BA Youth and Community Work

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  • Objectives
    This degree is designed for people who want to study the many approaches to informal education with young people and adults, to develop the skills, knowledge and values of a youth and community work practitioner and to gain the nationally endorsed professional qualification in youth and community work.
  • Practical experience
    The degree includes fieldwork practice, which will account for 40% of your time each year.
  • Entry requirements
    Entry Requirements This course is subject to the University minimum entry requirements.You should have 80 points at A level, AS level or VCE and GCSE English Language at grade C or above, or equivalent. Criminal records bureau and health checks will be carried out during the interview process to ensure your suitability to work in this field.
  • Academic title
    BA Youth and Community Work
  • Course description
    Course Structure

    In addition to fieldwork placements, you will study subjects:

    Year 1

    Foundations for Fieldwork
    Developing Fieldwork

    Youth Welfare and Social Policy
    Informal Education Theory and Reading
    Self in its Social Context
    Perspectives on Young People's Experiences and Development

    Year 2

    Working with Individuals
    Issues of Social Exclusion
    Community Development Project
    Working with Groups
    Representation and Youth Culture
    Young People, Social Control and Youth Justice

    Year 3

    Major Study
    Theories of Informal and Community Education
    Management and Professional Practice
    Plus your choice from a range of options.

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