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MA - Master of Arts
Wrexham Campus
Flexible
SEP-25
3 years
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MA - Master of Arts
Wrexham Campus
Flexible
SEP-25
3 years
Select a an exam type
The Youth and Community Studies course is designed for practitioners who already hold a JNC professional qualification, or for those who have previously studied youth work, community development or youth studies and would like to progress their studies at postgraduate level.
Supported by tutors with experience of conducting research in the field, students on the course will work towards generating research that will have implications for youth work policy and practice, helping to shape professional identity within the sector and improve youth work provision for young people.
The youth and community department at Wrexham Glyndwr University is regarded as the ''home of youth work in Wales'', having offered education and training to the youth and community sector for more than 41 years. As such the department has excellent links with employers across North Wales, North West England, and the Midlands, and it works in partnership with organisations across the statutory, voluntary and third sector.
Graduates from the programme are employed in a range of settings from the local authority, voluntary and community sector, and education providers across England, Wales and internationally. Our graduates have gained employment in the British Council, traditional youth and community settings, school-based projects, playwork, work with young carers, work with young offenders, supported living settings, anti-poverty and regeneration work, and drug and alcohol work to name but a few.
Delivered through a blended learning approach students will start each semester with an introductory residential weekend at our Wrexham Campus and then continue learning online with support from dedicated tutors – allowing you to study around home and work commitments.
KEY COURSE FEATURES
ASSESSMENT
Assessments are designed with the dual aims of supporting a students professional development and their academic understanding. This builds knowledge and skill from a belief that being an excellent practitioner means not only working with people but also being able to express yourself in a range of ways that includes writing reports, documents and essays based on the collection and analysis of evidence to build an argument.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndwr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need. Many graduates from the course go on to develop careers within local authorities, voluntary and community organisations and education providers across England, Wales and internationally.
The academic requirements for the course are a good honours degree or appropriate professional qualification. Previous experience of 200 hours in a youth and community work setting is required and must be evidenced. This can be gained in voluntary or paid work within the field of youth and community work. The programme team are able to advise students regarding volunteering and practice experience opportunities if required. All applicants considered suitable will be interviewed, with those with disabilities or from relevant courses automatically being offered an interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,650 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
£2,650 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
£2,650 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications....