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MA in Childhood Studies

Course ID: 182658
Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
Dublin
One Year Full-Time / Two Years Part-Time
Full-time: €4000.00 / Part-time: €4200.00
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Course Content

Looking to deepen your expertise in supporting childhood development and Early Learning & Care?

This programme equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills to positively impact children’s lives and progress your career.

Designed for both recent graduates and professionals, it offers a flexible pathway to a Master’s degree in Childhood Studies while supporting your personal and professional growth.

You will:

  • Build advanced knowledge and practical skills for working with children and families
  • Develop higher-order practice, critical thinking, and reflective skills
  • Strengthen your ability to support children within complex social and educational systems
  • Enhance collaboration and problem-solving skills for real-world settings
  • Study flexibly through a blend of online learning and in-person teaching

Ideal for graduates in Early Learning & Care, education, nursing, social care, psychology, youth work, and related fields, this programme supports both career progression and career change.

On completion, you’ll be well positioned for leadership roles and further study at doctoral (Level 10) level, both in Ireland and internationally.

This Master's Degree is an ICHAS (Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences) programme. ICHAS are responsible for its delivery & all academic matters pertaining to it.

Course Details

Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 8
Course CategoryCounselling & Psychotherapy, Health Care
Course TypeBlended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course QualificationMasters Degree
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsMA Childhood Studies
Course DurationOne Year Full-Time / Two Years Part-Time
Course TimeFull-time: (1-year option) The full-time programme is normally scheduled over 3 consecutive days per week over 2 Semesters, from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Part-time: (2-year option) would normally require attendance, either in class or online, on 1 evening per week from 6 pm-9 pm and approximately eight Saturdays from 9.30 am-4.30 pm in the academic year.
Course FeeFull-time: €4000.00 / Part-time: €4200.00
Entry RequirementsThe 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 Honours Degree in areas such as Early Learning & Care, Primary & Post Primary Education, Nursing, Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, Youth Work & Community Studies, and related Social Science disciplines.

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.

For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.
Career PathCareers:
Project Worker
Family Support Projects
Youth Workers
Afterschool Assistant
Childcare Development Officer
Youth Advocate

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Griffith College Dublin (GCD)

South Circular Road, Dublin City South, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D08V04N

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