DK866 · Level 8 · 4 years · Interview

Applied Youth Work (Interview)

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

240

Down 40 points since 2023 (280).

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About this course

A Level 8 degree that prepares you to work professionally with young people aged 10 to 25. Graduates can receive an endorsement from NSETS, the youth work standards body.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers the history of youth work, community development, sociology and communication skills. Later years cover developmental psychology, programme development, equality and social justice, law and policy, youth justice and youth work in a digital age. Year 4 includes a research project.
Placement and abroad
You do two supervised placements, one in Year 2 and one in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include youth worker, Garda Youth Diversion Project worker, programme co-ordinator, outreach worker, youth advocacy and school completion project worker.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working with young people and care about fairness and social justice.

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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 280240280

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
  • 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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