The Master of Arts in Transformative Leadership in Child, Family and Community Practice is perfect for anyone who works with people; whether you’re in early childhood education, health and social care, psychology, sociology, community work, social or youth work, teaching, or family support. It offers a Level 9 qualification that helps you step into senior leadership roles while staying true to the heart of what you do.
In this programme you will sharpen your ability to think critically, analyse situations and reflect on your practice. You will learn how to lead and manage services that truly put the wellbeing, rights and potential of children, families and communities first. The curriculum blends the newest theories with evidence-based practice, encouraging you to adopt innovative, ethical and reflexive approaches to leadership.
A key thread throughout the course is an intersectional perspective; recognising how disability, ethnicity, mental health, sexuality and family status shape peoples experiences. By viewing challenges through this lens, you’ll be better equipped to respond to the diverse needs of the individuals and groups you serve.
Grounded in inclusive, trauma informed, and rights-based principles, the programme also introduces therapeutic and systemic ways of working. You will walk away with the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead confidently in complex, ever-changing environments. Whether you stay in Ireland or take your expertise abroad, you’ll be ready to drive transformative change and make a meaningful impact on child, family and community wellbeing.
This programme features a number of embedded exit award opportunities for students who do not wish to complete the full MA programme. The Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) is available as an exit award following successful completion of Semester 1 Modules (30 ECTS), the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) is available as an exit award following successful completion of Semester 1 and Semester 2 modules (60 ECTS)
| Course Location | Letterkenny, Donegal |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Duration | 2 years, part-time |
| Course Time | The majority of contact hours are online, with 1-2 Saturdays on campus per module per semester |
| Course Fee | €6,300 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum classification of H2.2 or equivalent. English Language Requirements: Requirements are determined by ATU and published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. Non‑EU applicants who are not English speakers must achieve a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with at least 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. Results must be achieved within two years of application. EU applicants who are not English speakers are recommended to have a minimum IELTS 6.0 (with at least 6.0 in each component) or equivalent. |
| Career Path | Graduates of the MA in Transformative Leadership in Child, Family, and Community Practice will be equipped to pursue a wide range of leadership, policy, advocacy, and specialist roles across both voluntary and statutory sectors, in Ireland and internationally. |
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This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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