BA (Hons)Youth and Community Studies
| Study location | United Kingdom, High Wycombe |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | YCS1 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
You’re a people person. You want to engage community groups in life-enhancing projects. Or maybe you have plans to help young people who might not have anyone else to turn to. But how do you start?
This course gives you a broad experience of youth and community work to help you find your own route to a rewarding career. With an equal mix of academic and practical work, you’ll have a solid understanding of current issues and the skills to make a difference.
- Benefit from regular contact with a mentor who’ll guide you in your career goals
- Take part in group projects to get a real flavour of what it takes to run a successful community programme
- Explore placement opportunities to enhance your career
- Keep your options open with the wide scope of the course
- Learn from Bucks staff with decades of professional and academic expertise
Career opportunities
You could explore youth support work, community initiatives, charity work, social enterprise, or targeted community projects. You might also decide to carry on your studies with a postgraduate degree, such as our MSc Social Work.
The course is an ideal stepping stone for professional practice. Since we cover a wide range of areas, you could go on to study a topic in more detail with a professional qualification. Potential career areas include:
- substance misuse
- community development
- youth work
- family support
- primary education
- social work
- charities and NGOs
Please note that this course is Subject to Validation.
Please note that this course is Subject to Validation.