Social Work

The MA in Social Work prepares you for a meaningful and fulfilling career empowering individuals, families and communities. Through a dynamic integration of theory with practice and commitments to rights and social justice, you will develop the critical thinking and values-driven skills needed to tackle social challenges.

Level 8 undergraduate degree with a minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (2.2) or BSc in Social Sciences or other relevant qualifications deemed equivalent by the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies. Prior relevant work experience is compulsory. All applicants to the MA in Social Work are required to have completed three months (approx. 480 hours) of work experience relevant to the social work profession either in a voluntary or paid or a combination of both capacities prior to their application. Relevant supervised placement learning will normally count for up to a maximum of 120 hours (3 weeks).