MSc Education, Children & Youth 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University College Dublin |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,600 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Education, Children and Youth is an interdisciplinary programme specialising in research, policy and practice relating to children and young people. 
The MSc Education, Children & Youth is an interdisciplinary programme specalising in research, policy and practice in relation to children and young people.  Set in the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the programme explores key aspects of  the welfare and well-being of children and young people from a multi-disciplinary perspective.  It does so recognising the complexity and inter-dependence of issues facing contemporary childhoods and youth. The programme encourages students to develop along a trajectory of critical thinking and independent learning through a series of tailored reading programmes matched to programme aims. Content is covered through a combination of lectures, laboratory work, seminars and tutorials with a strong emphasis on collaborative group work and active learning, including the use of on-line resources and discussion.  A range of assessment strategies are incoroprated including essay, presentation, mind mapping and group project work.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Education, Children and Youth is an interdisciplinary programme specialising in research, policy and practice relating to children and young people. 
The MSc Education, Children & Youth is an interdisciplinary programme specalising in research, policy and practice in relation to children and young people.  Set in the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the programme explores key aspects of  the welfare and well-being of children and young people from a multi-disciplinary perspective.  It does so recognising the complexity and inter-dependence of issues facing contemporary childhoods and youth. The programme encourages students to develop along a trajectory of critical thinking and independent learning through a series of tailored reading programmes matched to programme aims. Content is covered through a combination of lectures, laboratory work, seminars and tutorials with a strong emphasis on collaborative group work and active learning, including the use of on-line resources and discussion.  A range of assessment strategies are incoroprated including essay, presentation, mind mapping and group project work.

Admission Requirements

176+
90+
6.5+
Candidates applying to this programme will normally hold an upper second class honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent)  from a recognised higher education institution. Admission to this course is subject to an interview. We welcome international applicants and advise that applicants, whose first language is not English, should have an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6, or equivalent. Only applicants who have met the English language results will be considered.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
9,100 EUR
International
22,600 EUR

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