MA in Family Support Studies

Programme Aims and Objectives

The purpose of this programme is to further the education, training, and skill enhancement of professionals with a common interest in Family Support and includes the following key objectives:

• To educate participants in respect of core theoretical ideas underpinning Family Support Work;
• To develop key skills in Family Support work among participants;
• To provide participants with project management and evaluation skills;
• To develop participants’ research and report writing skills.
• To enhance the quality of Family Support services delivered by relevant state, voluntary and community agencies.
• To strengthen the knowledge base of Family Support theory, policy, and practice.

Scholarship Opportunities

NUI Galway's Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for full-time Taught Masters. For more details, click here.