BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work with Integrated Foundation Year
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Delivered by qualified and experienced community and youth workers, the BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work course provides you with both the practical and theoretical knowledge required to build a successful career working with young people and in communities across a range of settings. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by young people and communities and learn how to implement effective strategies for change. The course focuses on social justice, with an emphasis on recognising and celebrating the strengths and resources within disadvantaged communities.
Designed to offer more than just theoretical knowledge, the degree integrates employability into its curriculum, ensuring you gain a holistic learning experience. Work placements are a key component of the course, offering you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world settings and build valuable professional networks. By the time you graduate, you’ll have spent at least 800 hours on placement.
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Key highlights
- Taught by qualified and experienced community and youth workers
- At least 800 hours of work placement by graduation
- Strong focus on social justice and community strengths
- Employability integrated throughout the curriculum
- Learn to implement effective strategies for change in communities
- Build professional networks through real-world placement settings
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — A minimum of 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) will normally be required.
- Additional condition: interview — You must also be successful in an interview for the course.
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Youth worker
- Community development worker
- Youth support worker
- Community engagement officer
- Youth justice worker
- Family support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,760 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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