MA Youth Work and Community Development at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

This course will allow you to become a qualified youth and community worker, increasing your employment opportunities in this rapidly changing field. It is validated by the National Youth Agency. You will participate in a rich and culturally diverse teaching and learning environment and undertake two challenging placements, enabling you to apply your knowledge and hone your practical skills.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 18 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 25 Jan 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Critical Perspectives in Youth & Community Work, Promoting Inclusive Practice, Placement 1 (200 hours), Understanding Social Research & Evaluation, Leadership & Management: Self, Team & Organisation, Placement 2 (200 hours), Global Perspectives in Practice, Dissertation.

Career pathways

By enhancing your ability to build trusting, professional relationships with troubled and challenging young people, coupled with proven experience of working in multi-agency settings, you will become an effective youth and community worker who will be sought after by employers. Youth Worker

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from a work environment or from a voluntary setting environment. Applicants should demonstrate in their personal statement the relevant work or voluntary experience they have gained with young people or adults in a community related setting. All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. All applications should be supported by a reference, All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course. For further information on DBS checks, click here. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,670 a year (2026/27). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £8670. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,440 a year (2026/27). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £18440. Source

Intake: 25 Jan 2027

Duration: 18 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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