Social Policy
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Ireland
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University College Cork
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Jun 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
This Social Policy program at University College Cork sets social policy in the context of the social sciences. The course is particularly relevant to those who want to apply for professional postgraduate courses in social work, e.g. Master of Social Work.
This Social Policy degree course offered by University College Cork gives you a foundation in the study of the welfare state and 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 you 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.
Why Choose This Course
This is the only Higher Diploma Social Policy course in Ireland that combines intensive seminar immersion with the opportunity for field visits to countries such as France, Italy, Germany, and Sweden.
Courses include:- Housing and Homelessness
- Poverty and Social Exclusion
- Politics and Social Policy
- Social Policy and Social Theory
- Lifespan Development
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026