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

You should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours (2:2).



You should have experience working in and/or with communities or third sector contexts.



Shortlisted candidates may be invited to 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.

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.