MA in Adolescent Studies
Offered by
Griffith College
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Limerick, Dublin, Cork, Ireland
Course overview
The MA in Adolescent Studies (ICHAS) is designed for practitioners who wish to develop advanced knowledge and competence to support adolescent development. The programme uses blended learning and includes 150 hours of work placement in educational and youth settings.
What you will study
Critical Perspectives on Child and Youth Development
Research Methodologies and Design
Interventions and Models of Care in Adolescent Practice
Governance and Professional Leadership in Child and Adolescent Practice
Contemporary Discourses in Youth Studies
Practicum (150 hours work placement)
Dissertation
Career opportunities
Youth Worker
Adolescent Support Worker
Youth Services Manager
Community Development Worker
Family Support Worker
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Level 2:2 award in relevant Level 8 Honours Degree in Early Learning and Care, Primary and Post Primary Education, Nursing, Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, Youth Work, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Community Studies or related disciplines. ICHAS programme. 150 hours work placement. Full-time classes at ICHAS Limerick; part-time classes at Griffith College Dublin.
Minimum CGPA
2.2
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €2,000 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): CGPA 2.7+ = €1,000 / CGPA 3.0+ = €1,500 / CGPA 3.5+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall
overall
PTE
55 overall
overall
TOEFL iBT
4.5 overall
overall
Duolingo
120-125 overall
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
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ICHAS-delivered specialist programme with 150 hours work placement
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Addresses growing demand for adolescent support professionals
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Blended learning approach suited to working professionals
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Progression to Level 10 programmes nationally and internationally
€12,000/yr
€16,000/yr
★ Up to €4,000 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Next intake
Sep 2026
Min CGPA
2.2
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