Overview

Childhood and Adolescent Studies from Griffith College addresses the needs of practitioners and graduates who wish to develop their knowledge and professional competence in areas focusing on professionally supporting childhood development throughout adolescent years.

Career:

The opportunities embedded within the MA in Childhood & Adolescent Studies for the development and demonstration of critical thinking skills, and theoretical knowledge prepares graduates to lead, educate, and advocate effectively in the contexts in which they are working.

Examples of such roles include:

Project Worker - Family Support Projects
Youth Workers
Afterschool Assistant
Childcare Development Officer
Youth Advocate

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Perspectives on Child & Youth Development

Research Methodologies & Design

Governance & Professional Leadership in Child and Adolescent Practice

Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland
Limerick, Ireland
Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 8 other Masters in Childhood Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Those who have completed other relevant educational programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification, and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard, can also be considered.
Applicants must hold a relevant Level 8 programme BA(Hons) or a BSc(Hons) in Psychology at a minimum of a 2.2 standard.
All applicants will be required to have a minimum of ordinary-level maths at Leaving Certificate standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency in maths at this level.
All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16000 EUR / year

≈ 16000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
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Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

Part-time EU: €4200

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Living costs

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