DK767 · Level 7 · 3 years · Interview

Community Youth Work

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

240

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About this course

This Level 7 degree trains youth workers to support young people aged 10 to 25 in community settings. Human rights, social justice and equality run through the course.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers the history of youth work, community development, sociology and communication skills. Later years include developmental psychology, project management, programme development, law and policy, youth justice, and diversity and equality.
Placement and abroad
You do two supervised practice placements in community settings, one in year 2 and one in year 3.
Where it can lead
Roles include youth worker, Garda youth diversion project worker, outreach worker and school completion project worker, and you can progress to the Level 8 add on BA (Hons) in Youth Work, endorsed by NSETS.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with young people, are good listeners and care about fairness in society.

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About Welfare

Focuses on social care and community support roles

These courses involve learning about the systems, policies, and practices that support the well-being of individuals and communities. This field focuses on understanding social justice, inequality, human behavior, social policy, and supporting vulnerable populations. E.g. Social Care, Community and Youth Work, Early Childhood Care.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026240Published after the final round
2025 240240240
2024 240240240
2023 240240240

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Dundalk Institute of Technology website ↗

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