Child Family and Community Studies Master's Programme
Advance your expertise in child, family, and community studies with this postgraduate programme at TU Dublin.
Best for:Best for social care, early education, and social science graduates or professionals seeking advanced postgraduate training in family and community services.
Overview
This Master's programme at Technological University Dublin is tailored for graduates and professionals in early education, social care, psychology, sociology, and related social services fields. The curriculum offers flexible full-time and part-time study modes incorporating blended learning, coursework modules, and a substantial research dissertation. Students develop advanced analytical and practical competencies to address complex challenges in child, family, and community services. The Programme Committee ensures a balanced cohort comprising both recent graduates and experienced practitioners.
What you'll do
- Complete taught modularised coursework across multiple academic semesters
- Participate in blended learning activities including evening classes and interactive sessions
- Engage in seminar discussions and collaborative group work reflecting professional practice
- Design and execute an independent research dissertation under academic supervision
- Fulfill module assessment requirements including assignments, presentations, and examinations
Requirements
Degree required: Second class honours bachelor degree, higher division (2.1) or higher in social care, early education, social sciences, psychology, sociology, youth and community studies, or a cognate discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts / Postgraduate Diploma
Language: English; IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6 in each component if English is not the first language
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in social care, early education, or related social sciences
- Demonstrated academic writing and critical analysis skills
- Ability to engage in collaborative professional discourse and reflection
- Hold a 2.1 honours bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, or possess significant professional and vocational experience in child, family, and community services
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-01
Submit an online application through the technological university's postgraduate portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and English language proficiency test results are attached. Non-standard applicants with relevant professional experience may be required to attend an interview.
- Application form
- BSc transcripts
- English language proficiency test scores
- Professional CV
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