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Community Development and Youth Work

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  • Undergraduate
University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
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Course summary

In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.

Our BA (Hons) in Community Development and Youth Work is recognised by the JNC and was the first in the North West of England to offer dual professional recognition from the NYA and ESB. Incorporating 800 hours of fieldwork experience, it offers the flexible and adaptable skills and knowledge needed for a career making a real difference to young people and communities.

Based at our town centre campus in Bolton, the University of Greater Manchester's BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Work course offers dual accreditation from two nationally-recognised professional bodies. Recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) and endorsed by the Endorsement Standards Board for Community Development (ESB) and National Youth Agency (NYA), it involves 800 hours of fieldwork practice. Work-based learning through fieldwork placements, and academic studies that support the development of knowledge and skills for practice, are central to this course.

The core values of community development and youth work are at the heart of this degree. Our passionate and knowledgeable staff will guide you to explore issues such as social education, social policy, community engagement, politics, globalisation, social justice, equality and diversity, social history, housing and homelessness. We'll also support you in developing key transferable skills such as communication, self-awareness and time management.

Fieldwork placements or work-based learning can be in a number of distinct settings that work to improve the lives of people in communities and young people, preparing you to adapt to the changing environments in which you may be employed in future. Your work experience will usually be in the Greater Manchester area but can be further afield in the UK.

Modules

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Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Greater Manchester’s website.

https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/courses?search=CST002

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • National Youth Agency
  • Joint Negotiating Committee for Youth and Community Workers

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Part-Time • 4.5 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
B44

University of Greater Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
B44

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 96

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

If you lack the required formal qualifications but have many years experience of working with young people and adults in the community, we encourage you to apply. You'll be expected to attend a face-to-face interview and undertake a written assessment. https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/courses?search=CST002

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Interview
You'll be required to attend an interview as part of the application process.
Portfolio
For this endorsed pathway, you'll need to provide evidence that you've completed at least 100 hours of work experience, either working with young people or in a youth work or community practice setting.
Other
Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent).

https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£17500*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

For details of part-time course fees, please visit the University of Greater Manchester's website.

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