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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE TEACHING, SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT
How to Apply
Applications
Applications are made online via The
Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) using PAC code GYA91.
Closing Date: 1 June 2013.
Entry Requirements
The Postgraduate Diploma in Practice Teaching, Supervision and Management will be offered to social workers who have an appropriate primary degree (
Level 8) and hold a professional social work qualification NQSW or equivalent. A minimum of three years post qualifying experience in social work is required with a recommendation that the last six months work experience be spent in the current work setting. Consideration will also be given to candidates who may hold other postgraduate qualifications deemed relevant (e.g. Masters in Family Support). An active interest in social work education and in particular student social work education is necessary. All participants will be required to travel to NUI Galway for teaching. Use of a computer, adequate broad band connection, basic computer skills will be required for the e-learning section of the course.
Acceptance of a student on placement for 14 weeks January to April is a pre-condition of gaining entry to this programme. Therefore approval with the management of the social workers’ Agency will be required prior to accepting a place on the course.