MSOCSC SOCIAL WORK (Year 2)

Entry requirements

Application for entry to the MSocSc Social Work programme is open to graduates who can demonstrate that they possess either the following: A minimum Second Class Honours (2H2) primary degree (NFQ Level 8) in social science or equivalent, with social policy as a major component. Graduates with a Level 8 degree in other disciplines who have completed a relevant conversion programme e.g. Higher Diploma in Social Policy may also apply. A Higher Diploma in Social Policy is offered by Maynooth University A minimum of 420 hours of relevant and verified social work/social service experience, paid or voluntary, by the time they commence the programme Minimum English language requirements: Candidates who do not meet the above criteria may apply under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they meet one of the following criteria: 1.Hold an honours primary degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any discipline, and have completed a minimum of twelve months relevant work experience in a social work or social work-related field or 2.Hold a primary ordinary degree (NFQ, Level 7) in social science or its equivalent with an overall result of at least a Second Class Honours Grade 1 and have completed at least three years experience in a social work or social work-related field or 3.Non-graduates with at least five years of professional experience in a social work or social work-related field may also be considered for admission.