BSocSc Community and Youth Work (Part-time)
The Community and Youth Work (part time) from Maynooth University 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).
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€13,500 per year
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
The 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 Community and Youth Work (part time) from Maynooth University, 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.
Career Options
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).
Courses Included
- Community Work Principles & Practices
- Fieldwork Practice
- Social Sciences
- Practice Skills Development
- Youth and Community Images and Arts
- Youth Work Principles & Practices