Masters (MS) in Social Work in Ireland
10 masters programmes in social work at 6 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 20,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 17,085 USD and 21,845 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
10 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (SOCIAL WORK) | Maynooth University | Master's | 2,270 USD |
| Master in Social Work, Welfare and Justice | University College Dublin | Master's | 25,140 USD |
| Master in Advanced Social Care Practice | Technological University of the Shannon | Master's | 16,939 USD |
| Master in Social Work | University College Cork | Master's | 21,962 USD |
| Master in Advanced Fieldwork Practice and Supervision (Social Work) | University College Cork | Master's | 21,495 USD |
| Master in Professional Master of Social Work | University College Dublin | Master's | 22,600 USD |
| Master in Child Protection and Welfare | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 20,000 USD |
| Master in Social Work | Trinity College Dublin | Master's | 20,000 USD |
| Master Social Science Social Work | Maynooth University | Master's | 17,523 USD |
| Master in Social Work | Atlantic Technological University | Master's | 8,177 USD |
Universities for social work in Ireland
Masters (MS) in Social Work in Ireland: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in Ireland?
- 10 social work masters programmes at 6 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in social work in Ireland is 20,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 17,085 USD and 21,845 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (10 of 10).
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