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National University of Ireland, Galway

Ireland , Galway

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

MAâ€”MA-CYC; PDipâ€”PGD-CYC

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Sep-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 17,360 / year

Next Intake 9-Sep-2024

Child, Youth and Community (MA, PDip)

About

Course Overview

The aim of this MSc in Childhood Speech, Language, and Communication Needs is to provide a critical and conceptually sophisticated understanding of children with SLCN and the contexts of their lives. This programme has been designed to meet the needs of busy practitioners who need to keep up to date with the emerging evidence base when working with children with SLCN in the clinic, classroom, and community. (Note: it is not a professional qualification in speech and language therapy.)

Our flexible blended learning approach, combines face-to-face workshops (e.g., two days per module) and online learning to support you as a busy practitioner with many competing demands on your time. Course activities and skills training enable you to apply knew knowledge and skills directly in the clinic, classroom, and community.

NOTE: information on the University of Galway Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme is online here.

Modules:

Supporting Children with SLCN

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

Discuss the impact which speech, language and communication needs can have across a range of contexts including individual and societal levels (e.g., ICF, Bronfenbrenner)
Discuss the relationship between language and literacy and numeracy in the classroom
Critically appraise the policy context in relation to law/equality, health, and education as it relates to speech, language and communication intervention e.g., Disability Rights perspective, inclusive policies, New Language Curriculum, Early Childhood Curriculum Framework
Discuss the methods which are used to screen for speech and language needs (e.g., those used by teachers, SLTs, and psychologists)
Interpret the results of assessments in order to identify strengths and needs
Discuss specific evidence-based intervention strategies to support children with SLCN in the classroom, clinic and community
Critically appraise service delivery options e.g., pull-out, classroom-based intervention, clinic-based intervention, whole-school approach, models of multi-professional working.

Cultural, Linguistic, and Social Diversity in Health and Education

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

Critically appraise a range of theories and cultural beliefs about bilingual language acquisition, childhood, child rearing, health/illness, and disability that will impact on practice
Discuss the impact of parental addiction, neglect, poverty on child speech and language development and well-being
Apply knowledge and understanding to assessment and intervention of culturally, linguistically, and socially diverse families
Critically reflect upon their own cultural competence
Problem solve working with interpreters

Using Evidence in Practice

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Describe the evidence based practice resources available which are relevant for practice in the clinic, classroom and community.
Demonstrate proficiency in turning questions into effective search strategies.
Appraise quantitative and qualitative research literature
Analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources to draw valid inferences about the state of knowledge in a particular field.

Narratives in childhood

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

Discuss stages of narrative development in childhood
Discuss the characteristics of narrative associated with a range of clinical populations
Compare and contrast a range of elicitation and analysis procedures
Critically appraise a range of elicitation and analysis procedures
Critically evaluate a range of elicitation and analysis procedures
Discuss the available evidence base for narrative-based language interventions
Discuss cultural diversity in narratives and their clinical significance
Discuss the role of narrative in identity construction in childhood

Scholarships Available
Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

Applications and Selections

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Who Teaches this Course

Dr Mary-Pat O'Malley

B.Sc., M.LITT, Ph.D

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DR RENA LYONS

BSc, MSc, PhD

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Dr Clare Carroll

M.SC, B.SC, PhD

Lecturer Above The Bar
Dept. Speech & Language Therapy
NUIG
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Dr Stanislava Antonijevic-Elliott

B.S., M.S., Ph.D

SENIOR LECTURER
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Dr Maura Dowling

MSc,BNs,RNT,RGN,RM Cert Oncology,PhD

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Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Primary degree with at least Second Class Honours or an equivalent qualification.

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Next start date

September 2023

Average intake

Closing Date

15 August 2023

ECTS weighting

Course code

MSC-SLCN

Course Outline

The programme is comprised of five core modules (compulsory) plus a minor dissertation. The core modules are:

Advanced Research Methods
Narratives in Childhood
Using Evidence in Practice
Cultural, Linguistic, & Social Diversity in Health & Education
Supporting children with SLCN
Dissertation (thesis) (year long)

Assessment is by continuous assessment in each module.

Module details for the full-time course

Module details for the part-time course

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Are you a health, education, or social care professional? Or someone who is interested in childhood communication impairments?
Do you want to learn how you can engage, support, educate, and help children with SLCN (aged from birth to 18 years) in the clinic, classroom, and community?
Do you want to learn how to facilitate the child with SLCN to participate in these contexts, and realise their full communication potential?

With our interprofessional MSc, you are gaining specialist knowledge of working with children with SLCN. You can then apply this knowledge in your specific professional context and future career.

