BA Youth and Community Work
About this course
The BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work is an undergraduate degree within the social work domain, focused on methods for engaging young people and communities. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete supervised professional practice placements across three distinct environments during the course, with validation provided through the National Youth Agency. The first year introduces the history, values, and practices of youth work through compulsory modules such as Introduction to youth and community work, Interpersonal communication & relationship skills, Engaging with learning, Diversity, inclusion & social justice, Issues & interventions, and Level 4 professional practice placement. The second year examines policy contexts and project design via Policy & practice, Youth & Community Practice in the Digital World, Developing & leading projects, Practitioner research, and Level 5 professional practice placement. The final year focuses on leadership, contemporary controversies, and professional identity through Organising, leading & managing practice, Practitioner research project, Changing practice: current controversies & dilemmas, Level 6 professional practice placement, and My Professional Identity.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 - 112. Three A-levels at grades CCC-BBC Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification T Level - Pass (C and above) - M Applicants should have sufficient practical experience prior to commencement of the course (i.e. 100 hours). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and students. All students are expected to share this commitment and demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required. An interview is required. We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 40%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- South West: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Youth Agency (NYA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to youth and community work
- Interpersonal communication & relationship skills
- Engaging with learning
- Diversity, inclusion & social justice
- Issues & interventions
- Level 4 professional practice placement
- Policy & practice
- Youth & Community Practice in the Digital World
- Developing & leading projects
- Practitioner research
- Level 5 professional practice placement
- Organising, leading & managing practice
- Practitioner research project
- Changing practice: current controversies & dilemmas
- Level 6 professional practice placement
- My Professional Identity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Youth and Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £27,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Youth and Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Youth and Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Youth and Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BA Youth and Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Youth Agency (NYA).
How many students continue on BA Youth and Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.