Master's in Childhood & Youth
Explore childhood and youth through an interdisciplinary approach blending theory, policy, and practice.
Best for:Best for educators, social workers, and graduates seeking advanced interdisciplinary expertise in childhood and youth studies.
Overview
The Master's in Childhood and Youth at the Open University in Ireland offers an interdisciplinary curriculum combining theoretical insights, policy analysis, and practical applications. Students explore diverse perspectives across sociology, education, psychology, and health and social care. The programme includes rigorous academic modules and a multi-disciplinary dissertation component involving empirical investigation or extended literature reviews. Participants are expected to engage deeply with contemporary research topics and complete required safeguarding clearances for practical components.
What you'll do
- Complete postgraduate coursework across interdisciplinary modules in childhood and youth studies
- Engage critically with theoretical frameworks, policy documents, and practical case studies
- Conduct independent research activities including small-scale investigations or extended literature reviews
- Complete a multi-disciplinary dissertation focusing on education, childhood, or youth issues
- Obtain and maintain necessary safeguarding clearance for practical or investigative modules
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree from a UK university or equivalent
Degree offered: Master's degree
Language: English; minimum score of 7 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if English is not your first language
Instruction: English
- Ability to critically analyse academic literature and policy frameworks
- Proficiency in written and spoken English suitable for postgraduate study
- Capacity to undertake independent multi-disciplinary research projects
- Must hold an eligible bachelor's degree
- Must obtain Enhanced DBS clearance or equivalent regional clearance if conducting practical work with children
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- BSc or BA transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
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