BA Community Work

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Objectives The course gives you an understanding of the theory and practice of Community Work. The course is of particular interest to people from diverse educational backgrounds who have engaged in community-based voluntary work. Successful applicants will be committed to issues of social justice,anti-discriminatory practice and empowerment of others.
Entry requirements Entry Requirements: Our typical minimum entry requirements for applicants with A levels/AS levels/BTEC is 180 points. Applications from students with non-traditional qualifications are welcome.
Academic title BA Community Work
Course description BA Community Work

Programme

1st year overview

Modules provide a theoretical and practical understanding of:

    * Social Science for Community Context
    * Social Policy and Practice
    * Communication Skills
    * Introduction to Youth and Community Work
    * Anti-Discriminatory Practice

Students also complete an Introductory Placement (180 hrs in Semester B).

2nd year overview

You will study Youth Policy and Practice; Community Policy and Practice and Management. These modules lay the foundations for a full time, 12 week, advanced level placement between February and May.

3rd year overview

You will choose three specialist modules to develop areas of particular interest.You will also undertake an advanced research module to support a supervised action-research, practice relevant dissertation equating to two taught modules.