Master in Professional Master of Social Work

For Master in Professional Master of Social Work, applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Apr 1, 2027; the tuition fee is 22,600 USD per year.

The Professional Master of Social Work at University College Dublin is a two-year, full-time Master's program for students passionate about social justice and human rights. It's ideal for those who thrive in collaborative environments and seek to make a meaningful impact. The program focuses on reflective and anti-oppressive practice.

The curriculum includes modules on social work theory, counselling skills, human development, and research methods. Students gain practical experience through two full-time placements, applying their learning in real-world settings. This hands-on approach prepares graduates to address societal challenges effectively.

Graduates can pursue roles like medical social worker, mental health social worker, and child welfare specialist. They often work in healthcare, criminal justice, and community organizations. The skills acquired are transferable, enabling graduates to adapt to various roles within the social services sector.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.