Working for Children and Young People (Youth Work Initial Qualifying) - MA at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A professionally endorsed (Education Training Standards Wales) master's at Newport that allows students to qualify as a Youth and Community Worker after the first year, with an optional second year to complete the full MA. It includes 300 hours of professional placement and outdoor learning.

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules: Applying Values, Principles and Policies in Youth and Community Work; Professional Practice (300 hours); Restorative Justice with Children, Young People and Communities; Ethics, Reflection and Safeguarding; Sport, Play and Outdoor Learning in Youth Work; Research Methods, Leadership and Project Management.

Career pathways

Youth worker, support worker, youth engagement officer, sports development, drug and alcohol support services, children and young people's mental health roles, with employers such as Barnardo's, YMCA and local authorities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduates from a relevant academic background (2:2 or above) and profession, seeking a JNC professional qualification in Youth Work. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without the academic requirements but with extensive youth and community work may be considered in consultation with ETS Wales. Evidence of a minimum of 200 hours' practice experience with young people aged 11 to 25 is required, confirmed by a reference submitted with the application. Enhanced DBS and DBS Update Service are obligatory.

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year; part-time fees per 20 credits; DBS costs extra Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

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