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Community Engagement - Professional Diploma Programme content

Work and learn with local communities to address their real-world needs with our unique Professional Diploma in Community Engagement

Key information

EU fees per year €3,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration 11 months
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Blended
Start date September
Award Professional Diploma
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Key information

  • Complete part-time over one year
  • Bended delivery combining off campus community-based work and online workshops
  • Modules taught during autumn, spring, and summer semesters
  • Submit a final evaluation project in the summer semester 

You will learn through a blend of

  • Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
  • Reflective practice and guided research
  • Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Programme content

Core module

  • Engaged Research Design (UP5101) – Work in an inclusive inter-disciplinary team to consult with local community partners t and co-design a project to address a community-identified need. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Core module

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Core module

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

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