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Overview

The Social Policy (Online) course at University College Cork is delivered online. It provides a flexible approach to study for students with employment and/or care responsibilities; as well as those restricted geographically.

Learning outcomes

The course sets social policy in the context of the social sciences. The course is particularly relevant to those who want to apply for professional postgraduate courses in social work, e.g. Master of Social Work.

Students will also undertake a supervised 10,000 word, social research project on a social policy topic of the student’s choice (in consultation with his/her supervisor). This will be a desk-based piece of research, involving an exploration of policy and literature.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Social Policy and Social Theory

Contemporary Social Policy Analysis

Poverty and Social Exclusion

Housing and Homelessness

Social Policy and Social Work

Social Professions and Social Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2022-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy View 3 other Masters in Public Policy in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

The Higher Diploma in Social Policy (Online) is open to graduates who do not already possess a BSocSc (Hons) Degree.

This is a conversion course and is designed for graduates of any discipline who may be interested in pursuing further study in the fields of social policy or social work.

The minimum entry requirement is an Ordinary Bachelor’s degree (Level 7) or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

10530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10530 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

5330 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5330 EUR per year during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Social Policy (Online)

University College Cork

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