If you’re looking to progress your career working with young people, community groups and partnerships, then this course could be for you. You’ll already have an FdA, Dip HE or equivalent qualification in youth and community work or a similar field and you may already be working in the sector. You’ll have the opportunity to study full-time or part-time alongside students studying the full-time Youth and Community BA(Hons).

Why Youth and Community Studies?

• As part of the course you’ll have the opportunity to explore a whole range of subjects relating to young people in today’s society, including education, learning and development, society and how groups and communities interact, social policy and inclusion.
• We’ll also support you in expanding your knowledge and understanding of government policies, current theories and strategies relating to young people.
• If you’re already working in the field, you’ll draw on your experience whilst studying the course. Otherwise you’ll be supported in finding a voluntary placement to support your learning.
• You’ll be taught by an outstanding team of teachers. You’ll also have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.

Placements

If you’re already working in the field, you’ll draw on your experience whilst studying the course. Otherwise you’ll be supported in finding a voluntary placement to support your learning..

Your Career

If you already have a foundation degree level qualification in youth and community work or similar, our course enables you to gain a full honours degree qualification. It will help you progress your career working with young people and communities.

We know you’re coming to university to undertake your course, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition. 

So while you’re here (and for life after you graduate) the Careers and Employability Service offer professional help, support and guidance, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs and one-to-one guidance sessions. Find out more about the Service.