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MA/MS in Child, Family and Community Studies

MA/MS in Child, Family and Community Studies

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland•QS 2027 #791-800

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MA/MS in Child, Family and Community Studies is a master's degree in Social Sciences & Education programme offered by Technological University Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. It carries 90.0 credits (ECTS). Tuition for international students is EUR 13,500 per total (EUR 7,400 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Social Sciences & Education

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: Hybrid

Credits: 90.0 (ECTS)

Local tuition: EUR 7,400 / total

International tuition: EUR 13,500 / total

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: tudublin.ie ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year full-time master's targets graduates in early education, social care, psychology, sociology and community studies, as well as practitioners in social services such as youth work, teaching and family support. It aims to expand human capacity across the lifespan within socio-educational settings, grounding students in critical theory and rigorous academic writing. A dissertation completes the course. The award is a Level 9 Master of Arts worth 90 ECTS. Applicants normally hold a second class honours degree at 2.1 or higher in a relevant social or educational field. Graduates move toward advanced practice and research roles in social and educational services.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Second class honours bachelor degree, higher division (2.1) or higher, in social care, early education, social sciences, psychology, sociology, youth and community studies or a cognate discipline.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027 TBC

About Technological University Dublin

Type: Institute of Technology

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1887

Students: 30,000

QS rank: #791-800

Programs: 203

Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Child, Family and Community Studies award?

Technological University Dublin awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Child, Family and Community Studies take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does MA/MS in Child, Family and Community Studies cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 13,500 per total (EUR 7,400 per total for local students).

Can MA/MS in Child, Family and Community Studies be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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