BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

Through supervised professional practice placements and university-based study, you will learn how to work with young people and the communities in which they live to help them realise their potential. This delicate and expert approach will allow you to build relationships, helping to inspire and stimulate the people you work with to make positive changes in their lives. The BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work programme qualifies you as a professional worker with validation through the National Youth Agency.

Faculty: Education, Communities & Children | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Introduction to youth and community work, Interpersonal communication & relationship skills, Engaging with learning, Diversity, inclusion & social justice, Issues & interventions, Level 4 professional practice placement. 2nd Year: Policy & practice, Youth & Community Practice in the Digital World, Developing & leading projects, Practitioner research, Level 5 professional practice placement. 3rd Year: Organising, leading & managing practice, Practitioner research project, Changing practice: current controversies & dilemmas, Level 6 professional practice placement, My Professional Identity.

Career pathways

The jobs market has changed significantly over the past few years and these are exciting times for graduates from this programme as the range and scope of employment opportunities has never been so diverse. Opportunities exist across the sectors, in voluntary and charitable organisations, in the public sector, for example children’s services, schools and colleges, and in the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three A-levels at grades CCC-BBC; Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM; Access to HE Diploma accepted with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range; GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification; T Level - Pass (C and above) - M; Applicants should have sufficient practical experience prior to commencement of the course (i.e. 100 hours).; A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required.; An interview is required.; We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,200 a year (2026/27). Non-UK rate for undergraduate and foundation degrees from the university fee table. Source

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/10a46211-0e9c-f6de-2861-643d43fadbf7

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