Youth Studies and Community Development

A course suitable for people seeking initial training in youth and community work and those with some experience who wish to undertake structured training to develop and consolidate their skills. This programme is supported by City of Dublin Youth Services Board and The National Youth Council of Ireland.

Course Open

Course Number

9

Duration

2 Years full-time

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Youth Studies EYXXX
FETAC Level 7 National University of Ireland *Certificate in Youth Work Studies (for students who meet matriculation requirements; this award carries 20 credits under ECTS)

Entry

It is a mandatory requirement of this programme that applicants have voluntary experience in youth work and a supporting reference in youth or community work.

Employment

Youth Service Activities Co-ordinator
Community Development Worker
Other opportunities, subject to relevant experience

Number of places available

Fifty

Principal Areas of Study

• Young People in Society 
• Communications 
• Working with Young People 
• Criminology 
• Understanding Youth Work 
• Digital Image Processing 
• Global Justice for Youthwork
• Health Related Fitness 
• Community Development 
• Occupational First Aid 
• Addiction Studies 
• Working with Groups

(Modules offered may be subject to change and will be based on resources and the new Common Awards System).

Features of the course

• Students address, both theoretically and practically, the personal and social issues that impact on young people and their communities e.g. drug abuse, social exclusion, poverty and unemployment. 
• Specialist workshops:
  – Child Protection Training (City of Dublin Youth Service Board) 
• An introduction to Outdoor Education with young people. 
• Garda vetting for work experience.

Progression

Higher Education

B.A. Community & Youth Work, N.U.I. Maynooth
Higher Education