Community Youth Work BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is validated by NSETS (North South Education and Training Standards Committee) and confers professional status on those who successfully complete the three years of study. The programme integrates teaching and practice in its approach to learning. The modules of study reflect the need for students to develop knowledge and skills for practice. There are three work-based assessed practice modules over the four-year period, which last for an average of 20 weeks at 15 hours per week. These include the context of youth work, principles and practice of youth work (interpersonal skills and informal education), psychology, sociology, social policy and management, and supervision theory and practice. Community development and applied independent study also form key elements of the programme. The staff team are experienced youth work practitioners with a range of specialisms. Youth justice, gender-based work, community relations, sexual orientation and mental health are some of the research themes which the team have focused upon. This programme is endorsed by NSETS (North South Education and Training Standards committee) and confers professional status on those who successfully complete the three years of study.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is validated by NSETS (North South Education and Training Standards Committee) and confers professional status on those who successfully complete the three years of study. The programme integrates teaching and practice in its approach to learning. The modules of study reflect the need for students to develop knowledge and skills for practice. There are three work-based assessed practice modules over the four-year period, which last for an average of 20 weeks at 15 hours per week. These include the context of youth work, principles and practice of youth work (interpersonal skills and informal education), psychology, sociology, social policy and management, and supervision theory and practice. Community development and applied independent study also form key elements of the programme. The staff team are experienced youth work practitioners with a range of specialisms. Youth justice, gender-based work, community relations, sexual orientation and mental health are some of the research themes which the team have focused upon. This programme is endorsed by NSETS (North South Education and Training Standards committee) and confers professional status on those who successfully complete the three years of study.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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