12 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This Youth and Community Work (with JNC recognition) MSc is a National Youth Agency (NYA) and Endorsements Standards Board (ESB) approved qualification. The course leads to Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) recognition, which means you’ll become a JNC-qualified Professional Youth Worker and Community Development Practitioner when you successfully complete the course.
If you already hold JNC recognition, or have an existing Level 6 qualification from either the National Youth Agency (NYA) or the Endorsement and Quality Standards Boards for Community Development Learning (ESB), please see our Youth and Community Work (Advanced Practice) MSc instead.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This Youth and Community Work (with JNC recognition) MSc is a National Youth Agency (NYA) and Endorsements Standards Board (ESB) approved qualification. The course leads to Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) recognition, which means you’ll become a JNC-qualified Professional Youth Worker and Community Development Practitioner when you successfully complete the course.
If you already hold JNC recognition, or have an existing Level 6 qualification from either the National Youth Agency (NYA) or the Endorsement and Quality Standards Boards for Community Development Learning (ESB), please see our Youth and Community Work (Advanced Practice) MSc instead.
Admission Requirements
You will be required to have:
- an undergraduate degree with second-class honours or above
- GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above, or acceptable equivalent
- three-six months' experience in a related area, such as paid or unpaid experience in community and youth work organisations or charities. A reference will be required to verify work experience.
In addition to the above, you will also need to pass an interview with the course leader.
All suitable applicants are required to have an Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce which is registered with the DBS Update Service.
We consider all applications on a case-by-case basis so even if you do not meet all of the requirements above, we may still consider your application. If you do have an undergraduate degree but have an alternative qualification and extensive work experience in community and youth work, we would like to hear from you.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
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