Program Overview
The Child at Dublin Institute Of Technology is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Perspectives on Family and Community
- Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education and Social Care
- Transitions across the lifespan
- Management practice and theory
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
- Interventions in child and adolescent mental health
- Contemporary issues in the early years
- Youth Offending and Youth Justice Perspectives
- Risk, Vulnerability and the protection of children and vulnerable adults
- Victimology
- Perspectives on Ageing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must normally hold a second class honours degree, lower division (2.2) or higher in the area of social care, early education,social sciences, psychology, sociology, youth and community studies or cognate discipline.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirements, but who have significant professional or vocational experience in child, family and community services shall also be considered. In addition to an application form, this latter category of applicants may also be asked to present for interview. The Programme Committee will work to ensure a balance of recent graduates and professionals among the student intake.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin Institute Of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology
Tallaght, Ireland
Dublin Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
