BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) BA (Hons)

Engage your passion for education and a fairer society with this innovative degree programme. <br/><br/>Designed to give you the skills you need to make a difference in today’s complex and evolving educational landscape, expect to learn about educational processes, systems and approaches within cultural, societal and political contexts.<br/><br/>Youll build your experience with work placements and project-based learning, study towards Forest School accreditation, and gain the nationally recognised professional Youth Work qualification (JNC) alongside your degree.<br/><br/>Key topics include youth justice, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and community engagement. By blending theory and practice, you’ll develop essential skills to challenge inequalities, amplify youth voices, and foster social inclusion.<br/><br/>**Why study at Hull?**<br/><br/><br/>* Specialise in what interests you: Gain a core understanding of educational studies as well as specialising in your chosen pathway.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain hands-on experience: Put the theory into practice on work placements and in our Forest School Training Centre..<br/><br/><br/>* Study abroad: Boost your employability by studying abroad at one of our partner universities, gaining a global understanding of educational practices.<br/><br/><br/>**Where could this take me?**<br/><br/>With extensive support from experts and hands-on opportunities, this course prepares you for a rewarding career in youth and community work.<br/><br/>Youll graduate with the skills to empower young people, amplify their voices, and make a difference in communities.<br/><br/>Many graduates take up a role in teaching, educational administration and management, while others pursue a research role in an educational setting, or work with training and caring organisations. You can also go on to further study with this recognised route to PGCE and education-related postgraduate courses.