BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work

The BA (Hons) in Youth & Community Work is a three-year full-time undergraduate course offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University. This course is aimed at those interested in working with young people and communities, and strives to provide the necessary professional qualification to do so.Course Content: The course provides well-rounded training in the areas of social policy, education, sociology and research methods, with a strong emphasis on practical experience. It combines academic study with skill-based training to help students better understand the nature, purpose and value of community and statutory organisations. Key Modules: Some key areas of study include Education in a Social Context, Introduction to Working with Individuals and Groups, Youth and Community Work Skills, Inter-Professional Practice, and Understanding Inclusion.Accreditations: This course is professionally endorsed by the Education and Training Standards Board for Wales (ETS) and recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for Youth & Community workers.Future Careers: The course prepares graduates for successful careers in a range of fields. With a significant emphasis on practical work experience, it propels students into careers in community development, outreach work in schools, residential work with children & young people, drug and alcohol support services, homelessness agencies, youth offending teams, and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.aspx).