Overview

The Youth and Community Work (JNC) (Hons) (with Foundation Year) course offered at Wrexham University:

Has flexible study options to join the class using Hyflex and online learning to study from wherever you are

Is hands-on, with over 50% of the course involving placement, allowing you to gain practical experience to support your studies

Leads to registration with the Education Workforce Council in Wales upon successful completion

Gives you the opportunity to do a placement internationally

Has graduates that are employed in a range of settings from the local authority, voluntary and community sector, and education providers across England, Wales and internationally

Will enhance your employability due to the experience, contacts and opportunities provided by undertaking fieldwork placements

Career prospects

Successful completion of this course leads to a JNC professional Youth Work Qualification, which is requirement for registration with the Education Work Force Council in Wales. This is also the professional qualification required for most Youth Work jobs in England and Scotland. You will complete 900 hours of placement on the course, which provides you with relevant work experience in the Youth and Community Work sector.Graduates from the course work in a variety of settings from the local authority, voluntary and community sector, and education providers across England, Wales and internationally, including working in projects and services in the following areas: 

Young Carers

Care Leavers and Young People in Care

Young Offenders

Hospital Youth Work

Mental Health

Youth Homelessness and Housing

Youth Sports and Health Development

Youth Clubs and Street Based Youth Work

Child Sexual Exploitation

Outdoor Education

Community Development

Mentoring and Advocacy

Young People who have disabilities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asset-Based Community Development

Work with Young People and Others

Facilitating Learning and Development in Youth Work

Critically Thinking About Youth and Community Work

Inclusion, Equity and Young People’s Interests, and Health and Wellbeing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wrexham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Community Development View 192 other Bachelors in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants need to have completed a relevant L3 qualification. Previous experience of 100 hours in a Youth and Community Work setting is required and must be evidenced. This can be gained in voluntary or paid work within the field of youth and community work. The programme team can advise students regarding volunteering and work experience opportunities if required.

All applicants considered suitable for the course will be interviewed, and those with disabilities or from relevant courses will automatically be offered an interview.

Many modules will require you to be working in, or have access to, a suitable youth and community work practice environment in order for you to contextualise your learning and complete the assessments.

You will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB) so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and/or vulnerable adults

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

11750 GBP / year

≈ 11750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Foundation year: £5760

Living costs

Wrexham

United Kingdom

500 - 800 GBP / month

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

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