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PostgraduateMA

Working for Children and Young People (Youth Work Initial Qualifying)

University of South Wales
Newport, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£11,060Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the MA Working for Children and Young People (Youth Work Initial Qualifying) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Newport, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. The University of South Wales’s MA Working for Children and Young People is for those who are professionally qualified in youth work at undergraduate level and looking for professional and academic progression. It will also be of value to graduates of related professions such as education, social care, health, youth offending, sports or community development or the voluntary sector. What makes the MA Working for Children and Young People course so different is its focus on inter-professional practice, and how the needs of children, young people, families and communities can best be met in a... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Policy and Practice in Youth Work
Inter-Professional Collaboration and Integrated Services
Critical Analysis of Young People and Social Inequalities
Leadership and Management in Youth Services
Safeguarding
Rights and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Contemporary Issues in Youth Work Practice
Research Methods and Professional Inquiry
Dissertation: Advanced Practice in Youth Work
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 or above in a relevant degree; minimum 200 hours practice experience with young people aged 11-25 years old

🗣️ 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

£11,060

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£22,120

Home Student Fee

£11,060

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 — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£18,000£22,500
5 years£19,500£25,500£32,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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

64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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.

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Lydon Hodges Bursary

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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

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Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

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About University of South Wales

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