该计划旨在为学生提供有关家庭生活以及儿童和青年发展的主要趋势和变化的深入知识和理解，特别关注爱尔兰社会。该计划有两种基本信念，一种信念是儿童和年轻人需要得到重视，倾听并使其发挥最大潜力，另一种信念是在某个阶段，所有家庭，无论他们是谁，都需要帮助和功能的支持。<br> <br>鉴于此，该计划特别强调发展在青年工作，家庭支持和社区发展部门工作所需的知识和实践技能。
This programme is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key trends and changes in family life and child and youth development, complimented by in-depth sociological and political studies. There are two underpinning beliefs built into the programme, one being that children and young people need to be valued, listened to and enabled to reach their full potential and the other that at some stage, all families, no matter who they are need help and support to function.Given this, the programme places specific emphasis on developing the knowledge and practical skills required to work in the youth work, family support and community development sectors. The policy and practice focus of the programme is enhanced by the study of sociology, which builds knowledge about society and how it shapes individuals and social relationships, and political science, which ensures a solid understanding of key aspects of political life and fundamental ideas such as freedom, democracy and equality.<br>Career Opportunities<br>Graduates are well-prepared for employment in youth work, child welfare and family support, educational settings, community development practice, disability services, social work, social policy, civil or public service or research-focused opportunities.