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Plymouth Marjon University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L530
Youth & Community Work
Plymouth Marjon UniversityPlymouth, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work at Plymouth Marjon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On this degree, you will learn how to work with young people to help them realise their potential. You’ll learn through supervised work placements and university-based study, allowing you to build relationships and use your growing expertise to inspire and stimulate the people you work with. Why this course at Marjon? • 25 years experience in training some of the UK’s most outstanding youth and community professionals. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £16,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Youth Work Practice and Theory
Child and Adolescent Development
Community Development and Social Change
Safeguarding and Professional Ethics
Research Methods in Youth and Community Work
Policy
Leadership and Management in Youth Services
Inclusive Practice and Diversity
Work-Based Learning and Professional Placement
UCAS Code:L530
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC - BBC Excluding General Studies |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Fees UK students: £9,790 per annum This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course. Funding available for this course Our Student Funding Advisors offer confidential and impartial advice about your funding options. Learn more
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Plymouth Marjon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £16,500 | £21,000 |
| 5 years | £14,500 | £21,000 | £27,000 |
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▼ 50% below UK average salary
This course
£16,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 36% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
100%Learning resources
90%Student voice
92%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth Marjon University offers Youth & Community Work as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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