Course Summary
This programme addresses the needs of practitioners and graduates who wish to develop their knowledge and professional competence in areas focusing on professionally supporting adolescent development.
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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
-Applicants will normally be required required to have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Level 8 degree such as Early Learning & Care; Primary & Post Primary Education, nursing, social care, psychology, sociology, social science, youth work and community studies and related social science disciplines.
-Candidates with significant professional qualifications and or can demonstrate appropriate learning from experiential or other sources of learning may apply through a Recognition of Prior Learning route (RPL).
-All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the programme.
-In the case of overseas applications, whose first language is not English, applicants will have to provide either certification of completion of a primary degree through the medium of English or submit the official results of English Language competency demonstrated through the completion of English language proficiency tests indicating a minimum score of to B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
Certification may be evidenced through the production of a certificate of IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent) or equivalent competency tests, if applicable.
-All international applicants must meet the visa requirements for study in Ireland.
-Successful applicants are required to complete Garda Vetting at the College.
-If you have any queries in relation to this course then please contact the college on 061 216288 or email us at [email protected]. A member of the Admissions team will be happy to assist you
Application Details
Intake Date: September 2025
Fees
A central component of the ICHAS vision is the provision of flexible and affordable education for all, with this in mind the college has established a bursary for this programme reducing the tuition fees as outlined below
Tuition fees
Bursary Reduction Full-Time (1 year) Tuition Costs reduced from €6,600 to €3,300 Part-Time (2 years) Tuition Costs reduced from €7,600 to €3,800
In addition, students who opt for monthly installments will incur an extra fee of €100 to avail of this facility. All fees are fully protected under our Protection of Enrolled Learners’ Policy.
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
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
On successful completion of the MA in Adolescent Studies, learners will be qualified to access Level 10 Programmes on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Duration
Available at our Dublin and Limerick Campuses.
Learners can complete this course on a full-time basis over 1 year and a part-time basis over 2 years. Students would normally require attendance in person (either in class or on Zoom) on 1 evening per week (6pm to 9pm) and Saturdays (9.30 am to 4.30 pm) in the academic year from September to July.
The timetable has been structured to optimise the utilisation of online learning via Zoom allowing learners the opportunity to attend in person or using on-line facilities.