Higher Diploma in Social Policy

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 1 Academic Year(s)
Duration Part Time: 2 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 60
Delivery Method: In-Person

Connected Curriculum:
  • Civic and Community Engagement
  • Employability
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • No Poverty
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Peace Justice Strong Institutions

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No

The Higher Diploma in Social Policy is a full-time conversion programme running for 9 months from the date of first registration for the programme, providing a foundation in Social Policy for graduates who do not hold a Social Science degree. The programme may also be taken on a part-time basis over two years.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.