Program Overview
The Social Work (PGDip) at Trinity College Dublin is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work (PGDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,922 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work (PGDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 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
Admission Requirements
Academic 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 Postgraduate diploma in Social Studies (online) or equivalent. In addition, candidates will be required to demonstrate a minimum of 850 hours practice experience (paid or voluntary).
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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,922 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,922 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
constituent college of the University of Dublin in Ireland
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
