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    M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare

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    Dublin, IEMScHybrid2 years
    €24,348.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    16
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €55.00
    App fee

    M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin is a 120-credit, 2-year, hybrid MSc program based in Dublin, IE. Tuition is €24,348.

    About the program

    Multi-disciplinary program for professionals in child protection and welfare, covering child protection perspectives, law, development, interventions, research methods, and contemporary issues. Builds applied research skills through dissertation in the second year.

    Focus: both
    87 (QS World University Rankings 2025) | 1 (QS World University Rankings 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 31, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jul 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Stamp 1G Third Level Graduate Scheme (Ireland)

    €24,050.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin is €24,348 across 120 required credits.
    Is M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin online or in-person?
    M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin is offered hybrid.
    How long does M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin take to complete?
    M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class honors degree
    How large is the M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin cohort?
    M.Sc. in Child Protection and Welfare at Trinity College Dublin typically enrolls around 16 students per cohort.