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During this programme, you will: 

• Explore the forces that shape youth experiences and communities. From inequality and exclusion to regeneration and empowerment. 

• Engage directly with NGOs and community organisations through field trips, seminars, and an internship that gives you real-world insight into youth and community work. 

• Develop critical thinking and research skills that prepare you to influence policy, lead community initiatives, or pursue further academic study. 

• Learn from expert faculty and practitioners who bring lived experience and academic rigour to the classroom. 

• Choose a study mode that suits your life. It can be full-time over one year or part-time over two years. With flexible learning and strong student support. 

• Graduate ready to make a difference, whether in youth services, community development, research, or social policy. 

Key Information: 

• Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years 

• Delivered on campus with blended (online learning) in some modules  

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Submit an internship report at the end of the summer semester 

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Part-time considerations:  

• Designed for working professionals  

• Some lectures are delivered in an online format 

• Additional prep and group work time  

• Timetable provided after registration 

Full-time 

Autumn Semester  

• introduces students to management strategies for working with young people and communities. 

• enables students to develop the range of demonstrable, professional and transferable skills sought in the workplace. 

• emphasises the concepts of community and community development. 

• provides students with an understanding of the social aspect of urban regeneration. 

• provides an integrated overview of major theories and findings. 

Spring Semester  

• applies prior learning for law and sociology students in a specific youth crime context. 

• provides an understanding of the roles and functions of a diverse range of youth and community workers, organisers and stakeholders. 

• focuses on the study of young people (middle to late adolescence) in Irish society. 

Summer Semester 

• encourages students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through study into practice in their internship. 

Part-time Year 1  

Autumn Semester 

Spring Semester 

Year 2  

Autumn Semester 

Spring Semester 

Summer Semester 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline. 

• Applicants with a primary degree in law should apply for the LLM whereas applicants from cognate disciplines to law should apply for the MA. 

• The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.  

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents: 

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application: 

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - Full Time €TBC - Part Time €4,500 per annum*

Non-EU - Full Time €18,600 - Part Time €9,900 per annum*

*Year 2 fees are subject to change 

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa.  

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships..

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Research
• Policy development
• Youth and community work
• Professional engagement in the processes of social regeneration 

Jenny Schaeffer (Youth, Community and Social Regeneration Class of 2019)  

"In November 2018, I accepted a job as a director of a residential camp for blind children and adults - called Highbrook Lodge. I'm finding the role both a great fit and an interesting challenge.  

And, happily, I know that I landed my dream-job having learned a great deal from a fine set of teachers. Thank you for a great academic experience and for all your support and guidance while I completed my course. I also appreciated how you took the time to help me consider all of the possibilities for my future."   

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions 

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Niamh Dillon, Graduate 

“I have been working as a research assistant with the Hate and Hostility Research Group here in UL since finishing the MA. I also work as a tutor in the Department of Sociology. 

I LOVE my job. It is definitely related to both my undergrad and my MA. I would not be able to do the job without the skills I acquired during both courses. I would love to continue in the role while completing my PhD.”