Social Work - Sligo

The aim of this programme is to allow individuals to become professional and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, reflective, research-focused practitioners, able to work critically and ethically in a variety of different sectors.



The programme aims to support students in developing a critical awareness of current issues facing society; facilitate students to develop an understanding of professional accountability and the legal and regulatory framework within which social work operates and develop learners who not only recognise and understand the importance of evidence and research in and to practice but who can contribute to this debate and apply to social work practice.



Who should apply?

Upon qualification graduates are eligible to register with CORU (regulator) to practice in the profession of Social Work It is anticipated that the majority of graduates of this programme will enter the many vacancies in the social work field. Consequently, the programme has been developed to provide academic knowledge, and skills to work in a variety of social work environments.

Social Policy for Social Work

Social Work Theory to Practice

Social Work Skills and Competencies

Preparation for Placement

Lifespan Developmental

Psychology for Social Workers

Fieldwork Placement 1

Sociological Perspectives for Social Work

Research Methods and Evaluation

Professional Ethics in Social Work Practice

Interprofessional and Interagency Collaboration

(IPIAC) in Social Work

Group Work - Theory and Practice

Professional Development

Social Work Research Project



For the full list of Modules, please visit the programme webpage.

Require a grade of 2.1 or above in Social Sciences i.e. B.Soc.Sc, Community Development, Early Childhood Care and Education, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Science, Social Care Practice, Sociology, Social Policy, Youth and Family Studies. If an applicant has a level 8 award in a discipline that is not social sciences, they must hold a postgraduate award in social sciences (minimum 2.1 grade). If an applicant has a level 8 award in a discipline that is not social sciences, they must hold a postgraduate award in social sciences (minimum 2.1 grade). Students with grade of 2.2 with greater than five years of relevant experience may be considered as suitable applicants to the programme.

When to Apply

There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time on campus.



On-Campus Attendance

Full-time and part-time students will attend lectures on-campus.

Start Date: September 2026.