Community Engagement

Key programme benefits to future students

This diploma offers previous and past Home School Liaison Coordinators within the Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) accredited learning at graduate level equivalent to 30 ECTS. This credit can be transferred and used as a recognized prior learning in any third level institution in Ireland and may be used as an entry route to the Masters in Community Research at UL.



The diploma provides previous and past Home School Liaison Co-ordinators within TESS with a unique opportunity to work and learn within local communities. Over 11 months, you will be part of a diverse team charged with designing and delivering a project to address a local identified need.



Over the course of the programme, you will be part of a diverse team charged with designing and delivering a project to address a local identified need.

Autumn Modules

• Engaged Research Design



Spring Modules

• Engaged Research Design



Summer Modules

• Engaged Research Evaluation

Applicants must have a first or second-class honours degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) or an approved equivalent qualification. Candidates should be proficient in the use of English.



Applicants must be currently or have previously served in the role of TESS Home School Community Liaison Coordinator. Should the course be over-subscribed candidates will be short-listed as deemed necessary.



Short-listed candidates will also be required to attend an interview.



Applications forms for this programmes can be obtained from the TUSLA Education Support Service (contact emails below)



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:



Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

11 months, Part-time, On-Campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

The professional Diploma in Community Engagement is specifically designed to meet the professional needs of previous and past home School Co-ordinators within TESS.