Program Overview

MA in Adolescent Studies

Overview

This programme is primarily designed for graduates from relevant undergraduate programmes in a range of disciplines who wish to develop appropriate knowledge and competence to empower and professionally support adolescent development. The programme has been designed to accommodate the needs of both new and recent graduates as well as those students currently holding positions in the children and young people’s workforce, including those wishing to advance or change careers.

Course Details

• Type: Postgraduate
• Duration: One Year Full-Time / Two Years Part-Time
• Validated by: QQI (by ICHAS)
• Mode: Part-Time / Full-Time
• Campus: Dublin Main Campus / Limerick
• NFQ Level: 9

Intake Dates

• Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025
• Limerick - Part-Time - September 2025
• Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025
• Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025
• Limerick - Full-Time - September 2026
• Limerick - Part-Time - September 2026
• Dublin - Full-Time, Part-Time - September 2026

Module Information

Module Outline

Timetables

Timetable

• Full-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.

How to Apply

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 relevantLevel 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.

English Language

• For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.

Fees

Tuition Fees

• Irish/EU, living in Ireland
  • Study Mode: Part-Time
    • Dublin Main Campus: €4200.00 (includes Bursary of €3,000)
    • Limerick Campus: €4200.00 (includes Bursary of €3,000)
  • Study Mode: Full-Time
    • Dublin Main Campus: €4000.00 (includes Bursary of €3,000)
    • Limerick Campus: €4000.00 (includes Bursary of €3,000)
• Irish/EU, Living Abroad
  • Study Mode: Full-Time (only)
• International
  • Study Mode: Full-Time (only)

Progression

Careers

• Project Worker
• Family Support Projects
• Youth Workers
• Afterschool Assistant
• Childcare Development Officer
• Youth Advocate