About the course

This undergraduate degree in Social Science (Youth & Community Work) for mature students combines an academic social science programme with a professionally accredited qualification in youth and community work.This professional qualification is recognised by employers in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and throughout the UK.This programme is suitable for you if you have developed a concern for social justice and are interested in working with people, particularly those who experience marginalisation and social exclusion.Your life experience will be an important contribution to the learning on this programme, which will prepare you to work as a professional with a sense of vocation in the challenging but rewarding field of youth and community work.

　　It is hoped that on completion of this course, you will continue to offer your critical skills and knowledge, either on a paid or voluntary basis, to people, communities and critical social movements.Early 21st Century society in Ireland is in crisis. Communities continue to be polarised by inequalities in relation to social, economic and political life. Increasingly, a growing gap exists between those in poverty and those who remain the beneficiaries of some questionable policies and practices of our capitalist economy.In this context, skilled and knowledgeable community and youth workers have a key role to play as facilitators, leaders and participants in movements for social and economic justice.

　　You will undertake a practice placement in each year of the programme in a wide range of agencies and settings across the youth, community and voluntary sector. These placements provide the opportunity to develop your knowledge and a wide range of skills, as well as building your reputation as a practitioner while still students on the programme.

　　Placements can be facilitated locally, nationally and internationally. During placements students receive a high level of support, both from our placement supervisors in the School of Applied Social Studies and from the agency or organisation where they are on placement. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Cork
Autumn (September), 2024	Cork
Autumn (September), 2025	Cork

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University College Cork

School Leaving Examination Certificate or High School Transcript. Include forecast results if final results are not available. For 2019 entry, full-time degree students must normally have reached 17 years of age by 15th January 2020. Where a candidate below that age seeks to enter UCC, a special application must be made to the President of the University.

　　IELTS - 6.5 Minimum individual sections 5.5 ,TOEFL - 90 Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University College Cork. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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