C29 - BA Degree in Leadership and Community Development

Provider: An Cosan

Address: Kiltalown Village Centre, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Web: http://www.ancosan.ie

Contact: Education Co-ordinator

Title: Education Co-ordinator

Email: courses@ancosan.ie

Telephone: 01 462 8488

Category C : Courses leading to a professional or academic qualification (NFQ level 7 and higher)
Format

https://www.ancosan.ie/higher-education/ba-leadership-community/

Objectives

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree programme is for learners to graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need in the theory and practice of leadership and community development so that they can make a professional contribution to communities, groups, societies and organisations. The course will prepare graduates for life-long learning so that they will be able to further develop their knowledge and skills through experience and professional and/or academic education.

Content

Stage 1 Certificate | NFQ Level 6 | 60 Credits


Module 1 Learning to Learn at Third Level
Module 2 Introduction to Sustainable Community Development
Module 3 Social Analysis
Module 4 Group Work and Facilitation Skills
Module 5 Introduction to Community Leadership
Module 6 Citizenship and Social Action


Stage 2 Higher Certificate | NFQ Level 6 | 120 Credits


Module 1 Community Development Practical Approaches
Module 2 Understanding and Managing Conflict in a Community Development Context
Module 3 Social Policy
Module 4 Reflective Practice, Knowledge, Skills & Attitude
Module 5 Equality & Diversity
Module 6 Leadership & Organisational Development


Stage 3 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree |NFQ Level 7 | 180 ECTS
Module 1 Transformative Community Education
Module 2 Drugs and Crime in a Global Context
Module 3 Research Methods and Practice
Module 4 Project Cycle Management in the Community and Voluntary Sector
Module 5 Leadership & Social Change
Module 6 Leadership in Practice

Target Group

https://www.ancosan.ie/higher-education/ba-leadership-community/

Entry Requirement

https://www.ancosan.ie/higher-education/ba-leadership-community/

Selection Procedure

https://www.ancosan.ie/higher-education/ba-leadership-community/

Qualification
BA Degree
Assessment
Accreditation
Background
Dates / Availability
September 2025 - 3 year duration
Location
Blended online course
Region
Ulster,Munster,Leinster,Dublin,Connacht
Application
https://www.ancosan.ie/higher-education/ba-leadership-community/
Cost
€5,400 or €1,800 per stage