US929 · Level 8 · 4 years

Youth Work and Community Development

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

262

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About this course

A degree preparing you to work in youth work and community development, with a focus on social justice and supporting marginalised groups.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study the principles, models and practices of youth work and community development, along with sociology, psychology and academic skills. Art for social impact is one of the early modules. Other modules cover leadership, project management, digital skills and policy analysis.
Placement and abroad
Work placements take place in years 2, 3 and 4, with partner local and regional organisations.
Where it can lead
Partner organisations are expected to employ graduates in youth work and community development.
Who it suits
Suits students who want to empower young people and communities and care about fairness and inclusion.

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

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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026262Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Polish
  • Slovakian

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 of the Shannon - Midwest website ↗

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