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
MH802 is no longer listed on the CAO but is available for application through PAC - Please contact cywrecruitment@mu.ie
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.
- 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.
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.
Academic
Academic
Academic
| 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
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:
- A personal statement (max 350 words) which addresses:
- Why you are applying for this programme
- Outlining your personal understanding of community work and youth work
- Why you think you would make a good community worker or youth worker?
- References (two written references from work or voluntary experience or other involvement)
- 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.
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.
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