Social Policy (Online)
Position Details (Master's)
The Social Policy (Online) course at University College Cork is delivered online. It provides a flexible approach to study for students with employment and/or care responsibilities; as well as those restricted geographically.
Careers Information
The Higher Diploma in Social Policy (online) gives students a foundation in the study of the welfare state and the social services. It is a conversion course for those who don’t hold a social science degree, but wish to apply for the Master of Social Work course. The course also prepares students for entry to other postgraduate courses in the School of Applied Social Studies, UCC, e.g. social policy, planning, youth and community work, social services administration and child care.
Courses include:
- Social Policy and Social Theory
- Contemporary Social Policy Analysis
- Poverty and Social Exclusion
- Housing and Homelessness
- Social Policy and Social Work
- Social Professions and Social Practice
University College Cork
Online (Full Time)
1 year
Jun 2026