Program Overview

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Course Overview

The primary focus of family support is on early intervention and prevention, aiming to promote and protect the health, well-being and rights of all children, young people and their families, paying particular attention to those who are vulnerable or at risk. The aim of this programme is to further the education and skills of professionals with a common interest in family support.

The aim of this programme is to further the education and skills of professionals with a common interest in family support. It has a strong emphasis on applying a range of FS theories and concepts and in a range of practices across a wide range of roles and disciplines in the human services arena. The programme incorporates skills and knowledge on social science research and evaluation.

Established in 2003, this programme is the only one of its kind in Europe with an emphasis on applying a Family Support orientation across a wide range of practice and policy arenas.

Scholarships available

Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

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Who Teaches this Course

Dr Carmel Devaney BA, MA. PhD View Profile

Prof John Canavan BA, MA, PhD. View Profile

Prof Patrick Dolan M.Litt, Phd View Profile

Dr Bernadine Brady B.Sc., MA, PhD

Lecturer Above The Bar

School of Political Science

& Sociology

NUI Galway

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Dr Brian McGrath View Profile

Prof Caroline Mc Gregor B.S.S., CQSW, Ph.D., PGCHET

Professor of Political Science and Sociology- Social Work

Room 1001, ILAS

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Assessment of candidates is on a continuous basis, varies from module to module and involves a combination of essays, project work, and written assignments. Central to students’ assessment is their ‘on site’ placement and associated practice and their Year Two research project (minor dissertation).