Community and Youth Work Maynooth University

Overview

Why choose this  Community and Youth Work at Maynooth University ?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Career Options

Graduates are employed in a range of community and youth work organisations and agencies such as community development projects, urban and rural development groups, environmental justice groups, youth projects, as  well  as  organisations concerned with particular groups (e.g. women, Travellers, LGBTQ+) or issues (e.g. global citizenship education, Human Rights, unemployment, migrant rights, drugs, poverty etc.)Graduates have a wide range of options to continue their study at postgraduate level.