TU992 · Level 8 · 4 years

Community Development and Youth Work

Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

244

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About this course

A four-year degree in community development and youth work, endorsed by the All-Ireland Endorsement Body. It focuses on equality and social justice.

How long
4 years
What you study
First-year modules cover youth work, community development, psychology, sociology, group work and addictive behaviours. Year four includes combatting racism, youth justice and global development, with specialisms like social policy, sustainable development and conflict resolution. Learning is practical and includes fieldwork.
Placement and abroad
There are two 12-week work placements, in year two and year three.
Where it can lead
Careers include community development worker, youth worker, project worker, school completion worker, probation or justice projects, and jobs in charities and local authorities.
Who it suits
Suits students who care about fairness and want to work with groups and communities for change.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026244Published after the final round
2025 244246272
2024 237237297
2023 235235304

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

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 Technological University Dublin - Blanchardstown website ↗

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