BA (Hons) in Youth Work — NSETS Endorsed
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
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.
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.
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Semester 1
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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.
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.
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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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).
