Social Policy

HDip Social Policy

Graduate Taught (level 8 nfq, credits 60)



This Higher Diploma is a transition course providing a foundation in Social Policy for graduates of other disciplines.



- 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

Stage 1 - Core

Social Policy Theories and Concepts I SPOL10010

Understanding Social Problems and Policies SPOL10030

History of Irish Social Policy SPOL10180

Social Protection: Security, Work and Poverty SPOL20260

Child Abuse, Sexual + Domestic SPOL38190



Stage 1 - Option

Contemporary Irish Welfare State SPOL10020

Introduction to Social Work SPOL18130

Economics of Social Policy SPOL20050

Housing Policies, Neighbourhoods and Homes SPOL20280

Social Work in Practice SPOL28110

Global Social Policy SPOL28150

Enviro, Soc & Human Wellbeing SPOL28160

Work & the Welfare State SPOL28170

Social Policy & the Lifecourse SPOL28180

Policy-making, Implementation & Evaluation SPOL30010

Social Policy, Social Justice and the Environment SPOL30220

Analys Health & Soc Care Pol SPOL38200

Migration, Racism and Irish Society SPOL38210

Inequality and Social Justice in Irish Society SSJ10060

Gender, Power and Politics - Historical Perspectives SSJ20110

Please contact the school for entry requirements.

The following entry routes are available:

HDip Social Policy FT (W050)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

60

1 year full-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

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.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

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.