Study Social Work in Ireland
28 programmes in social work at 9 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 14,602 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,602 USD and 15,771 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Studies | University College Cork | — | 15,537 USD |
| Social Work | University College Cork | — | — |
| Master in Social Work | Atlantic Technological University | Master's | 8,177 USD |
| Bachelor in Social Care Practice | Atlantic Technological University | Bachelor's | 14,018 USD |
Social Work in Ireland by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 10 | 14,602 USD | 14,602 USD | 15,771 USD |
| Master's | 10 | 17,085 USD | 20,000 USD | 21,845 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for social work in Ireland
Study Social Work in Ireland: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in Ireland?
- 28 social work programmes at 9 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 bachelor's programmes in social work in Ireland is 14,602 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,602 USD and 15,771 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 (28 of 28).
- Are any of these social work programmes available online?
- 3 of the 28 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.
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