Plymouth Marjon University
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8BH
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Community, Youth and Families
- BA
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
This programme supports employees and employers across the youth and community work sector. In response to consultation of stakeholders, the curriculum aligns to current and anticipated workforce needs and developments. This includes the co-delivery of specialist modules, bringing in experts from local organisations, further strengthening links into the community.
Learning consists of one full day on campus, generally 6 hours a week, split between lectures and activity-based seminars, with some online study and 1-2-1 tutorials that can be arranged to suit your needs, with a timetable to fit around other life commitments, like work and childcare. Throughout the academic year, there is a consistent day on campus each week, allowing you to benefit from the full range of Plymouth Marjon University's digital and information resources and facilities.
The course has a design to help you achieve your best possible results, with an extended academic year of three terms, enabling modules to be taught in a way that paces the assessment and learning load, and allowing you to develop skills without feeling overwhelmed. Three experiential placements take place across the three years. These will be a mix of individual and group experiences, co-designed with each cohort and in response to available opportunities.
Why study at Marjon?
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
YCWC55 Engaging with Learning: Youth & Community Work
YCWC51 Intro to YCW: Principles and practices
YCWC52 Interpersonal communication and relationship skills
YCWC56 Experiential Placement 1
YCWC53 Diversity, inclusion and social justice
YCWC54 Issues and Interventions
YCWD51 Policy & Practice
YCWD53 Developing and leading projects
YCWD52 Youth & Community Practice in the Digital World
YCWD54 Practitioner Research
YCWD56 Experiential Placement 2
YCWD55 Families, friends and communities
YCWH51 Organising, Leading & Managing Practice
YCWH53 Working in and with communities
YCWH52 Changing Practice: contemporary controversies and dilemmas
YCWH56 Experiential Placement 3
YCWH54 My Professional Identity
YCWH55 Practitioner research report, aimed at publication
Assessment method
Critical review
Essay
Learning Resource
Placement Portfolio
Portfolio (research, practical or project portfolio)
Poster
Practical project
Presentation
Project
Research proposal
Self-assessment
Structured assignment
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CMYF
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- CMYF
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
We accept Access to HE Diploma with credits in line with UCAS tariff point range
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at grade C or 4 or above, or an accepted equivalent
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or C or above (or acceptable equivalent)
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 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
EU applicants will be classed as International unless they have Pre-settled or Settled status.
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