SECTION 2 – HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SPECIALISED DEGREES
BSocSc Community and Youth Work (part-time) CAO Code: MH802 | CAO Points 2017: Not applicable
CAO Code: MH802 CAO Points 2017: Not applicable - restricted application course – entrance test/interviews required CAO Points Range 2016: Not applicable. Restricted application course – entrance test/interviews required Places 2017: 10
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Subject to availability Mature Applicants: 21 years or older by Jan 1st 2018.
UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 201 QQI Link: No
>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.
>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.
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & 3rd language. Restricted application course – apply to the CAO by February 1st 2018. Duration: 4 years (part-time) Placement Option: Fieldwork placements integral to programme
Options after graduation? 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).
Application procedure for all applicants to MH802 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.
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. On the basis of the written application, candidates will be selected to attend for a written test and individual and group interview at a later date (usually from April onwards).
Note 1: Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau.
Note 2: Please note that MH802 will run in September 2018 subject to sufficient numbers. More information for Mature Applicants on page 196.
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Applied Social Studies, Laraghbryan House
appliedsocialstudies@mu.ie + 353 1 708 3743 / + 353 1 708 4574
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/applied-social-studies
Course structure
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
Possible topics 1st year
> Community and Youth Work Principles and Practices
> Introduction to Social Sciences > Youth and Community Arts > Practice Skills Development > Fieldwork Practice
122 MH802 – 4 year:
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)
2nd year
> Community and Youth Work Issues and Policies
> Professional Studies > Applied Social Sciences > Practice Skills Development > Fieldwork Practice
3rd year
> Research for Practice > Social Science Context of Practice > Critical Issues in Practice > Professional Development > Fieldwork Practice
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ourcourses
Final year
> Critical Issues in Practice > Environment, Sustainability and Social Justice
> Professional Development > Fieldwork Practice
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