Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies (PGDSWS)

University College Cork

The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies (NFQ Level 9) is a two-year full-time course that combines academic study with fieldwork placements. This programme is approved by CORU. The course leads to an academic qualification and you will be eligible to register as a social worker with regulatory bodies in Ireland (CORU) and internationally. On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies course, you will be able to:apply knowledge of social systems and human behaviour to promote social change, problem-solving in human relationships and the empowerment of people to enhance their well-beingapply knowledge of social policy to critically examine and respond to the impact of social and political contexts on service users and social work - promote principles of social justice, human rights, and anti-oppressive practice as intrinsic elements of social work practicedemonstrate core social work practice proficiencies in the areas of: professional autonomy and accountability, interpersonal and professional relationships, effective communication, personal and professional development, provision of quality services, knowledge, understanding and skillsdemonstrate knowledge of theory, legislation, policy, official inquiry reports, and international conventions, and apply it to assessment and intervention planning in social work practice to illustrate a reflective approach to learning that is self-directed, strengths-based, and reflective.