TU792 · Level 7 · 3 years

Community and Youth Development

Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

AQA

All qualified applicants got a place, so no points were needed. You still have to meet the minimum entry requirements.

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree for people who want to work in community development and youth work. It is based on equality, inclusion and social justice and involves a lot of learning by doing.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study sociology, psychology, community development, youth work, social policy, addiction, human rights and social entrepreneurship. Fieldwork modules run in Years 2 and 3, and later modules cover research methods and funding.
Placement and abroad
There are two 12 week work placements, in Year 2 semester 2 and Year 3 semester 2.
Where it can lead
Roles include community development worker, youth worker, project worker, community educator and school completion worker, in charities, local authorities and other organisations, and you can progress to the final year of the Level 8 honours degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about fairness, enjoy working with groups and want to make a difference in their community.

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About Social and behavioural sciences

Study of human behavior, psychology, and society

Examine human behavior, social interactions, and societal structures. These degrees focus on understanding how individuals and groups think, feel, and behave, as well as how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence behavior and society. E.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.

Points history

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026AQAPublished after the final round
2025 AQAAQA290
2024 AQAAQA338
2023 AQA130289

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

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

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

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