About the course

The MA in Child and Youth Studies aims to equip highly competent and motivated child and youth workers and graduates of cognate disciplines with the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in the profession and to advance the field to internationally accepted standards of best practice. The programme has both a theoretical and practice-based focus.

　　Graduates of the programme will have a specialised knowledge of child development and risk and resilience, have advanced knowledge of the legislative framework affecting children and youth, appreciate and advocate the rights approach to the practice of child and youth work, have specific training in management of child and youth settings, and be prepared to conduct, and to evaluate, research in relation to children and youth.

　　Graduates of the programme can reasonably expect to rise to advanced positions within the child and youth sector and to be in a position to consider a more diverse range of career opportunities than those available to Bachelor degree level graduates. For example, in addition to the traditional roles of child and youth workers, graduates of the programme will be well equipped to take on professional roles in child and youth advocacy, in developing intervention based programmes, in conducting research and evaluating the effectiveness of programmes and in managerial, advisory and policy-development roles within the sector. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
September, 2024	Athlone

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Students are expected to have a minimum of an Honours Bachelor degree (level 8) at grade 2.2 in child/youth studies, social care or cognate discipline. Candidates with qualifications in social disciplines and relevant work experience will be eligible for the programme.

　　IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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