Youth and Community Work, BA Hons

This programme is designed for students who wish to work in a variety of youth and community settings. Successful completion leads to qualified status in England under the professional endorsement procedures set out by the National Youth Agency and follows closely the national occupational standards set for youth work.

UCAS code

L530 A BA/YCS

School

Education

Location

Avery Hill Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4-6 years part-time (including employment-based route)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: 200 UCAS points

Assessment

Students are assessed through written and practical assignments, a portfolio which comprises learning skills, a professional reflective journal and placement records.

Professional recognition

This programme is accredited by the National Youth Agency.

Career options

Graduate opportunities are available in a variety of youth and community settings. For example youth clubs, youth arts and sports projects, pupil referral units and youth offending teams.

Please note

Applicants for this programme are subject to the following:

– Criminal Records Bureau check
– Occupational health screening

In addition, all candidates will be required to attend an interview.

Year 1

Learning and Research 1 - The Sociological Imagination (15 credits)
Politics and policy for Youth work (15 credits)
Working with Groups in Youth and Community Work (15 credits)
Foundations in Practice (Counselling and interpersonal skills) (15 credits)
Equality and Diversity (15 credits)
Management (15 credits)
Youth in Transition (15 credits)
Placement (15 credits)

Year 2

Learning and Research 2 (Investigative Approaches to Youth and Community) (15 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Youth and Community Work (15 credits)
Community work policy and practice (15 credits)
Inclusive Policy and Practice for Youth and Community Work (15 credits)
Performance management (15 credits)
Education in the Community (15 credits)
Placements (30 credits)

Year 3

Leading and Managing in Integrated Services (15 credits)
Placement (30 credits)
Learning and research 3 (Enquiry Project) (30 credits)
Critical Professionalism (15 credits)
Two 15-credit options from: Youth and Community Work, the Historical Context; Volunteering in the Community; Comparative and International Social Policy; Youth Work with Girls; Supervision in Youth and Community Work Practice; Counselling: Training the Trainers; Youth Justice and Social Control; Critical Race Theory and Practice; Psychology of Adolescence (30 credits)

Placements

Find out about the placement opportunities we offer.

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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