Expand+Applying to start in TU Dublin in any year after 1st year is called Advanced Entry.

Advanced Entry
Advanced Entry is where an applicant has previous work experience and/or educational achievements that are considered directly relevant to the cour...

Hide-Applying to start in TU Dublin in any year after 1st year is called Advanced Entry.

Advanced Entry
Advanced Entry is where an applicant has previous work experience and/or educational achievements that are considered directly relevant to the course they wish to apply for. In such a case, it is possible to gain entry to the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate course in TU Dublin.

EU Applicants make an application for advanced entry to a TU Dublin course through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Individual course pages will outline if Advanced Entry is an option, courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website. Please note that often courses fill up and the option for advance entry will depend on availability of places.

Advanced Entry applications for the following courses are made directly to the University, and not through the CAO.

Networking Applications and Services, Level 8 Honours Degree
Biomolecular Science, Level 8 Honours Degree
Tourism Management, Level 8 Honours Degree
Leisure Management, Level 8 Honours Degree
Baking & Pastry Arts Management, Level 8 Honours Degree
Hospitality Management, Level 8 Higher Diploma
Pharmacy Technician Studies, Level 6 Higher Certificate

International Applicants must apply directly to TU Dublin. Apply via the Non-EU International Button on the relevant course webpage, ensuring to upload your most up to date and all other relevant supporting documentation including detailed exam results, transcripts and details of relevant work experience, cv etc.

The closing date for advanced entry applications is 17th July (Please note, some popular courses may close earlier due to high demand).
Follow the instructions outlined on the CAO website with regard to submitting supporting documentation.
Include the Advanced Entry Cover Sheet each time you send documents. This will save significant delays in CAO uploading your documents to your application.
Failure to supply supporting documentation may result in your application being rejected.

When are Offers Made?
Offers for Advanced Entry places are predominantly made during the months of July and August however, some courses may offer their places sooner than that. Offers are issued by the CAO via email.

If you have a query on Advanced Entry email us at admissions@tudublin.ie

Expand+Do you want to work in partnership with people in groups and communities who experience disadvantage and oppression, and work towards social change in Irish society and abroad? Our mission is to educate and train future community development and yout...

Hide-Do you want to work in partnership with people in groups and communities who experience disadvantage and oppression, and work towards social change in Irish society and abroad? Our mission is to educate and train future community development and youth workers to work in a range of settings in Ireland and internationally so that they can become active citizens and agents of change. The programme promotes principles of inclusion, human rights, equality and social justice, working towards sustainable development, and tackling issues such as inequality, climate change, poverty and disadvantage. Year 4 subjects include combatting racism, youth justice and global development, and you can specialise in areas such as social policy, sustainable development, community mental health, management skills, alcohol and drugs prevention strategies and conflict resolution. The course has a a strong element of experiential learning and includes fieldwork placements.

IT Requirements: Students on this course will be required to have a medium spec computer/laptop (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. It should be able to use Wi-fi and camera in order to attend online classes, and use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect; e.g. Latitude 5510; Latitude 5410;

Please search for the TU Dublin offer on the HEA website www.heanet.ie/store

Professional Accreditation: The programme is professionally endorsed by the All-Ireland Endorsement Body (AIEB) for Community Work Education and Training (2018-2023).

Expand+Year One
• Advanced Research Methods and Practice
• Working with Families
• Combatting Racism
• Critical Issues in Youth Work
• Sustainable Development

Electives - Semester 1:
• Social Policy/Analysis
• Community Mental Health...

Hide-Year One
• Advanced Research Methods and Practice
• Working with Families
• Combatting Racism
• Critical Issues in Youth Work
• Sustainable Development

Electives - Semester 1:
• Social Policy/Analysis
• Community Mental Health
• Management Skills
(you must select two electives)

Semester 2
• Dissertation
• Power and Inequality
• Global Development
• Adult and Community Education

Electives - Semester 2:
• Advocacy and Community Organisation
• Alcohol and Drugs Prevention Strategies for Youth
• Conflict Resolution and Mediation

(you must select one elective)

Expand+What are my career opportunities?
• Community Development Worker
• Youth Worker
• Programme Co-ordinator
• Project Worker
• Community Educator
• Working in Justice Diversion Projects
• Probation Service
• School Completion Pro...

Hide-What are my career opportunities?
• Community Development Worker
• Youth Worker
• Programme Co-ordinator
• Project Worker
• Community Educator
• Working in Justice Diversion Projects
• Probation Service
• School Completion Project Worker
• Information Officer
• Community Liaison Officer in Local Authorities
• Voluntary
• Statutory and Private Sector Organisations
• Working with Charities or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Progression
On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.