BA (Hons) Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course Gain Practical Experience and Academic Excellence with a Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship at LJMU Studying the Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship at Liverpool John Moores University offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience while earning an academic qualification. This apprenticeship allows you to enhance your work with young people through the development of essential skills and knowledge, while being supported by experienced academic staff and tutors. You will benefit from the teaching team's strong connections with local youth services and community organisations, providing you with invaluable networking opportunities and exposure to real-world youth work challenges.
The course is designed to give you the flexibility of learning while earning, ensuring you can apply theoretical knowledge directly to your professional practice. You'll also have access to a wide range of resources, including a dedicated support network, workshops, and expert guidance from experienced youth work practitioners. Studying at LJMU means being part of a vibrant and inclusive community committed to social change, making it the ideal place to build your future in youth work.
Key highlights
- Earn while you learn, applying theory directly to youth work practice
- Teaching team has strong links with local youth services
- Networking with community organisations and exposure to real-world youth work challenges
- Workshops and expert guidance from experienced youth work practitioners
- Dedicated support network alongside experienced academic staff and tutors
Entry requirements
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GCSEs and equivalents
Maths and English requirements Apprentices for this programme are required to have achieved and provide evidence of a minimum of level 2 in both English and maths prior to starting the apprenticeship. Level 2 means a: GCSE grade 4-9 (or A-C) Functional skills – Pass at level 2 There are other acceptable qualifications, but these must meet the Education and Skills Funding Agency requirements. The list of accepted qualifications for English and maths requirements can be viewed here (check on the Level 3 apprenticeship tab within the document).
Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
To apply for this programme, you need to be in employment and are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. For more information see our Degree Apprenticeship pages https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/degree-apprenticeships/learners/become-a-degree-apprentice
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Youth worker
- Youth support worker
- Community development worker
- Youth service manager
- Detached youth worker
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £9,790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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