Community and Youth Work BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Community and Youth Work BA (Hons)
Transform the lives of struggling communities. Empower young people to achieve their potential. Qualify for an incredibly satisfying career in youth and community work where youll be changing lives every day.
The BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work degree will prepare you for a successful career in working with young people and in communities across a variety of settings.
Our recently updated youth work course offers you the opportunity to develop your ability to work with communities and young people (both theoretically and via extensive practice) and study the knowledg...
Transform the lives of struggling communities. Empower young people to achieve their potential. Qualify for an incredibly satisfying career in youth and community work where youll be changing lives every day.<br/><br/>The BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work degree will prepare you for a successful career in working with young people and in communities across a variety of settings.<br/>Our recently updated youth work course offers you the opportunity to develop your ability to work with communities and young people (both theoretically and via extensive practice) and study the knowledge, skills and values of youth work and community development in order to graduate with a professional JNC qualification in Youth Work alongside your degree.<br/>Just like the practice of community development and youth work, this course has been designed in a creative way and offers much more than lectures and writing essays, by going beyond the theoretical. Youll learn how to understand the problems faced by young people and communities and how to change situations and realities. The curriculum focuses on achieving social justice and celebrating the assets that are abundant in communities and societies, particularly within those communities that have been disadvantaged. The curriculum offers you a holistic learning experience which has professional practice and employability built in.<br/><br/>If youre ready to make a positive difference in the world, the team are ready to hear from you.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
L522
Institution Code
S84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
Entry requirements A minimum of 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) will normally be required. Applicants who don't meet this requirement will still be considered if they're in a suitable employment setting and are supported by their employer. Applicants must also be successful in an interview for the course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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