About the course

The Master of Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies provides learners with a range of critical and analytical tools to enable them to manage and lead services that develop the potential of children, youth and families and envision new possibilities for better service provision in the sector. The programme is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the sector and to provide future leaders of Child, Youth and Family services in Ireland and abroad. The programme aims to educate learners to high levels of contemporary and comparative theoretical awareness in fields central to services provision (transitions across the lifespan, cultural diversity, youth and families) and to create an atmosphere of rigorous academic enquiry and writing. Learners will develop a deep and integrated knowledge of contemporary child, youth and family theory and practice, and the sector within which child, youth and family services operate.

　　Graduates may also adopt research and advisory roles in relation to the development and planning of such services. Graduates will be in a position to critically evaluate existing services and programmes and to visualise future possibilities for better service provision. The programme will meet the needs of professionals who are already working in the area of social care/work, early education, youth and family work and related areas. It will also serve to provide new graduates with a unique opportunity to gain a competititve edge prior to embarking on a career in these fields or in the field of academia. 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
Term 1 (September), 2024	Carlow
Term 1 (September), 2024	Wexford
Term 1 (September), 2024	Dublin
Term 1 (September), 2025	Wexford
Term 1 (September), 2025	Carlow
Term 1 (September), 2025	Dublin

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South East Technological University (SETU)

If English is not your first language, a minimum score 6.0 IELTS or equivalent is required for all postgraduate programmes. TOEFL ibt: 90, TOEFL pbt: 575, TOEFL cbt: 232.

　　Course participants are required to hold a Level 8 degree (with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours) in the following areas: Early Childhood Education & Care, Applied Social Studies, Social & Community Studies and Youth & Community or a primary Level 8 degree in Social Sciences or cognate area (minimum 2nd class honours). Candidates with significant experience in the social sciences (as determined by IT Carlow?s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) policy), in addition to an honours primary degree in another discipline area may also be considered for entry. Applicants applying for entry via routes other than those listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with IT Carlow?s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at South East Technological University (SETU). If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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