社会工作研究研究生文凭（PGDSWS）是一个为期两年的全日制课程，将学术研究与实地调查工作相结合。PGD​​SWS课程获得了健康和社会护理专业委员会（CORU）的认可。该课程将获得学术资格，使您有资格在爱尔兰（CORU）和国际上的监管机构注册为社会工作者。NB申请人应检查以下入学要求，以确定他们是否应该申请社会工作硕士或社会工作研究研究生文凭课程。NB申请者仅应申请其中一个选项，因为这两个选项的选择程序相同（最终年级学生），或者当前的社会政策高级文凭课程的学生应申请硕士学位（MSW）计划。
The Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies (NFQ Level 9) is a two-year full-time course that combines academic study with fieldwork placements. This programme is approved by CORU. The course leads to an academic qualification and you will be eligible to register as a social worker with regulatory bodies in Ireland (CORU) and internationally. On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies course, you will be able to:apply knowledge of social systems and human behaviour to promote social change, problem-solving in human relationships and the empowerment of people to enhance their well-being;apply knowledge of social policy to critically examine and respond to the impact of social and political contexts on service users and social work - promote principles of social justice, human rights, and anti-oppressive practice as intrinsic elements of social work practice;demonstrate core social work practice proficiencies in the areas of: professional autonomy and accountability, interpersonal and professional relationships, effective communication, personal and professional development, provision of quality services, knowledge, understanding and skills;demonstrate knowledge of theory, legislation, policy, official inquiry reports, and international conventions, and apply it to assessment and intervention planning in social work practice to illustrate a reflective approach to learning that is self-directed, strengths-based, and reflective.