MSc Palliative Care at Queen's University Belfast

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor Honours Degree in Social Work (or equivalent), or a Master's degree in Social Work (minimum 50% pass mark), a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, a Certificate in Social Service (CSS) or a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants must be registered with the NISCC, CORU or an appropriate professional social work registration body, have at least one year of post-qualifying social work experience (or two years in addition to the Assessed Year in Employment for NI applicants) by the start date, and be employed in a social work post that includes working with people who have palliative care needs. Applicants must be computer literate with reliable internet access and a computer, assessed at interview. Recognition of Prior Learning does not apply. Closing date: Friday 30 July 2027 at 4pm (late applications may be considered). International applicants need an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification.