Community Development

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

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Type of Programme
Full-time

Duration
1 Year

Course Code
CR_HCOED_8

Entry Requirements
See details below

Application Deadline
See CAO.ie

Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork

Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Dr Mary Galvin

Head of Department Applied Social Studies

Email: (email)

Overview

The broad aim of the programme is to provide an opportunity for people who are active in the community to achieve formal qualifications in the community work field. This course has been developed in partnership with community groups and consists of lectures, workshops, and seminars, combined with a substantial practical element, based in the community. Participants will remain within the community setting, thereby sustaining their contribution to the community while developing the capacity to add value to that contribution through supervised and supported learning in the workplace.

The course is assessed by continuous assessment: essay, reports, role play and presentations. Practical work placement within the community will also contribute to assessment. No formal, terminal, written examination is undertaken.

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

The BA (Honours) in Community Development is a one-year Level 8 add-on programme.

This level 8 honours degree welcomes applications from the following candidates:

MTU graduates from the BA in Community Development course.
Graduates from other Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) who hold at least a Level 7 qualification in a similar field.
Non-standard advanced entry applicants who have suitable credits, qualifications, and experience to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Applications for graduates from other Higher Education Institutions for this course are processed by the Central Applications Office (CAO) - Advanced Entry. Please see the CAO Website for further information.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.