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Master of Social Work

Technological University of the Shannon

Limerick, Ireland
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
And communicate findings to diverse audiences
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
Across Canada and internationally

Curriculum

Course route: seven courses
A field internship
A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
Internship
Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.

Entry requirements

Academic

Level 8 honours bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline
Usually minimum 2.2 (50%)
Some programmes ask 2.1 (60%). Country tables set minimum percentages by field
For example India 70% pharma and applied science
60% IT
Quantity surveying
Analytics and accounting
55% Other. English: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Level 8 honours degree
Usually minimum 2.2 (50%)
Some programmes 2.1 (60%).

Accepted academic background

Level 8 honours bachelor's degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline (usually minimum 2.2 / 50%, Software Design and some MEng programmes ask 2.1 / 60%), Non-cognate graduates can use the Higher Diploma conversion programmes, Some programmes may require an interview.

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate (if applicable)
English Language Test Results
Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

Review the relevant programme admission criteria. Prepare your passport
Academic certificates
Transcripts
English language evidence and curriculum vitae. Submit the completed international application through the TUS admissions portal before the deadline. Provide references or a portfolio when the chosen programme requests them. Accept an unconditional offer and pay the required deposit within the stated period.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€17,500 EUR
Application fee	€50 EUR
Deposit	€1,000 EUR

Program details

Campus	George's Quay Campus, Limerick
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences
Department	Applied Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Merit-based postgraduate awards up to 4000 EUR subject to eligibility and TUS review.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Scholarships

Merit-based postgraduate awards up to 4000 EUR subject to eligibility and TUS review.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.