About the course

The MA / PG Dip in Child, Youth and Community is designed for professionals already working in or for those who have a strong interest to work in the community, voluntary or public sector. It was developed by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the School of Political Science and Sociology. This programme emerges from the Centre?s core disciplinary orientation, Applied Social Science, and its dynamic research programme focused on ?what works? in the real world of policy and practice when working with and for children, youth and their communities.

　　Professionals involved in the delivery of services to children, young people and communities are increasingly required by funders and central government to provide scientific, robust evidence, measuring the social impact of their interventions. With an emphasis on community and rights based approaches, this one year full-time / two-year part-time blended learning MA Programme, will enable students to be proficient in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation methodologies in the context of child, youth and community services. The programme will allow students space to critically engage with the discourses and debates on ?evidence? and explore new lines of research and evidence to accommodate both in the real world of practice.

　　The objectives of the programme are to:

　　Equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in programme planning, implementation, monitoring and research evaluation,

　　Develop students? capacity to design and deliver human rights based and culturally sensitive programmes and services,

　　Support students to critically explore new lines of research and the use of research evidence in practice,

　　Enable students to develop their capacity as leaders in this field,

　　Enhance students? skills in communication and innovative thinking,

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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
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Galway
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Galway

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Galway

Applicants will require a NQAI Level 8 degree, Second Class Honours, or equivalent, with a 2:1 in child, youth and family studies, sociology, psychology or a cognate discipline.

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.

　　TOEFL IBT -88 overall

　　7-11 Listening

　　16-17 Speaking

　　18-20 Writing

　　8-12 Reading

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 University of Galway. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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