Introduction:

If you have a degree, and ideally experience of working with young people, then this is the course for you. You may want to become a (JNC) Professionally Recognised Youth Worker or gain a Masters level postgraduate qualification, or both! This course will provide you with an opportunity to both study and work in Children and Young People Services across differing settings and contexts giving you the freedom to guide your career the way you want to.

What you’ll study

Drawing on the research traditions of Youth, this?course has wide application within the field of?social/informal education, education, sociology, criminology, politics and psychology.

You will be joining a course that explores the most significant social, cultural and economic changes that affect the lives of young people today, and engages with contemporary debates that explain and theorise young people’s lives.

Key themes include the notion of ‘self and identity’ within ‘communities of practice’; historical and emergent ‘critical issues’ within contemporary society; required ‘work-based learning’ concepts underpinned by pedagogy; and the ever-changing pedagogy and practice understanding of ‘leadership and management’ within contemporary society.

How you’re taught

An enthusiastic and supportive teaching team, who are highly accomplished and experienced in the Youth Work/Working with Young People sector, will teach and guide you. Their expertise in the subject informs the course and ensures you have an up-to-date and relevant learning experience.

Experienced Youth Practitioners are involved in various teaching sessions to share their specialist knowledge and experiences of working with young people. To provide you with a first-class learning experience and to guarantee you have an opportunity to make the most of your time at university, you'll receive contact time through a diverse range of delivery methods.

Structured teaching is delivered through a combination of traditional lectures and seminars. The smaller group seminars provide opportunities to develop skills in problem-solving, group working, analysis, debating and presentation, and to discuss a wide range of views.

This course links academic theory to contemporary practice through placements, visits and guest speakers. You will also learn from audio-visual presentations, information technology-based exercises, and practical experience.