Child, Youth and Community University of Galway

Overview

This  Child, Youth and Community programme of the University of Galway  is designed for professionals already working in and/or for those who have a strong interest to work in the child, youth and community sector. It is suitable for recent graduates and mature students who wish to acquire a specialised Level 9 qualification, which will add value to their existing qualifications by deepening their knowledge of the sector and providing them with skill sets high in demand.  

The MA is designed to accommodate the needs of professionals by offering a flexible and blended approach to learning. Students can avail of a one year full-time or a two-year part-time MA or one year full-time Postgraduate Diploma. Delivered mid-week, each 12-week teaching semester comprises five weeks of on campus teaching across the semester. In the intervening seven weeks students can join the classroom remotely.  

Careers

Typically graduates will seek employment in areas such as youth work, community development, child welfare, national or international public policy and administration, advocacy, research and evaluation. 

The MA is designed to respond to the needs of a funding dependent sector and meet the growing national and international donor requirement, to comply with rights-based approaches and provide scientific, robust evidence to measure the impact of social interventions.  

For those interested in a PhD or a career in academia, progression opportunities are available through the University of Galway Structured PhD in Child and Youth Research.