BA (Hons) Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) at University of Hull

A professionally qualifying degree leading to the nationally recognised Youth Work (JNC) qualification, covering models, theories and interventions in youth and community work and the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work. It includes three professional placements in statutory and voluntary settings, locally or abroad.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education  |  Department: School of Education  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with foundation year)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is shared with Education Studies. Year 2 covers Managing Self in Contemporary Practice Contexts, Participation, Engagement and Applied Professional Ethics with Young People and Communities, Issues and Interventions in Youth and Community Work, Communities of Practice (YCW) and a YCW Professional Practice Placement. The final year covers Voice and Influence, an Extended Research Project and a second YCW placement.

Career pathways

Graduates work as youth and community workers, youth justice officers, mental health practitioners and outreach workers, or specialise in areas such as child exploitation, domestic abuse support and sexual health projects.

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