Community Development Practice - Letterkenny

The Certificate in Community Development Practice is recognised by AIEB (All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training).

The minimum entry requirements are those stated by the university in its Access, Transfer and Progression Policy at any given time. Leaving Certificate- Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects. Leaving Certificate must include English or Irish and Mathematics. Maths at F2 is acceptable to meet the minimum Maths entry requirement. Irish at F2 is acceptable to meet the minimum language requirements. OR A Full level 5/6 QQI award OR Mature applicants – (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year). These applicants do not have to meet the minimum entry requirements listed here and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of competence to undertake the programme) OR Access programme (LCA students can gain access to this programme following completion of an access programme) OR An applicant who is a minimum of 17 years of age with at least 2 years post Junior Certificate relevant experience. All applicants must demonstrate that they would qualify for the special rate of maintenance grant under the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) and/or are in receipt of a Department of Social Protection (DSP) long-term means-tested social welfare payment and/or be from one or more of the priority groups or from any priority group identified as part of the next National Access Plan (2022-2028). Applicants must demonstrate competence to undertake the programme. Selection is based on:

• Work and/or life experience
• Extracurricular involvement relevant to community work
• Motivation and interest in community development
• Prior learning in formal or informal settings