Studying Social Work
Studying Social Work in Ireland
To become a registered social worker in Ireland, you must complete a qualification approved by CORU’s Social Workers Registration Board.
The following institutions offer approved social work programmes. Course availability and entry requirements may change, so check with each institute before applying.
Social work courses by Institution
Atlantic Technological University
- Master of Arts in Social Work
University College Cork
- Master of Social Work
- Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies
- Bachelor of Social Work
University College Dublin
- Professional Master of Social Work
Trinity College Dublin
- Master in Social Work
- Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
- Bachelor in Social Studies
University of Galway
- Master of Arts in Social Work
Maynooth University
- Master of Social Science in Social Work
Technological University of the Shannon
- Master of Arts in Social Work
Visit the CORU approved social work qualifications page for the current list of qualifications accepted for registration.
Social work apprenticeship
University College Cork also offers a social work apprenticeship route. Visit the university’s course page for entry requirements, programme details and application information.
Did you qualify outside Ireland?
If you gained your social work qualification outside the Republic of Ireland, visit our international qualifications page for guidance on recognition and registration.