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:
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.
| College | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course ID | 182658 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | MA Childhood Studies |
| Course Duration | One Year Full-Time / Two Years Part-Time |
| Course Time | 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. |
| Course Fee | Full-time: €4000.00 / Part-time: €4200.00 |
| 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 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 Path | Careers: Project Worker Family Support Projects Youth Workers Afterschool Assistant Childcare Development Officer Youth Advocate |
Griffith College is a platinum provider of ACCA, with annual quality assurance visits ensuring our course meets the highest standards for our students.
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