Course Fees

Fees: EU

â‚¬7,640 p.a. 2023/24

Fees: Tuition

â‚¬7,500 p.a. 2023/24

Fees: Student levy

â‚¬140 p.a. 2023/24

Fees: Non EU

â‚¬16,240 p.a. 2023/24

Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant â€“ please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay â‚¬4,000 towards your tuition (2023/24). You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of â‚¬6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of â‚¬140.

Postgraduate fee breakdown = Tuition (EU or NON EU) + Student levy as outlined above.

Note to non-EU students: learn about the 24-month Stayback Visa here

Find out More

Dr Clare Carroll
T: +353 91 495 470
E: [email protected]

Mary-Pat O'Malley-Keighran
T: +353 91 495 470
E: [email protected]

Course Outline

All MA Students are required to complete 90 credits (ECTs) worth of modulesâ€”70 ECTs will be taught core and optional modules. A further 20 ECTs will be awarded for the successful completion of a final research paper, which can take a traditional dissertation format, a community-based research project, a journal paper or a conference presentation.

Postgraduate Diploma Students are required to complete 60 credits (ECTs) worth of modules, combining core and option modules.

Our approach to blended learning is a combination of on campus classes and online classes, with synchronous (live), asynchronous and hybrid delivery. Classes taught on campus and synchronous (live) online classes will be delivered mid-week.

Core Modules (subject to change)

Families, Children and Young People: Sociological Perspectives and Policy Issues (10 ECTS)
Programme Planning and Evaluation (10 ECTS)
Human Rights and Social Justice (10 ECT)
Community Development and Community Organising (5 ECT)
Research Methods and Methodology (10 ECTS)
Research Workshop (10 ECTS)

Option Modules (subject to change)

Professional Experience (10 ECT)
Field-Based Learning (Fieldtrip to Brussels in Academic year 2022/23) (5 ECT)
Working with Specific Populations (5 ECT)
Applied Gender Analysis (5 ECT)
Social and Political Context of Activism and Advocacy (10 ECT)
Gender, Sexuality and Global Health (10 ECT)
Welfare, Social Change and Irish Society (10 ECT)
Policy and Governance of the Digital Age (10 ECT)
Women, Conflict and Human Security (5 ECT)

Disciplines

Social Sciences

College of Arts

& Celtic Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Career

Course Overview

The MA / PG Dip in Child, Youth and Community is designed for professionals already working in or for those who have a strong interest to work in the community, voluntary or public sector. It was developed by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the School of Political Science and Sociology. This programme emerges from the Centres core disciplinary orientation, Applied Social Science, and its dynamic research programme focused on â€˜what works in the real world of policy and practice when working with and for children, youth and their communities.

Professionals involved in the delivery of services to children, young people and communities are increasingly required by funders and central government to provide scientific, robust evidence, measuring the social impact of their interventions. With an emphasis on community and rights based approaches, this one year full-time / two-year part-time blended learning MA Programme, will enable students to be proficient in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation methodologies in the context of child, youth and community services. The programme will allow students space to critically engage with the discourses and debates on â€˜evidence and explore new lines of research and evidence to accommodate both in the real world of practice.

The objectives of the programme are to:

Equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in programme planning, implementation, monitoring and research evaluation;
Develop students capacity to design and deliver human rights based and culturally sensitive programmes and services;
Support students to critically explore new lines of research and the use of research evidence in practice;
Enable students to develop their capacity as leaders in this field;
Enhance students skills in communication and innovative thinking;
Provide professional experience and networking opportunities for students.

Applications and Selections

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Who Teaches this Course

Other staff members of the School of Political Science & Sociology and the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre staff are module conveners and contributors and dissertation supervisors.

Dr. DANIELLE KENNAN

PhD, B.A., L.L.B., L.L.M.,

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Dr Cormac Forkan

B.A. (Hons), M.A., Ph.D.

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Prof John Canavan

BA, MA, PhD.

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Requirements and Assessment

Applicants will require a NQF Level 8 degree, Second Class Honours (2:1) in child, youth and family studies, sociology, social care, psychology or a cognate discipline. Where applicants do not meet the formal academic requirements they can apply for entry through the Universitys Recognition for Prior Learning Policy.

Information on the documentation required to support your application is available here.

Students will be assessed on a continuous basis. Assessment will vary from module to module, involving a combination of written assignments, such as, essays, project work, engagement with discussion boards. Central to students assessment is their final research project.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Applicants will require a NQAI Level 8 degree, Second Class Honours, or equivalent, with a 2:1 in child, youth and family studies, sociology, psychology or a cognate discipline. Where applicants do not meet the formal academic requirements they can apply for entry through the Universitys Recognition for Prior Learning Policy.

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Next start date

September 2023

Average intake

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

ECTS weighting

Course code

MAâ€”MA-CYC; PDipâ€”PGD-CYC

Course Outline

Postgraduate Diploma Students are required to complete 60 credits (ECTs) worth of modules, combining core and option modules.

Core Modules (subject to change)

Families, Children and Young People: Sociological Perspectives and Policy Issues (10 ECTS)
Programme Planning and Evaluation (10 ECTS)
Human Rights and Social Justice (10 ECT)
Community Development and Community Organising (5 ECT)
Research Methods and Methodology (10 ECTS)
Research Workshop (10 ECTS)

Option Modules (subject to change)

Professional Experience (10 ECT)
Field-Based Learning (Fieldtrip to Brussels in Academic year 2022/23) (5 ECT)
Working with Specific Populations (5 ECT)
Applied Gender Analysis (5 ECT)
Social and Political Context of Activism and Advocacy (10 ECT)
Gender, Sexuality and Global Health (10 ECT)
Welfare, Social Change and Irish Society (10 ECT)
Policy and Governance of the Digital Age (10 ECT)
Women, Conflict and Human Security (5 ECT)

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

The programme is designed for professionals already working in the community, voluntary or allied sectors and for those who have a specific expertise in, or understanding of the lives of children and youth and communities, and who wish to acquire a specialised Level 9 qualification which will â€˜add value to their existing qualifications and enable them progress to leadership roles within their careers.

The MA provides students with the opportunity to develop skills-sets that are in high demand. It is designed to respond to the needs of a funding dependent sector and meet the growing national and international donor requirement, to comply with rights-based approaches and provide scientific, robust evidence to measure the impact of social interventions.

Upon graduation students will have the necessary knowledge and a skill-set in programme planning, research and evaluation, human rights programming and advocacy, communication and innovative thinking in the context of child, youth and community services.

Typically, graduates will seek employment in areas such as youth work, child welfare, community development, national or international public administration, advocacy or research.

Unique Strengths of the Programme

The Programme is designed in collaboration with leading organisations and employers in the wider child, youth and community work sectors;
The Programme is based in a UNESCO affiliated Research Centre and connected to the global network of the UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement;
The Programme provides a flexible study route with full-time and part-time options, a Postgraduate Diploma exit award and Blended learning opportunities.
The programme offers the opportunity to be part of a thriving post-graduate community within the wider School of Political Science and Sociology.

Course Fees

Fees: EU

â‚¬6,850 full-time; â‚¬3,465 part-time p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition

â‚¬6,710 full-time; â‚¬3,360 part-time p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy

â‚¬140 full-time; â‚¬105 part-time p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU

â‚¬13,240 p.a. 2022/23

Student levy â‚¬140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. Further detail here.

Find out More

Dr Danielle Kennan
T: +353 91 495 731
E: [email protected]

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 17,360 / year

How to Apply

Postgraduate Applications

For most postgraduate courses (other than the Postgraduate Masters in Education), click here to make your application. Any courses not listed here have an alternate application instructions on their course page.

PME/MGO (Postgraduate Masters in Education)

Postgraduate Masters in Education applicants (PME/MGO) should apply through PAC.

How Do I Apply?

You can apply online for most postgraduate courses here.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements vary for each programme. Check individual programme webpages for specific requirements.

Application Instructions

You will need an active email account to use the website and you'll be guided through the system, step by step, until you complete the online form.

Folllow the application tips for how to apply advice.

Browse the FAQ's section for further guidance.

Application Fee

The cost of applying is €35 and is a non-refundable application fee.

How Do I Submit My Supporting Documentation?

You must upload to your application electronically. You will be given instructions on this aspect once you submit your application.

You can see online in advance what supporting documents you're likely to be asked for.

Instructions for Research Applications

Finding a Research Supervisor

Before making an online application, we advise that you first consult with potential academic supervisors at University of Galway. You must contact the research institute or centre that you're interested in studying at or working for. They will let you know who the available supervisors are, what their research interests are, and anything else you need to know. Our online portal 1 should also be of use.

The following links will direct you to the research areas within the university:

Colleges & Schools
Research Institutes, Centres, and Units

Timetable

Assessment Dates for Applications

Each postgraduate taught programme has an initial date indicating when applications should be submitted. For details on these dates, please check here.

Unsuccessful Applications

If your application has been unsuccessful, you can find out why by contacting the relevant Programme Director or College Office directly for more information.