BA Degree in Leadership and Community Development

Qualification
Qualification Name
Duration
Course Length

Fee
Course Fee
Start Date
Start Date

About this course

Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings. Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.

About this course

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.

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

Qualification
NFQ Level 7
Duration
3 year programme
Fee
€5,400 or
€1,800 per stage
Start Date
September

Applications for our Higher Education courses starting in September 2026 will open in Spring 2026. Email he.admin@ancosan.ie with any queries.

An Cosán’s holistic, learner-centered approach puts you, the learner, at the heart of all we do. We provide ‘a place of hearth and home’ and know that our learners’ basic needs must be met before they can excel in their studies

Our Courses

Quick Links