The University of Ulster, founded in 1984, offers a number of higher education options, to more than 23,000 students on four campuses. The university offers a bachelor of science program, which is either two or three years in duration, depending upon the prior experience of the student. Many students pursue the general three-year program, but the two-year is a hastened option for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in a social science, or have a percentage of courses taken that pertain to social work, or medical professional recognition. Potential students must submit an essay focused on the field, of a total of 600 words, participate in an interview process, and register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC.) Coursework will include studies in psychology, law, and social policy. Students also have the option to study at Belfast Metropolitan College or South West College, which has four campuses of its own, allowing coursework completion for a two-year period prior to transferring to the university's Magee campus. Those interested in the two-year degree, however, may only study at Magee. Contact the program with any questions.
University of Ulster, Magee Campus
Northland Road
Huw Griffiths
Programme Director for BSc Hons Social Work
Co. Londonberry
BT48 7JL
+44 (0) 28-7137-5310
Denise Dickson
Programme Director for the three-year route
+44 (0) 28-7137-5238
ulster.ac.uk/
The University of Ulster, established in 1984, offers a master of science/postgraduate diploma in Social Work. It is recognized that many pursuing the degree already work in the field, and therefore students may study at their own pace. Along with the traditional day program, night courses are available, as well as distance learning. Students begin the program at all times of the year and attend classes in various medical and training locations. Students seeking entry should be social workers, working a minimum of 12 hour per week in a paid or unpaid position and hold a bachelor's degree. Registration with the NISCC and the Northern Ireland Post Qualifying Education and Training Partnership (NIPQETP) is a necessity. Coursework includes teaching, professional tactics, and therapies utilized in the field, as well as a research component.
University of Ulster
Jordanstown Campus
Mrs. Judith Mullineux
Shore Road
Newtownabbey
Co. Antrim
BT37 0QB
+44 (0) 287-137-5364
ulster.ac.uk/
Queen's University Belfast, established in 1845, offers a bachelor's and master's level program in Social Work. The BSW program is competitive, as 50 prospective applicants enter the university's two-year degree option, and 80 enter the three-yea program on a yearly basis. More than 1,000 potential students apply for the spots annually. Students seeking the two-year option should already hold an undergraduate degree and possess previously obtained grades of no less than a "C" in math and English. Applications require a 600-word composition expressing a student's desire to attend the program. For those under serious consideration, an interview is required. Students may also purse the BSW option part-time. The master of science is offered in Applied Social Studies, with seven options in degree specification. Child Care Social Work and Strategy and Leadership are two alternatives. Applicants should be social workers and hold a bachelor's degree. Postgraduates may also pursue a one- to two-year certificate option, while the degree program generally lasts a maximum of three years and includes a thesis component.
School of Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work
Queen's University Belfast
6 College Park
Belfast BT7 1NN
+44 (0) 28-9097-5117
qub.ac.uk/
Ireland's Trinity College, founded in 1592, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Social Work. The college's bachelor of Social Studies program is four years and involves mandated work experience and placements in addition to general coursework. The graduate-taught master's program offers only 25 spots, so admission is selective. The program is two years in length and includes taught lessons, as well as career placements. Students seeking the MSW option must possess a bachelor's degree in a social science and have at least six months of employment in the field. The program is full-time, only. Potential graduate students may also seek the master's of philosophy in Social Work Research. The program is open to students already employed in the field, social science bachelor's degree holders, and professionally qualified. The program is part-time and consists of two years of research and training.
Room 3063, Arts Building
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
Graduate Studies Office
+353 1 896 2001
tcd.ie/courses/