Social Work, Welfare and Justice

Overview

In this Social Work, Welfare and Justice programme at University College Dublin you will acquire conceptual and practical skills necessary to evaluate policies, while learning how to assess different approaches to managing a team or organisation and finding solutions to simulated events.

• A new flagship programme unique in the Republic in combining these three academic disciplines.

• Experienced Interdisciplinary faculty.

• Proven career track record 

• Flexible learning

Vision and Values Statement

The work environment for social work practitioners is becoming more globalised. In addition, global social policy is an increasingly prominent concern in the international social scientific research and social justice and equality issues are also of increasing concern among policy makers internationally.The MSocSc (Social Work, Welfare and Justice) will provide a range of learning opportunities for both graduates who are interested in pursuing research careers in policy making and analysis and social work professionals interested in refining their analytical and management skills and thereby enhancing their chances for promotion. 

Careers & Employability

Graduates from the related Master’s Programmes work in a wide range of fields including social work, public policy, voluntary and community work, education, journalism, health and social care and human rights advocacy. 

This programme offers an exciting opportunity to further your career through specialisation in a range of areas that cross traditional discipline boundaries