Course Summary
The aim of this programme is to prepare students to successfully engage in social work practice in an ever-increasing complex world. The programme will arm students with the knowledge, values and skills necessary to meaningfully assess and treat a variety of challenges via the conscious use of the best evidence from the literature to guide practice.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applications are encouraged from the following groups:
Applicants with a grade of 2.1 or above in an honours undergraduate degree (Level 8) in a relevant discipline. For example, Social Work, Community Development, Early Childhood Care and Education, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Science, Social Care, Sociology, Youth and Family Studies, Addiction Studies.
Applicants with a grade of less than 2.1 in an honours undergraduate degree (Level 8) in a relevant discipline with three or more years of relevant practice experience.
Applicants with an honours undergraduate degree (Level 8) in a non-relevant discipline and a postgraduate award in social sciences with a grade of 2.1 or above.
Applications are considered on an individual basis. Academic qualifications, work and life experience, motivation and overall potential to be successful on a Social Work programme are considered and evaluated from a written application and an interview. Demonstrating motivation, aptitude and interest in the course is key to a strong application.
Shortlisting of applications will take place. Assessment of applications is made by members of the Programme Board and shortlisted applicants will be required to attend for interview. The top scoring applicants will be offered places in the Programme. Applicants who scored outside the initial offer range will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a place becomes available.
Application Fee
€35 non-refundable fee will apply to all Social Work MA applications whether shortlisted for interview or not. A link to make payment will be provided to each applicant via email upon completion of the application form.
International Student Applications
International students can apply for this course at internationalapplication.tus.ie. Course fee for international students is €15,500. International applicants are required to submit police clearance from their home country/previous countries of residence through the Global Office.
English Proficiency
All lectures, tutorials and practical work are delivered in English.
It is important that all students have the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English at the postgraduate level.
Applicants whose national language is not English must submit certified evidence of their English language proficiency, with a score of 6.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent.
Garda Vetting
Under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, TUS is required to conduct Garda Vetting on all students who go on work placement where such activity brings them into contact with vulnerable adults or children. Students of this programme will be required to undergo Garda Vetting before placement. Work placement is a mandatory component of this programme. TUS reserves the right to inform Placement Providers of any convictions or pending cases. Students should note that a criminal conviction may affect their ability to undertake work placements, and by consequence their ability to progress. Students cannot progress to placement unless the Garda Vetting Process is complete.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Graduates may be eligible to pursue training and research leading to PhD qualifications.
Career Opportunities
Professionally Qualified Social Work, Tusla Child and Family Agency, HSE, Primary Care, Medical Social Work, Disability Social Work, Mental Health Social Work, NGO’s etc.