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Universities Ireland Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin Courses Social Work M.S.W. P.Grad.Dip.

Social Work M.S.W. P.Grad.Dip.
at Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 19,996
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 88

Program Overview

Social work is challenging and rewarding and requires a personal commitment to the ideals and values of the social work profession. Those considering social work as a career option should be aware of its ethical and value dimensions and, in particular, the commitment of practitioners to the promotion of social justice.

In accordance with Irish statutory regulations this Master in Social Work/Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work programme is approved by the national regulatory body for health and social care professionals (CORU). The programme offers professional social work education for applicants with a primary degree in Social Sciences or equivalent. Upon completion of the Master in Social Work/Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work successful candidates will be eligible to apply for registration as a professional social worker.

Course Content
Modules

Year One
- Introduction to Social Work
- Introduction to Reflective Practice & Use of Self in Social Work
- Social Work & Counselling Practice Approaches
- Group work
- Community Development
- Human Development in Social Contexts
- Supporting Children and Families-Approaches to Prevention and Intervention
- Child and Family Law
- Equality, Rights, Identities & Power in Social Work Practice
- Preparation for Practice
- Contemporary Discourses in Social Work
- Contemporary Social Policy
- Introduction to Social Work Research and Evaluation
Year Two
- Families and Children: Practice in a Child Welfare Context
- Social Work and Gender based Domestic Violence
- Criminology, Probation and Social Work
- Applied Law
Social Work in Diverse Settings:
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Youth Mental Health
- Health Related Social Work
- Ageing
- Disability
Systemic and Social Constructionist Approaches with Children and Families
- Professional Development
- Working in Human Service Organisations
- Social Work in a Global Context
- Social Work Research
Entry Requirement
- Applicants should hold a level 8 primary social science degree (2.1 degree or higher), or equivalent, and a minimum of 850 hours relevant practice experience. There are up to 25 places on the course each year.
- All applications for the Masters in Social Work must include the following documents:
- A breakdown and description of relevant work experience to date which indicates the total number of hours or weeks worked.
- Students are not required to provide 2 academic references instead they must provide one academic reference and one reference from their practice experience.
English Language Requirements

IELTS: Academic: Grade 6.5;*

TOEFL: 88 – internet based;*
Fees & Scholarships
EU & Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

EU Fees €9,370

Non EU Fees €19,996
Career Prospect
Our graduates have found employment as social workers in Ireland and internationally, in sectors including TUSLA, Child and Family Agency; Probation Service; Health-Related Social Work; Mental Health Services; Disability Services and Community Development.

Others have chosen careers in research, advocacy, service management and education and training.

Cost Of Studying At Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Social Work M.S.W. P.Grad.Dip. at Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin