Master in Child, Family & Community Studies

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is Ireland’s largest university of technology, formed from the merger of several institutes to create a modern, practice-oriented institution in the heart of Dublin. Serving roughly 29,000 students with an international community of more than 2,800, TU Dublin blends urban campus life with strong industry links. Its location provides easy access to Ireland’s technology, business, and creative sectors, making it an appealing base for international students seeking lived experience in a vibrant European capital.

TU Dublin offers a broad portfolio of programs across engineering, science, business, arts, and technology, with over 400 program offerings that stress applied learning, internships, and project-based assessment. The university works closely with employers to keep curricula current and to provide students with practical skills, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for research and entrepreneurship. Teaching staff often have industry experience, and campus services support academic success and career preparation.

Students at TU Dublin benefit from a supportive international office, career services, and active student societies that help integrate newcomers and enhance personal development. Dublin’s multicultural environment, combined with TU Dublin’s emphasis on employability and real-world projects, positions graduates to pursue careers across Europe and beyond. For students looking for an applied, industry-connected education in a dynamic city setting, TU Dublin offers a compelling and career-focused experience.

The Master in Child, Family & Community Studies is a 2-year degree at Technological University Dublin, for graduates of early education, social care, or related disciplines. It helps professionals understand how to enhance human capacity across the lifespan. The program provides a critical understanding of concepts and approaches to enabling individuals and groups to reach their potential.

The curriculum includes core modules like Perspective on Child, Family and Community, and optional modules like Interventions in child and adolescent mental health, or Social entrepreneurship. You'll develop skills in research methods and dissertation writing, and learn about management issues in child, family, and community services.

Graduates can work as Social Workers, Youth Workers, Teachers, or Community Workers, or in family support roles. They can also work in early education, or pursue careers in social services delivery, or social entrepreneurship, helping individuals and communities thrive.