BA Youth and Community Work

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University of Huddersfield

Comments about BA Youth and Community Work - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire

• Objectives
  This degree is designed for people who want to study the many approaches to informal education with young people and adults, to develop the skills, knowledge and values of a youth and community work practitioner and to gain the nationally endorsed professional qualification in youth and community work.
• Practical experience
  The degree includes fieldwork practice, which will account for 40% of your time each year.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements This course is subject to the University minimum entry requirements.You should have 80 points at A level, AS level or VCE and GCSE English Language at grade C or above, or equivalent. Criminal records bureau and health checks will be carried out during the interview process to ensure your suitability to work in this field.
• Academic title
  BA Youth and Community Work
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  In addition to fieldwork placements, you will study subjects:
  
  Year 1
  
  Foundations for Fieldwork
  Developing Fieldwork
  Youth Welfare and Social Policy
  Informal Education Theory and Reading
  Self in its Social Context
  Perspectives on Young People's Experiences and Development
  
  Year 2
  
  Working with Individuals
  Issues of Social Exclusion
  Community Development Project
  Working with Groups
  Representation and Youth Culture
  Young People, Social Control and Youth Justice
  
  Year 3
  
  Major Study
  Theories of Informal and Community Education
  Management and Professional Practice
  Plus your choice from a range of options.

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