MH802 BSocSc Community and Youth Work (part-time

SeCTIoN 7 – HUmaNITIeS aND SoCIal SCIeNCeS SPecIalISeD DeGreeS BSocSc Community and Youth Work (part-time) CAO Code: MH802 | CAO Points 2021: Not applicable

CAO Code: MH802 CAO Points 2021: Not applicable - restricted application course – assessment/interviews required CAO Points Range 2020: Not applicable. Restricted application course – assessment/interviews required Places 2021: 10 Duration: 4 years (part-time) Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Subject to availability Mature Applicants: 21 years or older of the year of entry UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 214 QQI Link: See p. 210 Placement Option: Fieldwork placements integral to programme Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & 3rd language. Restricted application course – apply to the CAO by February 1st.

>Community Work is the development and empowerment of communities, through the active participation of people in addressing issues that affect them collectively; Youth

Work is defined in Irish legislation and policy as a process of personal and social development based on voluntary participation and principles of equality and inclusiveness. >Part-time, level 8 honours degree in Community and Youth

Work - equivalent of 1.5 days per week tuition on campus plus summer schools; two periods of block fieldwork placement (dates set at commencement of programme). >A range of topics relating to community and youth work are studied in all 4 years of the programme. Supervised fieldwork in both community work and youth work is essential for all students. >As this is an in-service programme, all applicants must be currently employed in youth work and/or community work, and have written agreement from their employer to facilitate participation in the programme. >Professional education and training that engages learners as active participants.

Why choose this degree?

>You will work in solidarity with those affected by human rights denial, poverty and inequality. >The Department of Applied Social Studies (DAPPSS) is the longest established provider of professional education and training in youth work and community work in the country. >This degree programme combines theoretical education and practice experience, creating a learning environment which both challenges you and fosters your development. Options after graduation?

Graduates are equipped to take up professional employment in a range of community and youth work organisations and agencies – community development projects, local, urban and rural development groups, community youth projects, neighbourhood youth projects and local youth services, as well as organisations concerned with particular groups (e.g. women, Travellers, new communities) or issues (e.g. unemployment, migrant rights, drugs, poverty). >Postgraduate options in the Department include the MSocSc (Rights and Social Policy) and the MSocSc (Social Work).

Application procedure for all applicants to MH802

As this is a restricted course on the CAO, all applicants to MH802 will be requested to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for wanting to do this course (in no more than 350 words), submit two written references and information on work experience.

Applicants will also be invited to undertake a written assessment in March. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an individual and a group interview in April.

As this is an in-service programme, all applicants must be currently employed in youth work and/or community work, and have written agreement from their employer to facilitate participation in the programme.

Note 1: Any offer of a place on this programme is subject to a satisfactory background check by the National Vetting Bureau. Note 2: Please note that MH802 will run in September subject to sufficient numbers. More information for Mature Applicants on page 208.

Contact us

Maynooth University Department of Applied Social Studies, Laraghbryan House  + 353 1 708 3743 / + 353 1 708 4574  cywrecruitment@mu.ie  www.maynoothuniversity.ie/applied-social-studies @MUAppSocSc

Course structure

Both MH116 (full-time) and MH802 (part-time) combine on-campus study of a range of topics relevant to community and youth work with off-campus supervised fieldwork practice. Supervised fieldwork in both community work and youth work outside your own organisation is essential for all students.

MH802 – 4 year:

Part-time students complete all modules over four years studying alongside full-time students. Flexibility is required and an individual timetable is negotiated at the beginning of each year.

Possible topics

1st year

> Community and Youth Work Principles and Practices > Introduction to Social Sciences > Youth and Community Arts > Practice Skills Development > Fieldwork Practice > Community and Youth Work Issues and Policies > Professional Studies > Applied Social Sciences > Practice Skills Development > Fieldwork Practice > Research for Practice > Social Science Context of Practice > Critical Issues in Practice > Professional Development > Fieldwork Practice > Critical Issues in Practice > Professional Development > Fieldwork Practice

2nd year 3rd year Final year