Master of Arts in Adolescent Studies
Develop professional competence and knowledge to empower and support adolescent development.
Best for:Best for educators, social care workers, and psychology graduates seeking specialized expertise in youth development.
Overview
This Master's programme is designed for graduates and professionals from various disciplines who want to gain specialized expertise in adolescent development and support services. Delivered through a combination of classroom instruction and blended learning techniques, the curriculum covers key psychosocial and educational aspects of working with youth. Students build advanced competence to professionally empower adolescents across diverse settings. Applicants are expected to meet rigorous academic standards or demonstrate equivalent prior learning before admission.
What you'll do
- Participate in lectures, seminars, and blended learning sessions as outlined in the curriculum
- Complete rigorous assignments, course projects, and examinations aligned with Level 9 standards
- Engage with practical, skills-based components requiring in-person attendance
- Demonstrate acquired competence in supporting and empowering adolescent development
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 Honours Degree at 2:2 standard in a relevant discipline (e.g. Early Learning & Care, Education, Nursing, Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, Youth Work)
Degree offered: Master of Arts (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge from a relevant undergraduate discipline
- Academic writing and critical analysis appropriate for postgraduate study
- Interpersonal competencies suitable for professional youth support roles
- Applicants must hold an appropriate Level 8 honours degree or qualify via Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
- Mature applicants must be at least 23 years of age on or before January 1 of the entry year
- International applicants must meet Irish student visa requirements
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How to apply
Submit your application online through the institutional website by completing the designated application form. Mature students must apply directly online and provide a copy of their passport. All applicants are required to attend an interview to determine suitability and successfully complete Garda Vetting.
- CV
- Passport
- Undergraduate transcripts
- English language proficiency test results
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