BA (Hons) Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

Challenging, dynamic and interactive, this programme is ideal if you have experience of community and youth work and it gives you opportunities for critical reflection and exploration of recent developments in the field. Combining academic study in the social sciences with fieldwork placements, this programme will enable you to develop as a youth and community development worker equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Introduction to Social Work, Community Development, and Youth Work, Group Work, Introduction to Applied Social Science Research, Fieldwork Practice I, Race, Racism and Professional Practice, Introduction to Social Science, Identity, Agency & Environment 2, Community Development and Youth Work in Context.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a BA (Hons) degree in Social Science, Community Development and Youth Work; a professional qualification recognised by the National Youth Agency (NYA) and the Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth and Community Workers (JNC). The programme can lead to careers in the broad community development, community and youth work field in statutory, voluntary and independent sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept the following qualifications: A-level: CC. BTEC: MPP. International Baccalaureate: Successful completion. Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including a number of distinctions/merits in subject specific modules. Scottish qualifications: CCCCC (Higher) or CC (Advanced Higher). European Baccalaureate: 60%. You'll also need. One year's full-time (or two years' part-time) work experience (paid or voluntary) in a related field. Evidence of academic achievement at Level 3 (A-level) standard; preferably two A-level passes or equivalent and three GCSE passes or equivalent. To fulfil our fitness to train requirements. In some cases, it may be possible to admit applicants on the basis of practical experience alone, provided that evidence of this experience is presented at interview. English language: IELTS 6.0 no element lower than 5.5. UCAS code L530.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/apply/

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