BA (Hons) in Youth Work — NSETS Endorsed
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Course Overview
This BA (Hons) in Youth Work (add-on) is a one-year course ideally suited for graduates of the BA in Community Youth Work, or anyone with a Level 7 Community Youth Work Degree who wishes to advance to the Level 8 Honours Degree Programme with NSETS endorsement.
This course aims to prepare students for employment in youth work and in community work and will facilitate the education of community youth work practitioners capable of critical analysis of policy/practice structures which shape professional activities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a BA (Honours) in Youth Work and a professionally endorsed youth work qualification. (NSETS)
What makes this course different
NSETS Endorsed, All modules are designed with close consultation with the Youth Work sector to ensure relevance.
Career Opportunities
This exciting course provides a wide range of careers opportunities in areas such as
- Youth Worker
- Garda Youth Diversion Co-Ordinator
- Youth Service Manager
- Programme Co-Ordinator
- Outreach Worker
- Youth Advocacy
- School Completion Co-Ordinator
Course Delivery and Modules
During this one year add-on, course content will be delivered through Lectures, tutorials, online learning, group work and field trips.
Professional Accreditations
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.
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 50% mark in the final year of a BA (Level 7) in Community Youth Work.
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How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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