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PostgraduateMA

Youth Work Leadership and Practice

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£9,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Youth Work Leadership and Practice at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you have a degree, and ideally experience of working with young people, then this is the course for you. You may want to become a (JNC) Professionally Recognised Youth Worker or gain a Masters level postgraduate qualification, or both! This course will provide you with an opportunity to both study and work in Children and Young People Services across differing settings and contexts giving you the freedom to guide your career the way you want to. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Youth Work Theory and Philosophy
Leadership in Young People Services
Safeguarding and Child Protection Practice
Youth Work Research Methods
Contextual Youth Work Practice
Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Equality
Diversity and Social Justice
Youth Work Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,300

Home Student Fee

£9,100

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£24,000£29,500
5 years£22,500£27,500£37,000
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

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Nottingham Trent University

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