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BSocSc (Community and Youth Work) (part time, in-service)

Qualification : BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE DEGREE

Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)

CAO/PAC code : MH802

CAO Points :

Closing Date : 01 February 2022

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Community Work is the development and empowerment of communities, through the active participation of people in addressing issues that affect them collectively; Youth Work is defined in Irish legislation and policy as a process of personal and social development based on voluntary participation and principles of equality and inclusiveness.
This is a part-time, level 8 honours degree in Community and Youth Work - equivalent of 1.5 days per week tuition on campus plus summer schools; two periods of block fieldwork placement (dates set at commencement of programme).
A range of topics relating to community and youth work are studied in all 4 years of the programme. Supervised fieldwork in both community work and youth work is essential for all students.
As this is an in-service programme, all applicants must be currently employed in youth work and/or community work, and have written agreement from their employer to facilitate participation in the programme.
Professional education and training that engages learners as active participants.
 
Why choose this degree?
  • You will work in solidarity with those affected by human rights denial, poverty and inequality.
  • The Department of Applied Social Studies (DAPPSS) is the longest established provider of professional education and training in youth work and community work in the country.
  • This degree programme combines theoretical education and practice experience, creating a learning environment which both challenges you and fosters your development.
Both MH116 (full-time) and MH802 (part-time) combine on-campus study of a range of topics relevant to community and youth work with off-campus supervised fieldwork practice. Supervised fieldwork in both community work and youth work is essential for all students.
 
MH802 – 4 year:
Part-time students complete all modules over four years studying alongside full-time students. Flexibility is required and an individual timetable is negotiated at the beginning of each year.
Course Duration: 4 years (BA) - part time, in-service

Graduates are equipped to take up professional employment in a range of community and youth work organisations and
agencies – community development projects, local, urban and rural development groups, community youth projects, neighbourhood youth projects and local youth services, as well as organisations concerned with particular groups (e.g. women, Travellers, new communities) or issues (e.g. unemployment,
migrant rights, drugs, poverty).
Postgraduate options in the Department include the MA in Applied Social Studies and the MSocSc (Rights and Social Policy).
Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
Subject Required Ordinary Level Grade Higher Level Grade
Irish No N/A N/A
English No N/A N/A
Language No N/A N/A
Math No N/A N/A
Science No N/A N/A

International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements

Mature Students

Mature Student Applicants must be at least 23 years old by 1st January 2022. Apply before February 1st 2022.
 
FOR ALL APPLICANTS TO MH802:
This is a Restricted Application course – all applicants must apply to the CAO by February 1st 2022. See Restricted Courses for more information.
Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.

As this is a restricted course on the CAO, all applicants to MH802 will be requested to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for wanting to do this course (in no more than 350 words), two written references and information on work experience.
Applicants are invited for a written assessment in March. Shortlisted applicants are invited for interview in April. All applicants must have relevant and verifiable experience in youth work and/or community work.
Note 1: 50% of places are reserved for appropriately experienced mature students.

Note 2: Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.

Applicants are asked to submit the following:

  1. A personal statement (max 350 words) which addresses:
    1. Why you are applying for this programme
    2. Outlining your personal understanding of community work and youth work
    3. Why you think you would make a good community worker or youth worker?
  2. References (two written references from work or voluntary experience or other involvement)
  3. Written asssessment

Only candidates shortlisted after the written assessment and submission of personal statement / references will be invited to attend for interview which typically takes place in April.

For part-time applicants (MH802), if successful at interview, contact will be made with the employer organisation to ensure employer support and agree employer contracts.

Preliminary offers pending matriculation results and completion of all procedures, including vetting by the National Vetting Bureau as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016, are typically made in late May.

Please contact the Department of Applied Social Studies at 01-708 3743 / 01-708 4574 or email cywrecruitment@mu.ie for further information.
Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.

01 February 2022

Additional Information

Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language.

This is a Restricted Application course – all applicants must apply to the CAO by February 1st 2022. See Restricted Courses for more information. Applicants are invited for a written assessment in March. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an individual and a group interview in April. All applicants must have relevant and verifiable experience in youth work and/or community work.
 

SEE ABOVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE APPLICATION/ASSESSMENT PROCESS.

Please contact the Department of Applied Social Studies at 01-708 3743 / 01-708 4574 or email cywrecruitment@mu.ie for further information.

Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.

HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This is a Restricted Application course – all applicants must apply to the CAO by February 1st 2022. See Restricted Courses for more information.
Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.

The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.

Categories of applicant:

  • School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
  • Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
  • EU/EFTA/UK students
  • International students (outside the EU)
  • QQI (Further Education) students
  • Transferring students
  • Deferring students

ALL APPLICANTS: SEE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TAB FOR FULL APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS

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