BA Youth & Community Work (JNC)
About this course
BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work (JNC) is an undergraduate social work degree focused on professional practice, community development, and informal education. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum incorporates supervised fieldwork practice placements in every year of study, alongside professional endorsement from Education Training Standards Wales. The first year introduces the core principles and values of youth and community work through modules such as Understanding Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice, Asset-Based Community Development, Work with Young People and Others, and Facilitating Learning and Development in Youth Work. The second year shifts towards broader contextual analysis and inquiry methods via Critically Thinking About Youth and Community Work, Connecting Research and Practice, and Work with Communities. The final year involves advanced management, educational perspectives, and independent study through Critical Perspectives in Education, Dissertation, Plan and Implement Strategy and Youth Work Activities for Young People, and Develop, Lead and Manage Self and Others.
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Entry requirements
Applicants need to have completed a relevant L3 qualification. Previous experience of 100 hours in a Youth and Community Work setting is required and must be evidenced . This can be gained in voluntary or paid work within the field of youth and community work. The programme team can advise students regarding volunteering and work experience opportunities if required . All applicants considered suitable for the course will be interviewed, and those with disabilities or from relevant courses will automatically be offered an interview. Many modules will require you to be working in, or have access to, a suitable youth and community work practice environment in order for you to contextualise your learning and complete the assessments. You will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB) so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 75%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 20%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Understanding Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice
- Asset-Based Community Development
- Work with Young People and Others
- Facilitating Learning and Development in Youth Work
- Critically Thinking About Youth and Community Work
- Connecting Research and Practice
- Work with Communities
- Critical Perspectives in Education
- Dissertation
- Plan and Implement Strategy and Youth Work Activities for Young People
- Develop, Lead and Manage Self and Others
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Youth & Community Work (JNC) at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Social work.
What do graduates of BA Youth & Community Work (JNC) at Wrexham 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 & Community Work (JNC) at Wrexham University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Youth & Community Work (JNC) at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Youth & Community Work (JNC) at Wrexham University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.