Course details

The MA in Community and Youth Work integrates advanced study in challenging issues facing society today with accredited professional education for key roles in community development, youth work, and associated equality, human rights, international development, local development, local authority, national institutions, and international agency work. The programme provides an opportunity to engage in education and training in a dialogical environment, combining research and praxis for action, policy influence and advocacy, and participation in shaping society and facilitating young people to reach their potential.

Entry Requirements

Application for entry to the MACYW programme is open to those who:

1 - Have a primary degree in one of the social sciences (those holding other primary degrees may be also considered in light of their experience and personal studies).

2 - Have experience of / a demonstrated interest in work with communities, youth organisations or projects, minority groups, social movements or international development. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

  • Minimum English language requirements:
  • IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
  • PTE (Pearson): 62

Module

Year 1

  • DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
  • FIELDWORK PRACTICE A
  • GROUP WORK THEORY & PRACTICE
  • YOUTH WORK
  • COMMUNITY WORK
  • COMPARATIVE & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES B
  • YOUTH & COMMUNITY ARTS
  • COMMUNITY STUDIES & YOUTH STUDIES
  • SOCIAL POLICY
  • Conflict and Mediation Studies

Year 2

  • DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
  • Community Work Praxis and Politics
  • Practice Research Project
  • FIELDWORK PRACTICE B
  • ISSUES & INEQUALITIES
  • YOUTH JUSTICE ANDRESTORATIVE PRACTICE - ELECTIVE
  • COMPARATIVE & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES B
  • ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT
  • Youth Work Praxis and Politics
  • SOCIAL POLICY
  • COMMUNITY STUDIES & YOUTH STUDIES
  • Conflict and Mediation Studies
  • RESEARCH METHODS
  • PRACTICE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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