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Application for entry to the MSocSc CYW programme is open to those who have:
1. 'A minimum Second Class Honours (2H2) primary degree (NFQ Level 8)' to have entry requirements in line with MSW & MRSP. (Those holding other primary degrees may be also considered in light of their experience and personal studies).
2.  Experience of / a demonstrated interest in work with communities, youth organisations or projects, minority groups, social movements or international development. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHB55 Part-time in-service

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.

Maynooth University graduates are required to produce a professional reference for relevant work (voluntary or paid).

Applicants will be required to attend for interview as part of the admissions process. Interview dates will be set for April, May and June . Check the Department website for details.

Garda Vetting
In line with national provisions for the protection of children and vulnerable adults, all applicants called for interview for the MSocSc CYW and DCYW will be required to complete a Garda Vetting Form.

The programme in line with all postgraduate professional qualifications takes place over two years fulltime or three years part time in service. Students undertake a full time professional fieldwork placement lasting fourteen weeks in each year.

The MCYWPs innovative design and ‘block and blend’ delivery mode offers a unique opportunity for practitioners to combine work and post-graduate study to achieve a professional qualification in community work and youth work.

Online information sessions on 6th July and 10th August.

Five x 3-day blocks on campus and weekly evening online sessions.

Duration: 3 years part-time in-service

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

	Year 1
	COMMUNITY & YOUTH WORK CYP60 - COMMUNITY & YOUTH WORK Credits: n/a Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMMUNITY WORK PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND POLICIES CY623A 10 Year-Long FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE CY633A 10 Year-Long FUNDAMENTALS OF EQUALITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CY630A 10 Year-Long YOUTH WORK PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND POLICIES CY624A 10 Year-Long

Year 2

COMMUNITY & YOUTH WORK CYP62 - COMMUNITY & YOUTH WORK Credits: n/a Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMMUNITY WORK PRAXIS AND POLITICS CY623B 7.5 Year-Long COMMUNITY WORK PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND POLICIES CY623A 10 Year-Long EQUALITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICE CY630B 7.5 Year-Long FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE CY633A 10 Year-Long FUNDAMENTALS OF EQUALITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CY630A 10 Year-Long INTEGRATIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE CY633B 7.5 Year-Long PRACTICE RESEARCH PROJECT CY637B 10 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FIELDWORK PRACTICE 1 CY622A 20 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FIELDWORK PRACTICE 2 CY622B 20 Year-Long YOUTH WORK PRAXIS AND POLITICS CY624B 7.5 Year-Long YOUTH WORK PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND POLICIES CY624A 10 Year-Long

Year 3

COMMUNITY & YOUTH WORK CYP63 - COMMUNITY & YOUTH WORK Credits: n/a Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMMUNITY WORK PRAXIS AND POLITICS CY623B 7.5 Year-Long COMMUNITY WORK PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND POLICIES CY623A 10 Year-Long EQUALITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICE CY630B 7.5 Year-Long FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE CY633A 10 Year-Long FUNDAMENTALS OF EQUALITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CY630A 10 Year-Long INTEGRATIVE SOCIAL SCIENCE CY633B 7.5 Year-Long PRACTICE RESEARCH PROJECT CY637B 10 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FIELDWORK PRACTICE 1 CY622A 20 Year-Long PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FIELDWORK PRACTICE 2 CY622B 20 Year-Long YOUTH WORK PRAXIS AND POLITICS CY624B 7.5 Year-Long YOUTH WORK PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES AND POLICIES CY624A 10 Year-Long

Recruitment  Co-ordinator : Deirdre Massey
Email mcywpt@mu.ie 
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/applied-social-studies/news/msocsc-community-work-and-youth-work-part-time-service-programme-mhb55 
Address Department of Applied Social Studies, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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The programme creates critical thinkers who are engaged professionally to work dynamically in leadership positions in the fields of community development and youth work and a variety of areas such as development, policy analysis, organizational leadership in NGOs and statutory organisations in Ireland, Europe and internationally Graduates are involved in a variety of positions at national, regional, local and international levels in youth projects, community based work and statutory and voluntary organisations.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site