Program Overview
The Applied Social Studies at Trinity College Dublin is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Applied Social Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: EUR 10,815 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Social Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Social Policy
- Contemporary Social Policy Debates and Analysis
- Managing Change in Social Systems
- Criminology
- The Family and Society
- Introduction to Disability Studies
- Introduction to Social Work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applications are completed electronically and require the following documentation:
- Application Form is available online\xc2\xa0
- 2 Reference Letters - applicants are not required to get two hard copy references. You must list two referee contact details on the online application form. An automated email will be sent to both referees asking them to complete a template and send it back.\xc2\xa0(At least one of these references should be academic)
- Official Transcripts - a transcript is a breakdown of the modules you completed and the grades you obtained. Please contact your University to request a transcript as soon as possible as some Universities can take up to 21 days to process transcripts.\xc2\xa0(This includes undergraduate transcripts and graduate transcripts if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae
- 1 current photo (headshot). Please ensure it is a clear picture with a plain background.(It is preferable that it is in jpeg format)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,815 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,815 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,665 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months