Course Title: Bachelor of Arts in Community and Youth Development
2023 CAO Points: All Qualified Applicants (AQA)
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Higher |
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5 |
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Minimum Grade in: |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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O6/H7/F2 or higher |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
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| Any full Level 5 or 6 award | None |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
Additional Requirements
Garda Vetting through TU Dublin Required – see tudublin.ie/gardavetting
Course Description
Are you interested in working in partnership with people in groups and communities who experience disadvantage and oppression, and working to achieve social change in Irish society and abroad? This course promotes principles of inclusion, human rights, equality and social justice, working towards sustainable development and tackling issues such as inequality, climate change, poverty and disadvantage.
In this course, you’ll learn the knowledge and skills you need to work in community development and youth work. Subjects include sociology, psychology, community development, social policy, addiction, human rights, youth development and social entrepreneurship. The course has a strong element of experiential learning and involves fieldwork placements.
Work Placement
There are two 12-week work placements, in Year 2, Semester 2 and Year 3, Semester 2.
Professional Accreditation
The course is professionally endorsed by the All-Ireland Endorsement Body (AIEB) for Community Work Education and Training (2018-2023).
IT Requirements
Students on this course will be required to have a medium spec computer/laptop (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. It should be able to use Wi-fi and camera in order to attend online classes, and use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect; e.g. Latitude 5510; Latitude 5410;
Please search for the TU Dublin offer on the HEA website www.heanet.ie/store
- Community Development Worker
- Youth Worker
- Programme Co-ordinator
- Project Worker
- Community Educator
- Working in Justice Diversion Projects
- Probation Service
- School Completion Project Worker
- Information Officer
- Community Liaison Officer in Local Authorities
- Voluntary
- Statutory and Private Sector Organisations
- Working with Charities or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Semester 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Fundamentals of Sociology
- Introduction to Culture
- Principles of Community Development
- Principles of Youth Work
- Personal and Professional Communication in Community and Youth Work
Semester 2
- Principles of Youth Work
- Irish Culture and Society
- Social Policy
- Introduction to Addictive Behaviours
- Facilitation and Group Work
- Community Arts
Semester 1
- Psychological Perspectives on Development
- Introduction to Youth Work
- Communicating Across Language Barriers
- Community Development Practice
- Substance Use and Addictive Behaviours within Youth Cultures
- Sociology of Education
Semester 2
- Fieldwork*
- Fieldwork Portfolio
* Fieldwork module is assessed as Pass/Fail and is not included in the GPA (grade point average) calculation.
Semester 1
- Principles of Human Rights
- Research Methods and Practice
- Social Psychology
- Advanced Community & Youth Development Practice
- Social Entrepreneurship / Funding
Electives
- Language, Culture & Identity
- Community Response to Drug Use
- European Studies
Semester 2
- Advanced Fieldwork*
- Advanced Fieldwork Portfolio
- Skills for Professional Practice
* Advanced Fieldwork module is assessed as Pass/Fail and is not included in the GPA (grade point average) calculation.
I chose this course because I love to help people. It focusses on a wide range of areas, such as Addiction Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Family Support Studies and Youth Work.
The course also has two thirteen week placements in years 2 and 3 and these really helped me to learn through practice, providing the skills for future employment. Class sizes are small, so getting to know everyone is very easy.
- Hayley Keogh, Community & Youth Development
On successful completion, you’ll be eligible to progress onto the final year of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Development & Youth Work .