Community Development & Youth Work - Blanchardstown
Do you want to work in partnership with people in groups and communities who experience disadvantage and oppression, and work towards social change in Irish society and abroad? Our mission is to educate and train future community development and youth workers to work in a range of settings in Ireland and internationally so that they can become active citizens and agents of change.
The 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.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year add-on
Entry Requirements
Application for admission to this add-on Honours Degree (Level 8) course will be considered from graduates of TU792 Bachelor of Arts in Community Development & Youth Work or a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) course.
Careers / Further progression
What are my career opportunities?
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)
Progression
On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.
Further information
Applications for this add-on course are made under the Advanced Entry category through the CAO.
For further information on how to make an application, please visit our CAO Hub
https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/cao/entry-routes/advanced-entry/
If you have a query on Advanced Entry email us at admissions@tudublin.ie
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Year 4 subjects include combatting racism, youth justice and global development, and you can specialise in areas such as social policy, sustainable development, community mental health, management skills, alcohol and drugs prevention strategies and conflict resolution. The course has a a strong element of experiential learning and includes fieldwork placements.
Professional Accreditation
The course is professionally endorsed by the All-Ireland Endorsement Body (AIEB) for Community Work Education and Training (2018-2023).
Year One
• Advanced Research Methods and Practice
• Working with Families
• Combatting Racism
• Critical Issues in Youth Work
• Sustainable Development
Electives - Semester 1:
• Social Policy/Analysis
• Community Mental Health
• Management Skills
(you must select two electives)
Semester 2
• Dissertation
• Power and Inequality
• Global Development
• Adult and Community Education
Electives - Semester 2:
• Advocacy and Community Organisation
• Alcohol and Drugs Prevention Strategies for Youth
• Conflict Resolution and Mediation
(you must select one elective)
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
Email: courses@tudublin.ie
Tel: +353 1 220 8093