Overview

You will also 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

Careers & Employability

Graduates from our 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. The Social Work, Welfare and Justice programme at the University College Dublin offers an exciting opportunity to further your career through specialisation in a range of areas that cross traditional discipline boundaries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work in Health and Addictions

Evidence-Based Policy Making

Economics of Inequality

Human Rights Law and Equality

Group, Community and Policy

Drug/Alcohol Use, Community & Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Social Work Criminology Social Policy View 23 other Masters in Social Work in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2.2 Honours in primary degree in an appropriate field. These include Humanities, Social Sciences or Social Policy or Social Work.

Transcripts from your primary degree.

A personal statement of around 4-500 words explaining why you would like to receive an offer of a place on this programme. This should include a brief account of any relevant professional experience.

Names and contact details for two referees.

If English is not your first language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22600 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

9100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9100 EUR per year during 12 months.

The displayed fees are for 2024. Fees for 2025 will be updated soon.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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