MSc in Health and Social Inclusion - Applications open for Sept 2023! - Dublin City University

The School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health is delighted to announce that applications are now open for our MSc in Health and Social Inclusion (Level 9 NFQ, 90 ECTS) - A two-year, part-time, blended-learning programme.

Based on a recognition of Ireland’s growing health inequities and the imperative of developing skilled practitioners, researchers, and academics in this area, the MSc in Health and Social Inclusion provides students with the most up to date contemporary thinking about, and strategic responses to, health inequity.

The programme will appeal to anyone with a particular interest in health and social inclusion and will enhance employability in a range of sectors including interdisciplinary health and social care practice, welfare rights and advocacy, community development, health and social activism, health promotion, inclusion health, research and academic contexts, governmental departments and policy making. The programme is also accredited with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

The MSc in Health and Social Inclusion, delivered by the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, DCU, responds to two of the most urgent issues facing us today: social exclusion and health inequity. 

Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, this unique, interdisciplinary programme is based on a recognition of Ireland’s growing health inequities and the imperative of developing skilled practitioners, researchers, and academics in this area.

On completion, leaving graduates will be proficient in:

• identifying and analysing the major underlying causes of health inequities and social exclusion

• designing, implementing and evaluating interventions to promote health equity and social inclusion 

• demonstrating advanced skills in health and social inclusion leadership, research and practice development.

The programme offers students a choice of undertaking a research dissertation or a practice development project, allowing students to tailor the programme for their chosen career path in a wide range of sectors

Key Dates:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until: 

• Closing date for non-EU applicants is 1 July 2023.
• Closing date for EU applicants is 31 July 2023.

For further information on this MSc, its requirements and to apply please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/postgraduate/school-nursing-psychotherapy-and-community-health/msc-health-and-social



Queries can be directed to Programme Chair Dr Rebecca Murphy: becca.murphy@dcu.ie