Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection and Welfare
A multi-disciplinary postgraduate course for practitioners and service managers in child protection.
Best for:Best for experienced social workers, practitioners, and service managers specializing in child protection and welfare.
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin is a multi-disciplinary program designed to enhance the qualifications of practitioners and service managers whose professional roles involve safeguarding children. The curriculum equips students with advanced knowledge and critical analytical skills necessary for navigating complex child welfare environments. Candidates engage with contemporary theories, policies, and practices surrounding child protection. Applicants are expected to possess relevant prior academic and extensive professional experience in the field.
What you'll do
- Engage with multi-disciplinary course materials covering child protection and welfare practices
- Participate in lectures, seminars, and practical coursework designed for practitioners
- Complete assessments demonstrating critical understanding of child welfare legislation and policy
- Collaborate with peers from diverse professional backgrounds in social care and related fields
Requirements
Degree required: Degree or equivalent professional qualification
Degree offered: Postgraduate Diploma
Language: English; Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements
Instruction: English
- Minimum of three years of professional experience working with child protection and welfare
- Demonstrated ability to engage in multi-disciplinary academic study
- Critical thinking and analytical skills relevant to social policy and practice
- Must hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Must have a minimum of three years of professional experience in child protection and welfare
- Applicants may be shortlisted for interview
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Submit your application online through the Trinity College Dublin postgraduate course portal by the closing date. Ensure all required supporting documentation and evidence of language proficiency are uploaded. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.
- Degree transcripts
- Evidence of professional experience
- English language proficiency test scores
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