PgDipComparative European Perspectives: Youth Work and Social Disadvantage
Study location | United Kingdom, University of Bedfordshire |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 Years |
Study language | English |
Awards | PgDip |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language |
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Language requirements | English |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
COURSE SUMMARY
This course provides the ideal opportunity for senior practitioners
and managers within youth work services to enhance their career
development. It also provides excellent opportunities for graduates
currently employed in this field.
During the course you will:
- Access a curriculum pathway designed to increase your awareness of
social justice and responsibility in policymaking on a local, national
and international level - Enjoy the opportunity to adapt internationally acclaimed research
to the practicalities of real youth work practice
Areas of study you may cover on this course include:
- Optional and core units from the Masters of Arts Applied Public
Policy Childrens and Young Peoples Services
PDCEPAAP
Career opportunities
CAREER MANAGEMENT SKILLS
As an `applied programme of study, students will be constantly
encouraged to integrate personal, academic and career development in
line with their own professional development goals and if relevant,
external criteria, e.g. `2020 Children and Young Peoples Workforce
Strategy (Dec 08)
The Centre for Personal and Career Development (CPCD) is available to
support and advise all students.
At Masters level, students are encouraged to take greater
responsibility for their career management, with the support of the
Careers Service, which offer one-to-one career coaching. Students are
encouraged to use the various Career Management on-line tools
available for self-assessment and identification of career
opportunities.
CAREER/FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Career:
Senior practitioner and strategic management and policy development
roles within the childrens and young peoples workforce
Further study:
This course will facilitate the acquisition of skills to enable
future professional development and the identification of learning
needs and opportunities.
MA in Comparative European Perspectives: Youth Work and Social
Disadvantage
Professional Doctorates are currently available in Leadership of
Childrens and Young Peoples Services (including Youth Justice
pathway).
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