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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: X320

Youth and Community Work (Youth Work)

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Youth Work) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. At Cardiff Met, the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work is an exciting, forward-thinking degree. This course will fully prepare you to respond to the current and emerging needs of young people and communities, whilst training as a professional youth and community worker. If you are looking to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a key role in society, this degree could be for you. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Youth Development and Life Course Transitions
Community Engagement and Social Justice
Young People's Health and Well-being
Safeguarding and Professional Practice
Youth Work Methods and Intervention Strategies
Contemporary Issues in Youth Society
Community Work Placement and Reflective Practice
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:X320
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Attendance for this course is flexible, depending on the number of modules completed each year

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,500£29,500£36,000
5 years£27,500£36,500£39,000

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
100%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Youth and Community Work (Youth Work) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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