MA/PDip in Child, Youth and Community
Develop advanced skills in social intervention planning and evaluation for children, youth, and communities.
Best for:Best for graduates in social sciences, psychology, or related fields seeking advanced expertise in community and youth intervention planning.
Overview
The MA/PDip in Child, Youth and Community at the University of Galway equips students with in-demand competencies focused on social intervention planning and evaluation. Participants learn to design, monitor, and assess effective programs that generate a positive social impact for children, young people, and local populations. The curriculum integrates core theoretical frameworks with practical methodologies relevant to child, youth, and family studies. Students engage in rigorous coursework designed to prepare them for leadership and evaluation roles within the social and community sectors.
What you'll do
- Engage in coursework focused on social intervention design, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Examine core principles and practices in child, youth, and family studies.
- Develop practical competencies for planning effective community programs.
- Analyze social issues impacting children and young people through academic and applied methodologies.
Requirements
Degree required: NQAI Level 8 degree, Second Class Honours (2:1) or equivalent
Degree offered: MA/PDip
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Background in child, youth and family studies, sociology, psychology, or a cognate discipline
- Demonstrated academic writing and critical analysis abilities
- Applicants must hold an NQAI Level 8 degree with Second Class Honours (2:1) or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
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Applications are submitted through the university's online application portal. Candidates must ensure they meet all academic prerequisites before submitting their application documents.
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