The Child Protection and Welfare (P.Grad.Dip.) at Trinity College Dublin is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in safeguarding vulnerable children and supporting families. This multi-disciplinary postgraduate diploma addresses critical issues in child protection, child law, and child development, equipping you with advanced knowledge and practice skills. You will explore contemporary challenges and interventions, enhancing your ability to work effectively within statutory and voluntary services. This programme is ideal for practitioners and service managers committed to evidence-based practice and improving outcomes for children.
This full-time, on-campus Postgraduate Diploma is studied over one academic year, from September to May, with intensive one-week-per-month attendance over nine consecutive months. You will engage with modules covering child protection perspectives, law, development, interventions, research methods, and current issues, alongside relevant seminars and workshops. A significant portion of your agency time will be dedicated to course-related work, fostering practical application. Graduates will be well-prepared for enhanced roles in child protection and welfare, with the opportunity to progress to a Masters programme if eligible.