Youth and Community Work (Youth Work) - BA (Hons)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Cardiff Met - Cyncoed

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At Cardiff Met, the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work is an exciting, forward-thinking degree which has recently been revalidated and endorsed. This course will fully prepare you to respond to the current and emerging needs of young people and communities, whilst training as a professional youth and community worker. If you are looking to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a key role in society, this degree could be for you. Throughout the degree you will learn about the ...Read more

At Cardiff Met, the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work is an exciting, forward-thinking degree which has recently been revalidated and endorsed. This course will fully prepare you to respond to the current and emerging needs of young people and communities, whilst training as a professional youth and community worker. If you are looking to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a key role in society, this degree could be for you. Throughout the degree you will learn about the key issues facing young people and wider communities in society. You will grow in confidence, whilst gaining the knowledge, skills and experience required to be a passionate, supportive and engaging youth worker. In each year of study, you will gain significant practical experience on professional placement to enhance your learning and employability, through our strong links and partnerships.Course Length:Three years full-time for the degree or four years full-time with the foundation certificate.

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66th
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