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Youth and Community Work

Course details
  • FdA
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Ashley Down Centre
Awarded by:
University of the West of England, Bristol

Course summary

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of the workforce. It provides a means by which practitioners, employed within a learning environment, can obtain a recognised qualification specific to their field and become more effective in their role by an increased reflection on practice.

This Foundation Degree course is for adults who work or volunteer in informal educational settings e.g. Youth Workers.

It is a full-time programme and you will spend one day a week studying in college. If you studied your Level 3 course with us, you could be eligible for our Higher Education Progression Bursary. You can find out more about our financial support options or download the Higher Education progression bursary application form.

Modules

A reflective practice module based on professional standards within the workforce will underpin the study period to ensure strong links are constantly reviewed between theory and practice Modules.

Year 1: Children and Young People’s Development Rights and Participation Promoting the Wellbeing of Children and Young People in Practice Reflective Professional Practice.

Year 2: Reflective Professional Practice Researched Informed Practice Managing Youth and Community Work Practice Social Theory and Social Action.

Assessment method

Assessments are recognised as part of the learning process and will be supported by opportunities for formative assessment.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
X164
Institution code:
B77
Campus name:
Ashley Down Centre
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Certificate of higher education in Inclusive Practice in Education and Youth Work

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

Relevant Level 3

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£6000Year 1
Northern Ireland£6000Year 1
Scotland£6000Year 1
Wales£6000Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, you may likely need to pay for travel and stationery.

Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.

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