Course Summary
This interdisciplinary programme explores the unique challenges and opportunities that are faced by adolescents as they transition from childhood to adulthood, enhancing graduates working relationships with adolescents, increasing their understanding of the needs of this age group, and equipping them with knowledge and skills that are uniquely required for working with adolescents.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirement
Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8?primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a?related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and?have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area.
Academic entry requirements standardised per country are available?here.?
English Language Entry Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no less than 6.0 in any other band) or equivalent.?
More information on English language test equivalency are available here.
Supporting Documents
You will be required to provide supporting documentation as part of your application. You can check here what supporting documents are required for this course.
Application Details
Closing Date: Offers are made on a rolling basis.
Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.
An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).
Next start date: September 2026
Fees
WHEN TO APPLY: University of Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page 312 for full details of when and how to apply.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Graduates will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and skills to work in a vast array of organisations both nationally and internationally including health care, consulting firms, departments of health and education, hospitals, social services, not-for-profit organisations, schools, universities, and many, many more.