Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Youth and Community Work is an exit point from the master’s programme that leads to a professional qualification in youth and community work through its endorsement for youth work by ETS Cymru Wales. The qualification significantly enhances employment opportunities in youth and community work.

General Eligibility

Applicants should have a minimum of 200 hours of direct and recent experience in youth and community work, community development work or associated occupational groups. In addition, applicants should usually possess a degree or a relevant professional qualification. Practitioners who do not have a first degree but with considerable professional experience can apply for exceptional entry. Please contact the Programme Director to discuss this further. We only offer conditional places for this course, subject to obtaining an enhanced DBS check before starting the course.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permits weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS 6.5 overall in all elements, or equivalent.

  TOEFL IBT

  Overall - 72

  Reading - 18

  Speaking - 20

  Listening - 17

  Writing - 17