MA Youth and Community Work
Plymouth Marjon University
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Course SummaryOur exciting MA Youth and Community Work provides a career pathway for anyone who wants to work with young people and communities. You will be encouraged to explore historical and contemporary evidence and theory to develop an enhanced understanding of youth and community work. You will learn how to support inclusive practice that can inspire positive social change.The course offers a rich and culturally diverse teaching and learning environment and you will undertake two ...Read more

Course Summary

Our exciting MA Youth and Community Work provides a career pathway for anyone who wants to work with young people and communities. You will be encouraged to explore historical and contemporary evidence and theory to develop an enhanced understanding of youth and community work. You will learn how to support inclusive practice that can inspire positive social change.

The course offers a rich and culturally diverse teaching and learning environment and you will undertake two placements where you will be able to apply your knowledge and hone your practical skills. The MA Youth and Community Work leads to professionally qualified status in youth work, a nationally recognised qualification from the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), as part of the University’s continued commitment to boosting students’ employability and professional confidence.

What might you become?

The MA Youth & Community Work is validated by the National Youth Agency on behalf of the Joint Negotiating Committee. Successful achievement of the MA confers professionally qualified status for Youth Workers in England.

This course is the pathway to exciting, meaningful, and challenging careers in youth & community work organisations that aim to promote young people’s wellbeing and to empower them and their communities as active, critical citizens who can contribute to positive social change at local, national, and global levels. Our graduates have forged careers in the public and voluntary sectors, in schools, in housing projects and in public health-related projects.

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60/101
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115th
What students say
H
Holly
13 Feb 25

The uni is a small campus, well maintained with amenities on site. The chaplaincy is a lovely place to hang out and your well-being is prioritised here. It’s a friendly place,..Read more

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Marshal
28 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

A relevant degree. You'll display an understanding of youth and community work, as well as a commitment to the values of the course. Interview required. DBS clearance is required.

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£8,500 per year

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£16,500 per year

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£16,500 per year

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Holly
13 Feb 25
Youth & Community Work BA (Hons)
The uni is a small campus, well maintained with amenities on site. The chaplaincy is a lovely place to hang out and your well-being is prioritised here. It’s a friendly place,...
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Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road Plymouth Devon PL6 8BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  2.1 miles away

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