BA in Community Youth Work

Year 1

Semester 1

• History and Development of Youth Work
• Youth Work as a Professional Discipline
• Community Development 1
• Sociology 1
• Research and Communication Skills

Semester 2

• Working with Young People
• Youth Work Practice 1
• Workplace Communication Skills
• Essential Office Applications for Youth Work
• Community Development 2 

Year 2

Semester 1

• Youth Work Placement 1

Semester 2

• Community Project Management
• Developmental Psychology
• Youth Work Relationships
• Development Studies 1
• Sociology 2

Year 3

Semester 1

• Youth Work Practice 2
• Diversity, Equality and Social Justice
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Research and Communication Skills in Youth Work
• Youth Justice

Semester 2

• Youth Work Placement 2

* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only.  

Graduates of this course who have achieved a G.P.A. of 50% or above can progress on to the Level 8 BA (Hons) in Youth Work Add-On course.

This course is endorsed by the North South Education and Training Standards Committee for Youth Work (NSETS). NSETS is responsible for the professional endorsement of youth work courses on the island of Ireland.

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees 

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

→ INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200
→ AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
→ Candidates must also pass an interview

Non-Standard Applicants:

The Institute will also consider non-standard applications from mature students or other qualifications. Mature students are those who will be 23 years of age, or over, on January 1 of the year of application. All candidates will be asked to submit a Personal Statement and may be called for Interview.

Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:

Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 5 different subjects which must include:

→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:

• 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better)
• OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
• OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

→ The remaining subjects must be different from those listed above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:

• GCSE (Grade A* - C)
• AND/OR 'AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
• AND/OR ‘A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
• AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
• AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

→ Candidates must also pass an interview

Additional Requirements

Because of the nature of the placements on this course, applicants will be required to successfully pass Police/Garda vetting for all jurisdictions where the applicant was/is a resident.

Students who wish to work in a caring profession with young people and in particular, those who may live in marginalised communities and or vulnerable circumstances.

Breda Prunty (Programme Director)
Email: breda.prunty@dkit.ie