Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Development and Youth Work (Level 8)

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. 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.

Leaving Certificate Requirements: Subjects - 6. Higher - 2H5's
CAO Points: 235-357
International Baccalaureate - Overall IB Score of 24

IELTS - 6.0 with no less than 6 in each component
TOEFL Internet Based Test - 80 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 18 in every other section