Master of Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies
A master’s programme equipping professionals to lead transformative services for children, youth, and families.
Best for:Best for professionals with a background in social sciences, education, or community work who aim to advance their careers in child and family services.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies at SETU Wexford Campus offers advanced training in critical and analytical tools to develop and lead services that empower children, youth, and families. This programme is designed for professionals seeking to innovate and improve service provision in social, educational, and community sectors. Students engage with interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary challenges in child and family welfare. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing graduates to envision and implement new service models. Applicants should have a relevant undergraduate degree or significant professional experience in social sciences or related fields.
What you'll do
- Develop critical and analytical skills to assess and improve child and family services.
- Design and implement innovative service models for children, youth, and families.
- Engage with interdisciplinary research to address contemporary challenges in social welfare.
- Lead and manage services that promote the well-being and potential of children and families.
- Collaborate with professionals in social, educational, and community sectors.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios in child and family services.
- Contribute to the development of evidence-based practices in social services.
Requirements
Degree required: A Level 8 degree (equivalent to a Bachelor’s) with a minimum of Second Class Honours in Early Childhood Education and Care, Applied Social Studies, Social and Community Studies, Youth and Community, or a cognate area in Social Sciences.
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with a relevant degree from an English-speaking institution; additional proof may be required for non-EU applicants).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in social sciences or related fields.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Experience or interest in child and family services.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
- Candidates with significant professional experience in social sciences may be considered via SETU’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
- Non-EU applicants must meet additional international admission requirements.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-28
Applicants must submit their application through the official SETU Wexford Campus portal. Required documents include a CV, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), and a personal statement outlining their interest in the programme. Non-EU applicants should also provide additional documentation as specified on the SETU website.
- CV
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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