Munster Technological University – Social Care Work
Tralee / Cork, IrelandPOTENTIAL — not yet offered / not confirmed
🟢 Strong fit – English-taught BA (Hons) Social Care with uniform 5-ECTS modules and broad overlap in psychology, social policy, law, creative-arts and research
English-taught programme: MTU BA (Hons) Social Care / Social Care Work (Kerry MT974, also Cork MT573). Level 8, 4 years, CORU-approved; all modules 5 ECTS, ~6 per semester. Taught in English – no language barrier.
Potential matches only. This partner currently has no HMU Social Work students / no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Social Work study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Social Care Practice Skills (5) Y1 – foundational social care vs Introduction to Social Work. | → | Introduction to Social Work Εισαγωγή στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | W |
| Understanding the Social Care Sector (5) Y1 – field orientation; overlaps Introduction to Social Work. | → | Introduction to Social Work Εισαγωγή στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | S |
| Introduction to Sociology and Social Policy (5) Y1 – sociology component maps to Introduction to Sociology. | → | Introduction to Sociology Εισαγωγή στην Κοινωνιολογία (6) | strong | W |
| Sociology (5) Y1 – broader sociology; also Sociology of Institutions. | → | Sociology of Institutions Κοινωνιολογία των Θεσμών (6) | likely | S |
| Introduction to Psychology (5) Y1 – direct equivalent. | → | Introduction to Psychology Εισαγωγή στην Ψυχολογία (6) | strong | W |
| Psychology of Normal Development / Human Growth & Development (5) Y1 – lifespan developmental psychology. | → | Introduction to Psychology Εισαγωγή στην Ψυχολογία (6) | likely | S |
| Law for Social Care (5) Y1 – direct match to Introduction to Law. | → | Introduction to Law Δίκαιο (6) | strong | S |
| Social Policy (5) Y2 – direct match to Social Policy. | → | Social Policy Κοινωνική Πολιτική (6) | strong | S |
| Professionalism in Social Care (5) Y1 – professional conduct/values overlaps Social Work Ethics. | → | Social Work Ethics Δεοντολογία Κοινωνικής Εργασίας (6) | likely | W |
| Academic and Professional Communication (5) Y1 – communication skills vs Communication & Interviewing. | → | Communication & Interviewing in Social Work Επικοινωνία & Συνέντευξη στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | W |
| Communication and Counselling Skills (5) Y2 – strong match to Communication & Interviewing; also 0804.6.013. | → | Communication & Interviewing in Social Work Επικοινωνία & Συνέντευξη στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | — |
| Creative Arts Interventions 1 (5) Y1 – Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art. | → | Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art Κοινωνική Εργασία με Ομάδες – Δημιουργική έκφραση & Τέχνη (6) | strong | W |
| Creative Arts Interventions 2 (5) Y2 – continuation; same anchor. | → | Social Work with Groups – Creative Expression & Art Κοινωνική Εργασία με Ομάδες – Δημιουργική έκφραση & Τέχνη (6) | strong | S |
| Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour (5) Y2 – direct match to Clinical Psychology – Psychopathology. | → | Clinical Psychology – Psychopathology Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοπαθολογία (6) | strong | S |
| Mental Health Studies (5) Y2 – overlaps psychopathology/clinical psychology. | → | Clinical Psychology – Psychopathology Κλινική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοπαθολογία (6) | likely | — |
| Disability and Human Rights in Social Care (5) Y2 – direct match to Disability and Social Work; also 0804.6.007. | → | Disability and Social Work Αναπηρία και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | strong | S |
| Child and Family Law (5) Y2 – family/child law overlaps Family Policy; also 0804.4.002. | → | Family Policy Οικογενειακή Πολιτική (6) | likely | S |
| Social Psychology (5) Y3 – direct match. | → | Social Psychology Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία (6) | strong | W |
| Research in the Social Sciences (5) Y3 – Research Methodology in Social Work. | → | Research Methodology in Social Work Μεθοδολογία Έρευνας στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | strong | W |
| Research Methods (5) Y4 – research methods; also Qualitative Research. | → | Qualitative Research in Social Work Ποιοτική Έρευνα στην Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | strong | W |
| Managing Care and Practice (5) Y3 – care management overlaps Social Services Administration. | → | Social Services Administration Διοίκηση Κοινωνικών Υπηρεσιών (4) | likely | W |
| Social Care Management (5) Y4 – direct match to Social Services Administration. | → | Social Services Administration Διοίκηση Κοινωνικών Υπηρεσιών (4) | strong | S |
| Leadership and Organisational Psychology (5) Y4 – Organizational Behavior & HR Management. | → | Organizational Behavior & HR Management in Health & Welfare Services Οργανωσιακή Συμπεριφορά & Διοίκηση Ανθρώπινου Δυναμικού σε Υπηρεσίες Υγείας/Πρόνοιας (4) | strong | W |
| Health and Social Care Policy (5) Y4 – health+social policy overlaps Community Health Care; also 0804.3.003. | → | Social Work and Community Health Care Κοινωνική Εργασία και Κοινοτική Φροντίδα Υγείας (6) | likely | W |
| Social Capital and Civil Society (5) Y4 – community/civil society overlaps Community Development; also 0804.5.007. | → | Community Development and Social Work Κοινοτική Ανάπτυξη και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | likely | W |
| Addiction Studies (5) Y4 – direct match to Social Work and Addictions. | → | Social Work and Addictions Κοινωνική Εργασία με έμφαση στις Εξαρτήσεις (5) | strong | S |
| Positive Ageing (5) Y4 – direct match to Active Ageing and Social Work. | → | Active Ageing and Social Work Ενεργός Γήρανση και Κοινωνική Εργασία (4) | strong | S |
| Advanced Professional Skills (5) Y4 – advanced generalist practice; overlaps Generalist Social Work. | → | Generalist Social Work Γενική Κοινωνική Εργασία (6) | likely | S |
| Child Protection and Welfare (5) Y3 – maps to Social Work in Situations of Violence against Children and Adults. | → | Social Work in Situations of Violence against Children and Adults Κοινωνική Εργασία στην Κακοποίηση παιδιών και ενηλίκων (6) | strong | — |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. Not based on past mobilities; can change year to year — confirm with the coordinator. “—” = term not published.
Sources: MTU BA (Hons) Social Care – Kerry (MT974) · MTU Kerry Erasmus module lists · MTU Social Care Work (Cork, MT573)