
Childhood, Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway MA
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This 15-month course is specifically for those wanting to work with young people in a variety of settings, giving you the skills and knowledge to pursue or develop your career in youth work. It runs alongside our MA Childhood Youth and Family Studies You explore the theory, practice, research and policy that underpins children’s, youth and family services while developing your understanding of children’s rights; the ideologies and responsibilities of welfare; and how they are applied. This course with Youth Work pathway is validated by the National Youth Agency, giving you a Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) professional qualification in youth work.
Key highlights
- Validated by the National Youth Agency
- Leads to a JNC professional qualification in youth work
- Covers theory, practice, research and policy in family services
- Develops understanding of children's rights and welfare ideologies
- Designed for working with young people in varied settings
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related area
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Youth worker
- Senior youth worker
- Youth work manager
- Youth support worker
- Family support worker
- Children's rights officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £17,900 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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