If you are interested in community work, addiction and recovery, social justice, youth studies, development, adult education, politics, society and culture then this wideranging degree will appeal to you.
| Course Location | EU |
| Course Category | Community Development, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Awarding Body Details | BA Equality and Community Studies |
| Course Start Date | 14th September 2026 |
| Course Duration | 4.5 years |
| Course Time | • Tuesday evenings • Wednesday evenings • 6:00pm – 10:00pm • On campus (face‑to‑face) |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must be 21 years or older on 1 January of the year of entry. Application through the CAO. Selected candidates are invited for interview. See our website for details (link in Contact us). |
| Career Path | iption Course Structure Dept. People Career Options Entry Requirements How to Apply After Graduation BA Equality and Community Studies > The community, voluntary and statutory sectors. > Adult and further education and training; community development, teaching, drug and alcohol services, civil service and Non-Governmental Organisations. > Postgraduate study in a variety of disciplines including Adult and Community Education, Applied Social Studies, Sociology. > Progression to the HDip. in Further Education and Training or the MEd in Adult and Community Education. |
| Course Code | MH804 |
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The Department of Adult and Community Education in Maynooth University takes a very different approach to teaching and learning than a lot of people will have encountered through their previous educational experiences.
The course had been developed by the Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth University in collaboration with stakeholders in the field of Adult Guidance.
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