Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies in Cork Ireland | University College Cork

The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies (NFQ Level 9) is a full-time two-year program blending theoretical learning with practical fieldwork placements. CORU has approved this course. Graduates earn an academic qualification and gain eligibility to register as social workers with regulatory authorities in Ireland (CORU) and abroad.

Upon finishing the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies, students will be capable of:

utilizing understanding of social structures and human behavior to drive social transformation, resolve interpersonal challenges, and empower individuals to improve their quality of life,
employing social policy knowledge to analyze and address how societal and political environments affect service users while advocating for social justice, human rights, and anti-discriminatory approaches in professional practice,
exhibiting fundamental social work competencies across key areas including: professional independence and responsibility, building effective relationships, clear communication, continuous development, service quality delivery, and applied knowledge,
applying theoretical frameworks, legal provisions, policies, official reports, and international agreements to social work assessments and interventions while maintaining a self-guided, asset-focused, and contemplative learning approach.