Course Summary
Do you want to make a real difference in your community—or start a meaningful career in community development? Then this BA in Applied Social and Community Development Tertiary Degree programme is designed for everyone: those already active in community work, school leavers looking for a new avenue and a career pathway, and anyone seeking a fresh start and a chance to create positive change.
A recognised Level 7 BA in Applied Social and Community Development qualification will give you the skills to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
Provider Locations
Years 1:
Apply to Cork College of FET OR
Apply to Kerry College of FET
Years 2 and 3:
Based in Munster Technological University, Cork Campus.
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades or 4 O6/H7 grades plus Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme with distinction
OR
Leaving Certificate Applied with distinction
OR
QQI Level 4 award with a distinction profile
OR
A Full level 5/6 QQI award.
English Language Requirements
Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
About Tertiary Education Programmes
Launched in 2023, Tertiary Education Programmes are a new pathway to a bachelor’s degree. A joint further and higher education degree programme, tertiary education programmes begin in a local Education and Training Board Centre (College of Further Education and Training) and finish in a University. All tertiary education programmes lead to an NFQ level 7 or 8 degree.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Community development | social care | advocacy.
Further Research
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