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The NUI Certificate ‘Community Work in a Changing Ireland’ is run in collaboration with suitable community-based organisations. We welcome enquiries from prospective organisational collaborators. If you are interested in discussing this further, please contact us by email: cywrecruitment@mu.ie 

Please note that we do not accept individual applications for this programme.

If you are interested in becoming student on a future ‘Community Work in a Changing Ireland’ Certificate programme, please register your interest and we will contact you when a programme is scheduled to take place in your area. 

This Certificate programme is designed to enable participants to develop an appreciation of the principles and processes that underpin social inclusion and equality focused community work and to participate in, and contribute to, sustainable community work initiatives in their own communities.

The 20 ECTS Certificate programme is delivered over approximately 100 hours of contact time. The programme is delivered in a variety of ways including blocks on campus and online learning. Lectures will be used where appropriate, though the emphasis of the programme will be on experiential learning through workshops, seminars and practical assignments, with structured reflection/discussion to promote integrated learning.

Additional student effort hours include preparation for upcoming sessions, group learning and project work, as well as completion of associated continuous assessment exercises. 

Duration: The programme is designed to be delivered over 100 hours of contact time which includes some time fo

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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
	APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES CI1 - COMMUNITY WORK IN A CHANGING IRELAND Credits: 20 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory COMMUNITY WORK IN A CHANGING IRELAND CI1A 20 2

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Many graduates of the certificate enhance their participation in, and contribution to, community work activities in their own communities and localities. 

Graduates of the certificate programme are often suitable candidates to apply for professionally endorsed community work education programmes. Further details are available here. 

The NUI Certificate ‘Community Work in a Changing Ireland’ has been awarded AIEB Recognition for Pre-Professional Programmes. More detail on the AIEB recognition framework is available here.

There are options to progress to professional education and training in community work and youth work.

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