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MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway at University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This 15-month course is for those wanting to work with young people in a variety of settings, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career in youth work. You explore the theory, practice, research and policy that underpins children’s, youth and family services while developing your understanding of children’s rights and welfare.

Faculty: School of Education and English  |  Department: Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Dimensions of childhood, youth and families; Professional practice portfolio; Research methods 1: setting deep foundations; PG dissertation in Applied Social Sciences.

Career pathways

Students often go on to work in areas such as youth work, community development or educational settings, specialising in young people.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a related area.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £11,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 for the whole programme (2027/28). The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £18,250. Source

Intake: September

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