M.A. in Adolescent Studies, Nightcourses Course (ID: #179973)

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M.A. in Adolescent StudiesCourse ID: 179973
Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences

Limerick

1 Year ( Full Time) 2 Years ( Part-Time)

Bursary Reduction Full-Time (1 year) Tuition Costs reduced from €6,200 to €3,100 Part-Time (2 years) Tuition Costs reduced from €7,200 to €3,600

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We are delighted to offer you this Master’s programme in Adolescent Studies which is primarily designed for graduates in health, human and social sciences related programmes including such disciplines as social care, social work, nursing, psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and programmes in cognate areas who wish to study at postgraduate level on either a full-time (over 1 Year) or part-time basis (over 2 Years) who seek to gain specialist knowledge of childhood and youth with a view to expanding their knowledge and understanding of children and young people under the age of 18.

Course Details

Course Location	Castletroy, Limerick
Course Category	Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Type	Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course Qualification	Masters Degree
Awarding Body	QQI
Awarding Body Details	M.A. in Adolescent Studies
Course Start Date	1st September 2023
Course End Date	30th April 2025
Course Duration	1 Year ( Full Time) 2 Years ( Part-Time)
Course Time	On acceptance of their place on the course, learners would be required to attend an induction day. This covers all aspects of the programme content, delivery, assessment, and requirements. Induction provides the learner with an opportunity to become familiar with the environment, peers, and faculty members. Learners can complete this course on a full-time basis over 1 year and a part-time basis over 2 years. Attendance would normally require attendance in person (either in class or on Zoom) on 1 evening per week (6pm to 9pm) and Saturdays (9.30 am to 4.30 pm) in the academic year from September to July. The timetable has been structured to optimise the utilisation of online learning via Zoom where this allows, but skills-based components do require a certain amount of in-person attendance and it is taught using a combination of classroom-based and blended learning techniques via Zoom. This allows the learner to access classes in person or using on-line facilities. In certain skill-based modules attendance will be a mandatory requirement.
Course Fee	Bursary Reduction Full-Time (1 year) Tuition Costs reduced from €6,200 to €3,100 Part-Time (2 years) Tuition Costs reduced from €7,200 to €3,600
Entry Requirements	The knowledge, skills, and competence required to successfully participate in and complete this Level 9 programme will normally require applicants to have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Level 8 degree. Those who have completed other relevant educational programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification, and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard, can also be considered. Candidates over 23 years of age who hold significant professional qualifications and or can demonstrate appropriate learning from experiential or other sources of learning may apply through a Recognition of Prior Learning route (RPL). For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) is required. Candidates may study on either a full-time or part-time basis. All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the programme. In the case of overseas applications, whose first language is not English, applicants will have to provide either certification of completion of a primary degree through the medium of English or submit the official results of English Language competency demonstrated through the completion of English language proficiency tests indicating a minimum score of to B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). Certification may be evidenced through the production of a certificate of IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent) or equivalent competency tests, if applicable. All international applicants must meet the visa requirements for study in Ireland. Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College. If you have any queries in relation to this course then please contact the college on 061 216288 or email us at info@ichas.ie. A member of the Admissions team will be happy to assist you.
Career Path	This programme addresses the needs of practitioners and graduates who wish to develop their knowledge and professional competence in areas focusing on professionally supporting adolescent development and should be of particular relevance to existing Level 8 graduates of programmes in areas such as Early Learning & Care; Primary & Post Primary Education, nursing, social care, psychology, sociology, social science, youth work and community studies and related disciplines.
Course Code	PG24544

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Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences

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Walton House, National Technology Park,, Castletroy, Limerick, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: V94 T2XT

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