**Why study this course?** Focusing on young people, this course takes an in-depth look at evolving identities, media representations, social policy, community development and the history of government approach to youth policy. This course encompasses cultural studies, criminology, sociology and psychology to provide insights into everything from youth work to urban gang life and young people’s social welfare. London Met is the 2017 "preferred provider" of the The North East London (NEL) commissioning panel, representing the Social Work Development Partnership of five local authorities. The partnership has commissioned us to train existing social workers who can supervise graduates starting out in social work, meaning you'll receive a continuity of support by London Met from your education through to your career. In the 2020 National Student Survey, 100% of our Youth Studies students agreed that their teaching team was good at explaining things, with 91% saying that the course had given them positive learning opportunities. **More about this course** The transition into adulthood is often viewed as challenging and complex, but it’s also a time of fresh opportunities and new discoveries. Young people are represented in association with contemporary social concerns, ranging from unemployment to social relationships and youth protests, yet at the same time, they’ve become a pulsating presence in the media and in creative arts. This interdisciplinary degree will develop your skills to work with young people and practice youth work. You’ll explore the phenomenon of youth culture, providing an understanding of youth in a social, cultural and political context. You’ll examine local, national and global issues, and developments that shape young people’s lives and life experiences. Practical and transferable skills essential to employment, further education and research you'll gain through this degree include computing, video production and multimedia creativity, as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis. You’ll be taught by qualified and experienced practitioners in youth-centred research, and you’ll also be able to take part in debates with expert external speakers. In your second and third year, there are a range of modules designed to represent aspects of youth culture and current social issues impacting on young people. These include subjects relating and prompting analysis of youth, resistance and social control, and exploring and critiquing the notion of self, identity and gender. You’ll be able choose modules that focus on areas which interest you. You’ll be able to examine topics including the relationship between the media and young people’s cultural experiences and expressions, anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, mental health in young people. **What our students say** Current student, Michael Ayeni, had this to say about his experience: "This course has really helped me – it has provided me with a solid background knowledge in youth work and the skills I need. Through this course, I've been able to think in a different dimension about working with young people." "I feel that this course will enhance my future career prospects through my learnt skills and knowledge. The leader's passion has definitely infected me with enthusiasm to make a difference in society with youth practice." National Student Survey (NSS) 2016

Example Year 1 modules include: Introduction to Criminology Theory (core, 30 credits); Introduction to Working with Young People (core, 30 credits); Social Problems and Social Issues (core, 30 credits); Principles of Community Work (core, 30 credits). Example Year 2 modules include: Management and Leadership in Youth and Community (core, 30 credits); Researching Youth and Community Issues (core, 30 credits); Youth Resistance and Social Control (core, 15 credits); Crime and the Media (option, 15 credits); Human Rights, Social Justice and Diversity (option, 30 credits); Principles and Practice of Youth Work (option, 30 credits); Youth Culture and the Media (option, 15 credits); Youth, Crime and Violence (option, 15 credits). Example Year 3 modules include: Community and Youth Dissertation (core, 30 credits); Management and Supervision in Youth and Community Work Settings (core, 30 credits); Social Control, Drugs and Organised Crime (core, 30 credits); Development and Social Enterprise (option, 30 credits); Homelessness and Housing Policy (option, 15 credits); Housing Issues and Housing Solutions (option, 15 credits); Work Placement for Professional Development (option, 30 credits); Extension of Knowledge (option, 15 credits).

You’ll be assessed through coursework, class test, exam, individual and group presentation, work placement portfolios and an explorative project.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: L531

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
EU	15576.0	Year 1
International	15576.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	15576.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	15576.0	Year 1

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

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