BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work)
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–104 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE English Language/Literature at Grade 4 or C or above. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 26 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-102 UCAS tariff points CACHE L3 Extended Diploma: C
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focusing on youth and community work. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme leads to the Youth Work (JNC) qualification and covers the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work. Students complete three professional placements in settings such as statutory and voluntary organisations and alternative education, and the course includes a supervised extended research project.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Education, Power and Knowledge
- Learning Across the Lifespan
- Ethical Dilemmas and the Moral Maze
- Social Justice and Social Change
- Managing Self in Contemporary Practice Contexts
- Participation, Engagement and Applied Professional Ethics with Young People and Communities
- Issues and Interventions in Youth and Community Work
- Communities of Practice (YCW)
- Professional Practice Placement (YCW)
- Voice and Influence
- Extended Research Project
- Professional Practice Placement (YCW 2)