Overview

The Community Youth Work (Hons) degree delivered by Ulster University will enable you to work in a wide range of professional settings with many agencies that work with young people. The programme will also provide you with a foundation for postgraduate study.

This programme is validated by NSETS (North South Education and Training Standards committee) and confers professional status on those who successfully complete the three years of study.

The programme integrates teaching and practice in its approach to learning. There are three work-based assessed practice modules over the four-year period, which last for an average of 20 weeks at 15 hours per week. The modules of study reflect the need for students to develop knowledge and skills for practice. These include the context of youth work, principles and practice of youth work (interpersonal skills and informal education), psychology, sociology, social policy and management, and supervision theory and practice. Community development and applied independent study also form key elements of the programme.

Career opportunities:

Project Co-ordinator in Youth Work

Area Youth Worker

Youth Club Manager

Residential Support Worker

Detached Youth Worker

Youth Work Trainer

Tutor for Alternative Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Northern Ireland Context - Transforming Communities
Power; Inequality and anti-discriminatory practice
Pedagogy of Youth Work
Critical Thinking and Professional Development
Ethical Leadership, Management and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level requirement: CDD

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma profile MMM

78 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level).

Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Access Diploma NI (120 credits) - 51%.

Access to HE Diploma (GB) - 33 M, 12 P.

GCSE

GCSE Profile to include GCSE English Language grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

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

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,250 per year (last year's fee)

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 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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Living costs

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