Youth and Community - BA (Hons)

This innovative degree course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to work effectively in a variety of settings with young people and communities. Students will learn about the complex issues affecting youth and communities, including social exclusion, inequality, and marginalization, and develop the necessary tools to address these challenges through practical interventions and community-based projects. The course will provide students with a deep understanding of the needs and experiences of young people and communities, as well as the policies and practices that shape their lives. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in research and consultancy work, gaining valuable experience in evaluating and improving programs and services for young people and communities.

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical activities, including community-based projects. Students will have the opportunity to engage with local organizations and agencies, gaining valuable experience in working with young people and communities. The course also includes a placement year, providing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Unlock Your Potential at Birmingham City University - A Leading Institution for Education and Research in Youth and Community Studies

Birmingham City University is a leading institution for education and research in the field of youth and community studies. With a strong focus on practical application and real-world experience, the course at Birmingham City University provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact in their chosen careers. The university's location in the heart of the UK also provides students with access to a wide range of cultural, social, and economic contexts, offering valuable opportunities for learning and development.

The Youth and Community degree at BCU is a contemporary and exciting course, which has accreditation from the Joint Negotiating Committee, which is the professional body that accredits Youth Workers in England and Wales. The course has been designed with key stakeholders, including the National Youth Agency, UK Youth, youth work managers, practitioners, and young people themselves, to integrate the core knowledge and skills required to jump-start a successful career, working with young people and communities, whether that be in the public sector, non-governmental organizations/voluntary field or private sector. Practice skills, cultural competencies, communication, placement, and community engagement opportunities, have been built-in throughout the program, to ensure students incrementally develop the essential and specialist skills and expertise to build thriving careers, working with diverse young people and communities.

BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 3 subjects.