Maynooth University

Course Description

• The MSocSc in Community and Youth Work integrates advanced study in challenging issues facing society today with accredited professional education for key roles in community development, youth work, and associated equality, human rights, international development, local development, local authority, national institutions, and international agency work
  
  
• This program provides an opportunity to engage in education and training in a dialogical environment, combining research and praxis for action, policy influence and advocacy, and participation in shaping society and facilitating young people to reach their potential
  
  
• The MSocSc in Community and Youth Work is endorsed by the North South Education and Training Standards Board as a professional qualification in Youth Work and by the All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work as a professional qualification in Community Work
  
  
• In line with all postgraduate professional qualifications, this program takes place over two years full time or three years part time in service
  
  
• Students undertake a full time professional fieldwork placement lasting fourteen weeks in each year