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BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work

Plymouth Marjon University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work will develop your professional identity through your unique placements, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills.

Placements are a significant part of the course and help you build the professional confidence and skills necessary to make a difference in other people’s lives. You can do your placement in three different environments, broadening your skills and experience as you progress. For example, you may choose to do one of your placements overseas with our partner Helsinki Youth Service.

General Eligibility

Three A-levels at grades CCD or above

Or BTEC triple grades MMP or above

Or Access 3-36 D/M with min 3D

And GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above

A DBS check and an interview are required.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to youth and community work

  • Interpersonal communication & relationship skills

  • Engaging with learning

  • Diversity, inclusion & social justice

  • Issues & interventions

  • Level 1 professional practice placement

2 Year 2
  • Policy & practice

  • Participatory group work

  • Developing & leading projects

  • Practitioner research

  • Level 2 professional practice placement

3 Year 3
  • Organising, leading & managing practice

  • Practitioner research project

  • Changing practice: current controversies & dilemmas

  • Level 3 professional practice placement

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS for UKVI - Minimum of 6.0 in each category

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) - Minimum of 33/50 in each category

PTE Academic UKVI - Minimum of 59 in each category

Skills for English UKVI B2 (4 components) - Pass in each category

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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