Youth Work and Communities
Birmingham City University
Youth Work and Communities
Course Summary
The Youth Work and Communities 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 organisations/voluntary field or private sector.
Practice skills, cultural competencies, communication, placement and community engagement opportunities, have been built-in throughout the programme, to ensure students incrementally develop the essential and specialist skills and expertise to build thriving careers, working with diverse young people and communities.
The Youth Work and Communities BA degree at BCU offers:
- A JNC recognised qualification to work in Youth Work, which is also valued and recognised in many other ‘people work’ contexts and sectors, in the UK and across the globe
- A core focus on diversity, equality and social difference. We offer opportunities to learn and work on placement in Britain’s second biggest city, with highly diverse young people and communities, in a vibrant urban context of rapid social change. This experience is supported with diversity-oriented learning on core modules
- A core leadership and enterprise strand, which runs throughout the programme, to develop skills to fast-track your career through strategic, project management and youth work organisational skills
- A global focus and commitment throughout modules, and in two dedicated modules, situated in level 5 and level 6, which prepare students for careers that could lead to employment anywhere in the world. We integrate global issues in youth and community across your studies, such as refugee and migrant support, cross-cultural working, working in situations of conflict and anti-modern slavery/anti-trafficking practice
- Opportunities at level 5 and 6 to select optional modules including: mental health and counselling approaches, black political activism, youth, crime and justice
- Excellent placements throughout the three years to provide experiential learning and opportunities to build professional networks and your own field of interest in youth and community
- Research skills training specifically focused upon working with diverse communities and young people
- Coverage of innovative and creative digital skills and practice for youth and community work
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code: 1076
Institution code: B25
Campus Name: Curzon Building Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A maximum of three subjects are considered (excluding General Studies). A levels and other level 3 qualifications
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and merit overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required.
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credit at level 5 and merit overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the third year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5. A transcript will be required
Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points A maximum of two subjects along with two A levels or level 3 qualifications. excluding General Studies
Pass 60 credits overall At least 45 credits at level 3. 18 level 3 must be achieved at either merit or distinction grade. In a Social Sciences/Humanities pathway
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
For Students who do not already hold GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not Literature) English A-grade 4 or above or English B - grade 5 from IB Diploma will be accepted.
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
Four subjects This must include English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 or A-C/A1-C3) or Higher level minimum grade H5/D1
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Applicants should have appropriate and sufficient experience of youth and community work before starting the programme. It is recommended that students have completed a minimum of 100 hours’ practical work with young people and/or communities prior to commencement on a programme.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | AdditionalDetails |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 58%
Go onto work and study: 82%
Fees and funding
| EU | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| England | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| International | 12800.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU