Waterford,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Child, Youth and Family Studies in Rathnew Ireland | South East Technological University
South East Technological University
|
Rathnew Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,000
(c. USD16,162.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies equips students with critical thinking and analytical skills to effectively oversee and guide programs that enhance the wellbeing of children, adolescents, and families while exploring innovative approaches to service delivery. This curriculum delivers essential sector-specific expertise, abilities, and qualifications to cultivate tomorrow's leaders in Child, Youth and Family services both in Ireland and internationally. The course strives to develop students' advanced understanding of modern and comparative theories in key service areas (life transitions, cultural diversity, youth and family dynamics) while fostering an environment of scholarly rigor and academic excellence.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Programme participants are required to hold a Level 8 degree (with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours) in the following areas:
Early Childhood Education and Care
Applied Social Studies
Social and Community Studies
Youth and 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 SETU 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 SETU Carlow’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6
TOEFL - Computer Based Test: 213
TOEFL - Internet Based Test: 80
TOEFL - Paper Based Test: 575
TIE: C1
TOEIC: 660
Cambridge Exams: FCE (Grade B)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English; Grade C
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade B
CEFR: Low C1
ETAPP: C1
PTE (Academic): 55
QQI FET: Merit
Duolingo English Test : 100
Oxford Test of English: 125 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)
Language Cert: B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 33)
Tuition
EUR
14,000