Course Title: Bachelor of Arts in Community and Youth Development
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
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Minimum Number of: |
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Subjects |
Higher |
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5 |
N/A |
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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
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
View Sample Timetable
- Community Development Worker
- Youth Worker
- Programme Coordinator
- 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
- Principles of Youth Work [Mandatory]
- Personal and Professional Communication in Community and Youth Work [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Culture [Mandatory]
- Principles of Community Development [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Psychology [Mandatory]
- Fundamentals of Sociology [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Community Development Practice [Mandatory]
- Youth Work Practice [Mandatory]
- Communicating Across Language Barriers [Mandatory]
- Substance Use & Addictive Behaviours within Youth Cultures [Mandatory]
- Sociology of Education [Mandatory]
- Psychological Perspectives on Development [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Research Methods and Practice [Mandatory]
- Advanced Community & Youth Development Practice [Mandatory]
- Social Entrepreneurship & Funding [Mandatory]
- Social Psychology [Mandatory]
- Principles of Human Rights [Mandatory]
- Language, Culture and Identity [Elective]
- Community Response to Drug Use [Elective]
- European Studies [Elective]
Semester 2
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.