Course information

C29 - BA Degree in Applied Addiction Studies 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

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development.

Objectives

The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of community drugs workers and those working and volunteering in the wider community within an addiction context.

Content

Stage 1     Certificate | NFQ Level 6 | 60 Credits


Module 1     Learning to Learn at Third Level
Module 2     Introduction to Community Development
Module 3     Social Analysis
Module 4     Group Work and Facilitation Skills
Module 5     The Nature and Context of Addiction
Module 6     Drug Prevention, Education and Awareness


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     Introduction to Counselling and Motivational Interviewing
Module 6     Approaches to Treatment and Rehabilitation


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     Community Drug Work and Leadership in Practice
Module 6     Community Development and Technology

Target Group

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

Entry Requirement

For more information visit: https://www.ancosan.ie/higher-education/ba-addiction-community/

Selection Procedure

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

Qualification
BA Degree
Assessment
Accreditation
Background

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

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-addiction-community/
Cost
€5,400 or €1,800 per stage