MA in Childhood and Adolescent Studies
Offered by
Griffith College
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Limerick, Dublin, Cork, Ireland
Course overview
The MA in Childhood and Adolescent Studies (ICHAS) provides comprehensive knowledge across both childhood and adolescent development, policy, and professional practice. Delivered with blended learning and a work placement component.
What you will study
Child and Adolescent Development
Policy and Practice in Child and Youth Services
Research Methodologies and Design
Professional Ethics in Child and Youth Work
Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Adolescence
Practicum
Dissertation
Career opportunities
Child and Youth Services Manager
Social Care Worker
Community Development Officer
Family Support Worker
Child Policy Analyst
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Level 2:2 award in relevant Level 8 Honours Degree in Early Learning and Care, Education, Nursing, Social Care, Psychology, Youth Work or related disciplines. ICHAS programme.
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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Broad programme covering both childhood and adolescent stages
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ICHAS-delivered with real work placement component
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Ideal for professionals working across the full child and youth sector
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QQI-validated Level 9 qualification
€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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