Master of Arts Child, Youth & Family Studies
South East Technological University (SETU) · Waterford, Ireland
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South East Technological University (SETU) · Waterford, Ireland
Master of Arts Child, Youth & Family Studies
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
The Master of Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies provides learners with a range of critical and analytical tools to enable them to manage and lead services that develop the potential of children, youth and families and envision new possibilities for better service provision in the sector. The programme is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the sector and to provide future leaders of Child, Youth and Family services in Ireland and abroad.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
Programme participants are required to hold a Level 8 degree (with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours) in the following areas: Early Childhood Education and Care, Applied Social Studies, Social and Community Studies, Youth and Community or a primary Level 8 degree in Social Sciences or cognate area (minimum 2nd class honours).
Visa
- Visa required
- Student Visa (Stamp 2)
- Application fee
- EUR 60
- Processing time
- 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Government of Ireland International Education ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline March each year
- Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship ProgrammeFully funded · Annual: October
- SETU Academic Excellence ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual: after receiving course offer
- SETU International Student Entry AwardsPartial funding · Annual: awarded upon admission for 2025/2026 intake