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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L531

Youth Studies

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Youth Studies at London Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? This degree will develop your skills to work with young people and practise youth work. On this interdisciplinary course, you'll be introduced to cultural studies, criminology, sociology, youth work, childhood studies and psychology. This course has a high student satisfaction rate and leads to range of employment opportunities. International tuition fees are £19,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Youth Work Practice and Theory
Sociology of Youth and Adolescence
Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development
Youth Culture and Cultural Studies
Crime
Deviance and Young People
Childhood Studies and Life Course
Research Methods for Youth Studies
Contemporary Issues in Youth and Social Policy
UCAS Code:L531
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Typical offer BBC (112 UCAS points) in three or more A levels.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.

UCAS Points86

🗣️ 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

£19,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£34,000£38,000£41,000
3 years£21,000£30,500£35,500
5 years£21,000£34,500£49,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
58%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
66%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Youth Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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