Taught course

Social Work

Institution
Trinity College Dublin · School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Qualifications
MSW

Entry requirements

The successful completion (minimum 2.1 grade) of a Level 8 degree in the social sciences is required prior to acceptance on the course. Candidates holding a primary degree in a discipline outside the social sciences must hold a postgraduate award in social sciences (minimum 2.1 grade) for example the Trinity College online Postgraduate Diploma in Social Policy and Practice or equivalent.

In addition, candidates will be required to demonstrate a minimum of 850 hours practice experience (paid or voluntary). Hours completed while on student placements are counted at half the value of paid or voluntary work hours. For example, a 360 hour student placement would count as 180 hours towards the minimum 850 hours.

When assessing the quality of previous practice experience, the factors taken into consideration include:

  • nature of the tasks undertaken and relevance to social work
  • quantity and quality of supervision and training available to and availed of by the candidate
  • linkages the applicant makes between practice experience and wider social issues.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Master in Social Work (MSW) is a two year full-time, post-graduate social work degree programme (NFQ Level 9). It is accredited by the Health and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) and graduates are eligible to apply for registration as professionally qualified social workers.

The MSW programme builds on a tradition of social work education and research at the School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College dating back to 1934. Students undertake a range of taught modules, a dissertation and two assessed placements in organisations providing social work services. The annual intake is approximately 25 places. Students are guaranteed small group teaching, individual input from lecturers and tutors and an interactive class environment. The programme provides:

  • Two professional social work placements including options for one international placement
  • Practice skills including counselling and advocacy
  • Skills in critical thinking, reflective practice and research
  • Teaching and tutorials with research active academics and practising social workers
  • Access to a world-class library and a famous historic campus.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSW
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Enquiries
Email
Master.Socialwork@tcd.ie
Phone
+353-1-896 4579