Bachelor of Arts in Community Development and Youth Work
Overview
Three year ordinary degree in Community Development and Youth Work, which includes two separate Professional Practice Placements, the initial placement in second year and the final placement in third year.
The meaning of community development and youth work can be interpreted and understood in a variety of ways. It is apparent in today's contemporary societies that inequalities exist, environments are under increasing pressure and for some individuals, human rights remain unfulfilled.
The Community Development and Youth Work degree is designed to enable graduates to become critical thinkers and to work with diverse groups of people across the lifespan. The degree encourages learners to engage in dialogue, lectures, group work, on-line learning, case studies and complete practice placements.
Through these interactions learners develop skills, knowledge and practice to work in community development and youth work. The graduate as a critical thinker may work with different groups to promote social inclusion and transformation.
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Mode of Study
Work placement
Garda Vetting
Why Study this course?
Further Study
Graduates may wish to progress to the BA (Honours) in Community Development and Youth Work at the Mayo Campus
Joint Modules
Some modules across the programme are jointly delivered across different disciplines. Learners will be facilitated in interacting with and getting to know others learners beyond their own programme
Professional Practice
Placement is central to enable learners direct experience of community and youth work settings. The Professional Practice Co-ordinator will liaise with learners to secure appropriate placements throughout the programme