Course Summary
Charities in Ireland play a crucial role in civil society, with over 11,500 registered charities contributing an annual income of €14.5 billion, employing over 189,000 people, and engaging 300,000 volunteers. Approximately 74,000 charity trustees lead and govern these organisations on a voluntary basis. The majority of these charities are small, with around 80% having an annual turnover of under €500,000 and 40% having less than €50,000 in turnover.
A three-stage project involving Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs), Charitable Boards, and small community groups assessed training needs within the charity sector. The results identified areas requiring development, including Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, and Organisational Behaviour.
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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.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum Second Class Honours bachelor's degree (2.2 or higher) in any discipline or equivalent third level qualification. Applicants not meeting the normal entry requirements but with relevant prior experiential learning may submit relevant documentation for recognition of prior learning. The decision on non-standard applications is made by the Admissions Office and the Head of School on a case-by-case basis.
English Language Requirements
If English is not a first language, applicants will need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency as detailed on TUD website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Application Details
Funding was available in 2025 for this course. Funding may be available in 2026. Register your Interest and TUD will contact you once applications are open.
For further information, please contact the team at [email protected].
Commencement Date: September 2026
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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.
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.