The BSocSc Community and Youth Work is a professional qualification in community work and youth work, dual endorsed by AIEB and NSETS. This programme combines the full-time Level 8 Degree plus a full-time block fieldwork placement each year.
Both community work and youth work are concerned with the achievement of social change and the programme integrates class-based learning and immersive practice experience, creating a unique and transformative learning environment.
A range of topics relating to community and youth work are studied in all three years of the programme.
Students learn in small groups, with and from others who are committed to making the world a better place. Students are taught by a highly experienced, committed and passionate staff team who challenge and support students to reach their potential as a professionally qualified youth worker and community worker.
The Department of Applied Social Studies (DAPPSS) is the longest established provider of professional education and training in youth work and community work in the Republic of Ireland.
This programme is for you if you are passionate about and committed to social and environmental justice and want to work in solidarity with those affected by human rights denial, poverty and inequality.
Mandatory supervised block fieldwork placements are integral to the programme and provide a solid basis for analysis, practice and readiness for employment in the sector.
