Community Youth Work
Ulster UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Community Youth Work at Ulster University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Community youth work involves working with young people in their own communities. A professional community youth worker will help young people build skills to navigate their social world and their future. They will engage in activities that have a learning purpose but are also fun. International tuition fees are £17,490 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 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD The C grade can be substituted by a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by UCAS. A range of OCN NI youth work qualifications hold UCAS points. These will contribute to your total tariff e.g. OCN level 3 certificate in youth work equals 8 points with the level 3 diploma equating to 16 points. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points 12 points at Higher level. Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,490
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Ulster University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £32,000 | £34,000 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
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
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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