MA/Postgraduate Diploma (Family Support Studies) University of Galway
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Part-time | 2 years | September | find out | find out |
Course overview
The main focus of Family Support is on early intervention and prevention in order to promote and protect the health, well-being and rights of all children, young people and their families, paying particular attention to those who are vulnerable or at risk.
Pictured: Students and lecturers from the MA in Family Support Studies visiting the European Parliament during a class field trip to Brussels, Belgium.
Established in 2003, this programme is the only one of its kind in Europe with an emphasis on applying a Family Support orientation across a wide range of practice and policy arenas.
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Assessment of candidates is on a continuous basis, varies from module to module and involves a combination of essays, project work, and written assignments. Central to students' assessment is their
Entry requirements for this course
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