MSc Youth & Community Work

The Youth and Community Work PgD/MA course at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a professionally endorsed qualification which prepares students for a career in youth and community work. The course is offered as both a postgraduate diploma (PgD) and a master's degree (MA) and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of youth and community work.Course Content: The course combines theoretical learning, research methods, and practical knowledge with a strong focus on professional practice. It covers various aspects of youth and community work such as theories and the history of youth and community work, developing professional practice, safeguarding in a professional context, managing professional practice, and dissertation (only for MA students).Key Modules: Key modules include Understanding Society: Theories in Youth and Community Work, History of Youth and Community Work, Developing Professional Practice, Safeguarding in a Professional Context for Youth and Community Workers, Managing Professional Practice - A Critical Approach, and Dissertation (for MA students only).Accreditations: The course is endorsed by the Education Training Standards (ETS) Wales. This means that successful completion of the course qualifies students as a youth and community professional under the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC).Future Careers: Graduates of this course are prepared for a range of positions in the field of youth and community work. This could include roles within statutory organizations, voluntary sector, third sector, or youth work within a range of other settings such as schools, alternative education provisions etc.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.