Social Policy

regular access to academic staff who specialise in a wide range of areas within Social Policy and Social Work

regular seminar meetings which provide academic support through the year of study

Module Trimester Credits



Stage 1 Core Modules

SPOL10010 Social Policy Theories and Concepts I Autumn 5

SPOL10030 Understanding Social Problems and Policies Autumn 5

SPOL10180 History of Irish Social Policy Autumn 5

SPOL38190 Child Abuse, Sexual + Domestic Autumn 5

SPOL20260 Social Protection: Security, Work and Poverty Spring 5



Stage 1 Options - B)7 of:

Students should select 7 modules from the list below.

SPOL20050 Economics of Social Policy Autumn 5

SPOL28150 Global Social Policy Autumn 5

SPOL30010 Policy-making, Implementation & Evaluation Autumn 5

SPOL30360 Drug Use, Society and Policy Autumn 5

SPOL38210 Migration, Racism and Irish Society Autumn 5

SPOL10020 Contemporary Irish Welfare State Spring 5

SPOL18130 Introduction to Social Work Spring 5

SPOL20280 Housing Policies, Neighbourhoods and Homes Spring 5

SPOL28110 Social Work in Practice Spring 5

SPOL28170 Work & the Welfare State Spring 5

SPOL28180 Social Policy & the Lifecourse Spring 5

SPOL30220 Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment Spring 5

SPOL38200 Analys Health & Soc Care Pol Spring 5

SSJ10060 Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society Spring 5

SSJ20110 Gender, Power and Politics - Historical Perspectives Spring 5

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

60

1 year full-time.

HDip Social Policy (W050) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 6710

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

Commencing September 2025

Careers & Employability

The Higher Diploma in Social Policy can be used as a transition course for those who need to fulfil the Social Policy credit requirements for access to postgraduate training in Social Work. Additionally it provides a background in Social Policy for students interested in careers in Social Policy or Public Policy.