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South East Technological University

Carlow , Leinster ,Ireland

Master of Arts in Child, Youth & Family Studies

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.

The programme aims to educate learners to high levels of contemporary and comparative theoretical awareness in fields central to services provision (transitions across the lifespan, cultural diversity, youth and families) and to create an atmosphere of rigorous academic enquiry and writing.

Learners will develop a deep and integrated knowledge of contemporary child, youth and family theory and practice, and the sector within which child, youth and family services operate.

Note: Please be aware that some of the modules on this programme are taught in the evening. If you wish to complete the programme as a full-time student, you must complete both the day and evening modules in one academic year.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Institute offers a full time Careers Service for all students and recent graduates of the Institute.  
 
IT Carlow Careers Service has moved to a Virtual Office and remains fully available to all our students and recent graduates, to assist and support you in your progression to employment and further study. 
 
How can we help you?  Virtual Appointments also available through phone and/or skype.
 
The following services are provided:

  • Support in the development of Employability Skills, job applications, CV construction and interview techniques (click on these links for 3 minute presentations on Effective CV’s, Top Tips for Interviews and Employability Skills)
  • Information on employment, training and further learning options
  • Advice and guidance on course and career decisions
  • Help in the development of Employability Skills, such as job applications and interview techniques
  • Liaise with employers on employment opportunities.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Master Degree Programmes
Applicants must hold a level 8, Honours Bachelor Degree in a related subject area
The final mark in the Bachelor Degree should be no less than 60%
Relevant work experience can be considered as part of the formal application for some programmes
 
Minimum Standard for Postgraduate (taught and research) entry
Examining Body/Framework
Minimum Standard
IELTS
6 IELTS
TOEFL - Computer Based Test 213
TOEFL - Internet Based Test 80
TOEFL - Paper Based Test 575
TIE C1
TOEIC 660
Trinity College London Trinity GESE 9 of ISE II
Cambridge Exams FCE (Grade B)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Grade C
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Grade B
CEFR Low C1
ETAPP C1
PTE (Academic) 55
QQI FET Merit
Duolingo English Test 100
Oxford Test of English 125 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)
Language Cert B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 33)

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 11250 EUR
    Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
    Application Fee: 50 EUR
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