Overview

As well as a blend of on campus and online learning, this vocational programme in Youth Work (Hons) from University of East London entails 800 hours of work-based learning. Significant time is spent on placement, where you will develop your skills and knowledge by undertaking supervised work with young people aged between 11 and 25 years old.

The programme provides you with the platform, skills, experience, knowledge and a qualification to progress a career in the youth and community sector and associated fields.

Your future career

Due to the need to provide appropriately supervised work-based learning opportunities, places on this course are limited. Just to be accepted onto our programme therefore is a massive achievement, and should serve you well in furthering a rewarding career in youth work. Because we're the principal youth work training provider in east London, you can rest assured that you'll be in very safe hands when it comes to finding a job after graduating and making a difference in the community.

We have strong links with local youth work agencies and employers, who have known and trusted us and our students for many years. You can find employment with a range of employers, including local authority youth services, education departments, voluntary organisations, churches and other community-based groups.

Many jobs are project based, covering specific aspects such as poverty, education, homelessness, drugs, sexual health, advisory work, community arts, outdoor pursuits and regeneration, plus work with targeted groups such as refugees, young offenders or young people at risk of exclusion from school.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Preparation for Working in Communities
Communication for Helping Build Professional and Educational Relationships
Exploring Social Worlds
Social Policies impacting Children, Young People and Families
Safeguarding Practice in a Digital Age
Identity and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Social Work Sociology View 674 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A LEVEL: Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects
BTEC: Extended Diploma or Diploma
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE: Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.
Due to the need to provide appropriately supervised work-based learning opportunities, places on this course are limited and only allocated after suitable applicants have completed a successful interview and a personal statement focusing on readiness for practice and study at University.
All suitable applicants are required to complete a successful interview and a personal statement focusing on readiness for practice and study at university.

Tuition Fee

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International

14160 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14160 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK: Part time: £2,310 per 30 credit module

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Youth Work (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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