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PostgraduateMA

Youth and Community Work

University of East London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,040Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Youth and Community Work at University of East London. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This established course opens the door for you to step straight into youth work. Only one other provider in London offers a postgraduate JNC qualification as part of a master's course. With 400 mandatory hours of practice learning to add to UEL-based learning, it is a demanding, but rewarding, commitment. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Youth Work Theory and Practice
Safeguarding and Professional Ethics in Youth Settings
Community Development and Social Change
Working with Challenging Behaviour and Trauma
Youth Justice and Inequality
Leadership and Mentoring in Youth Work
Research Methods and Critical Evaluation
Professional Practice and Placement Learning
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementTerms of admittance to the University of East LondonThe Terms of Admittance govern your contractual relationship with the University of East London ("UEL"). A contract between you, the Student, and us, UEL, is entered into once you accept an offer of a place on a programme at UEL and this contract is subject to consumer protection legislation. You are entitled to cancel this contract within 14 days of enrolment onto your programme.1) Student enrolmentEnrolment at UEL is the process whereby you o

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,040

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,040

Home Student Fee

£1,460

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 — University of East London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£27,000£35,000
3 years£16,500£22,500£29,500
5 years£17,000£25,500£33,000
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

87%Working
1%Studying
5%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
68%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.

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About University of East London

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