The School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice has developed a number of partnership relationships with key community agencies to provide education and increase capacity in the field to respond to these at an individual, community and policy level. The courses aim to develop a cadre of skilled professionals with a unique understanding of drug problems and how they manifest at a community level. UCD also has a particular interest in developing research capacity, establishing a progression route to degree level, and developing national and international links in the drugs field. These programmes are offered in partnership with URRUS, Ballymun. For more information please click here.
Outreach and Professional Development
A very important part of the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice’s mission is to open educational opportunities to groups who may have traditionally been under-represented in third level education, as well as providing opportunities for continuing professional development to key stakeholder groups whose work aligns with the pedagogical focus of the school.
Outreach and Continuing Professional Development Programmes in the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice
The Professional Certificate in Social Justice is an opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in a particular area of Social Justice by taking one of our 12-week, masters level modules. You can choose from a range of modules allowing you to focus on an area which is most relevant for your professional development and further education. For more information, click here.
This online course will explore current and emerging issues in relation to women and substance use, within the Irish and international context.
Problematic substance use continues to be a major social issue within society, with increases in consumption and use of drugs, increases in drug related deaths and increases in dependency on existing and emerging substances.
The role and impact of intimate partner violence, sex working, trauma histories and pregnancy and mothering on women’s substance use are considered and explored. The development and provision of innovative responses and interventions are presented, together with the implications for drug and social policy.
This course is not accepting applications at this time.