University of Lancashire

BA Youth Work Community Practice with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

This four-year programme begins with a foundation year for students who need extra study skills or do not have the normal academic scores for degree entry. The foundation year aims to build confidence and give students the study skills needed to succeed at a degree level, with modules focusing on understanding individuals, families, and communities.

 

Upon completing the foundation year, you move on to the main degree to become a qualified Youth and Community Worker with a nationally recognised professional qualification (JNC). The full course is highly practical, featuring over 800 hours of placement work across all three degree years in local organisations, preparing you completely for a career in the field.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • The minimum requirement to enter the foundation year is to achieve 64 UCAS points from A-Level studies or equivalent qualifications.

  • The university also considers your overall educational background, any predicted grades, and relevant work experience when deciding on your application.

English Language Requirements:

  • The university requires applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds to provide proof of their English language skills.

  • While the exact minimum IELTS score is not clearly stated on the foundation year page, students should check with the admissions team or assume a score of around 6.0 is expected for entry to a foundation course, or submit equivalent test scores.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

This BA Youth Work & Community Practice (with Foundation Year) from the University of  Lancashire prepares graduates for a wide number of roles working with young people and communities. The five major career paths include:

  • Youth Worker 

  • Community Activist or Local Charity Work

  • Social Care 

  • Teaching Assistant 

  • Sports Coaching and Development

Cost of study

The tuition fee for BA Youth Work & Community Practice (with Foundation Year) in the University of Lancashire for international students is £18,750.

Admission

Admission to this  BA Youth Work & Community Practice (with Foundation Year) course is made through the UCAS system.  For more information and assistance with the process, contact the trained counsellors at AHZ.

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