MA Community Development and Youth Studies

The MA in Community Development and Youth Studies at the University of Bolton is a course designed for those seeking to make a positive impact on communities and the lives of young people. The course offers in-depth insight into the contemporary issues affecting communities and young people, helping students develop the necessary skills to address these concerns. Course Content: The course content is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of community development and youth studies. It covers topics ranging from Community and Social Pedagogy, Youth, Culture and Society, to Advocacy, Rights and Participation. The course also exposes students to the complexities of the policy, legal and organisational frameworks that community and youth work operates within.Key Modules: Modules studied in this course include Contextualising Community and Youth Work, Theoretical Perspectives in Community and Youth Work, Applying Theory to Practice, Leadership and Management in Community and Youth Work, Legal and Organisational Frameworks, and Constructing a Professional Identity.Accreditations: This programme is recognised by the National Youth Agency (NYA) and the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for youth and community workers. Future Careers: Graduates from this course have gone into various roles within youth work, community development, and social pedagogy. They serve in public sector organisations, third sector (voluntary and charitable) sector organisations, and as independent consultants.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bolton.ac.uk/course/ma-community-development-and-youth-studies-full-time-12-months-university-of-bolton/2024-25).