards of Proficiency for Social Work Education.

Application for entry to the MSocSc Social Work programme is open to graduates who can demonstrate that they possess the following:

• A minimum Second Class Honours (2H2) primary degree (NFQ Level 8) in social science or equivalent, with social policy as a major component. Graduates with a Level 8 degree in other disciplines who have completed a relevant conversion programme e.g. Higher Diploma in Social Policy may also apply. A Higher Diploma in Social Policy is offered by Maynooth University http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity PAC Code MHB 60/61

A minimum of 420 hours of relevant and verified social work/social service experience, paid or voluntary, by the time they commence the programme

Minimum English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
• TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
• TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
• PTE (Pearson): 62

The fees for Master of Social Science (Social Work) may vary from €6,500 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Social workers are employed in a range of settings including child welfare and protection, criminal justice, mental health, addiction and health-related social work. The Department of Applied Social Studies offers opportunities for postgraduate study at doctoral level including the PhD - PAC code MHB02 (FT), MHB03 (PT) - and Doctor of Social Science (DSocSc) –PAC Code MHB06.