Master of Arts in Child, Youth & Family Studies

at Institute of Technology Carlow

What subjects will I study?

• Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth Studies
• Psychology in Practice
• Perspectives on Family and Society
• Leadership, Strategy and Governance
• Research Methods and Dissertation

Elective Subjects

• Addiction Studies
• Adult & Community Education
• Youth Justice Interventions and Practice Approaches
• Children Rights and Child Protection

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 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.

All Non-EU applicants should refer to the International section of the IT Carlow website for further information.

The fees for Master of Arts in Child, Youth & Family Studies may vary from €5,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Graduates of the programme may progress to a PhD programme of study in the discipline areas, in Ireland or abroad. Graduates of the programme may also be eligible to progress to a professional doctorate in the field of Child, Youth and Family Studies in both Irish and international Institutions.

Potential employment opportunities:

• Community based organisations and projects both at a voluntary and statutory capacity
• National rights focused organisations and advisory groups
• Family support services
• Services catering for the care, education and advocacy of children and families in society

Graduates may also adopt research and advisory roles in relation to the development and planning of services. Graduates will be in a position to critically evaluate existing services and course and to visualise future possibilities for better service provision.