BA (Hons) in Applied Youth Work — NSETS Endorsed
Course Overview
Students will be introduced to key concepts, practices, and policies in the field of professional youth whilst examining national and global issues that can have an impact on youth work and young people. Students develop empathetic skills in communication, psychology and youth justice whilst experiencing two different forms of work placement in community settings. All students will also have the opportunity to undertake two work placements, as part of their studies.
Graduates of this course are eligible to receive an NSETS endorsement. NSETS are the North South Education and Training Standards Committee for Youth Work, which is responsible for the professional endorsement of youth work courses on the island of Ireland.
What makes this course different
2 Industry Practice Placements
Students undertake 2 supervised practice placements; one in Year 2 and one in Year 3.
Endorsed by NSETS
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.
Understanding the Industry
Youth Work is a rewarding profession, where practitioners work closely with young people between 10 – 25 years, in professional youth work settings. Youth workers enhance the personal and social development of young people. Youth Work as a sector, now requires a highly developed skillset, ranging from competent knowledge of policy, law, justice, equality, and how society works to digital competency in the direct work with young people.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Youth Worker
- Garda Youth Diversion Project Worker
- Programme Co-Ordinator
- Outreach Worker
- Youth Advocacy
- School Completion Project Worker
In these areas:
- Youth Work
- Education
- Health
- Community
- Government
Course Delivery and Modules
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Year 1
- History and Development of Youth Work
- Youth Work as a Professional Discipline
- Community Development
- Sociology
- Research and Communication Skills
- Working with Young People
- Youth Work Practice
- Workplace Communication Skills
- Essential Office Applications for Youth Work
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Year 2
- Youth Work Placement 1
- Community Project Management
- Developmental Psychology
- Youth Work Relationships
- Development Studies
- Sociology
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Year 3
- Youth Work Practice
- Diversity, Equality, and Social Justice
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Research and Communication Skills in Youth Work
- Youth Justice
- Youth Work Placement 2
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Year 4
- Research Project
- Youth Work in a Digital Age
- Conflict Transformation
- Law and Policy of Youth Work
- Ethical Practice
- Addiction in a Youth Work Context
- Managing Youth Work
- Youth Work as Agent of Change
- Modern Youth Work
Work Placement
Students undertake 2 supervised practice placements; one in Year 2, Semester 1 and the other in Year 3, Semester 2.
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.
Education Progression
Graduates may progress to postgraduate studies (both taught and research) either within the Institute (through the DCU/DkIT Graduate School) or externally in other HE organisations.
Graduates will be well placed to undertake further studies in areas such as child and family work, equality studies, social policy, gender studies, youth justice, and social justice, amongst others.
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry Requirements
In addition to the standard entry requirements below, candidates must also pass an interview.
Recent CAO Points
280
How To Apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
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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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
