Youth and Community Work (Part-time)

Why study with us?

The University of Cumbria has a national reputation, developed over the past 25 years, for providing high quality and challenging programmes of training for Youth and Community Work.

The BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work provides an exciting opportunity for students to study for a professional qualification in work with young people, adults and community groups in a range of voluntary, local authority and not for profit organisations.

What can this course lead to?

Graduates from the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work are developing their careers working for local authorities in youth centres and projects, as Information, Advice and Guidance workers, for voluntary organisations in health projects, youth projects, with young offenders, in schools and outdoor education centres.

A number of our graduates now successfully lead and manage youth organisations and services across the UK. Other graduates have built their careers in training and educating future generations of Youth and Community Workers at universities across the country and at the University of Cumbria.

Resources and facilities

We have several excellent resources to help you excel in your studies. All students have access to our Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment which can provide easy online access to course information, course materials, relevant web links and an online discussion board.

We have a well-stocked library and a Learning Gateway, which offers an interactive, flexible space to study. You can also take advantage of Library and Student Services (LiSS) which provides learning resources, equipment, student advice, skills training and study space.

Have a look at our learning resources for Youth and Community Work.

Entry requirements

80 UCAS tariff points

Find out more about qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.

Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements.

Credit and UCAS requirements UCAS code: L530 UCAS points: 80 Costs

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Part-time students

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The tuition fee for students starting study in the 2013/14 academic year is £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount). This fee is billed annually. For part-time students, the annual fee is calculated based on the number of years you take to complete your course. For example, a student studying part-time for six years may expect to pay £4,125 per year.

As a part-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning over £21,000 a year (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). For more information about student loans and grants, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Part-time students may be eligible for one of 40 NSP awards worth up to £3,000.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

• Achievement scholarships
• Outstanding performance awards
• Access to Learning Fund
• Utilities trust

EU

The tuition fee for students starting study in the 2013/14 academic year is £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount). This fee is billed annually. For part-time students, the annual fee is calculated based on the number of years you take to complete your course. For example, a student studying part-time for six years may expect to pay £4,125 per year.

As a part-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning over £21,000 a year. For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Part-time students may be eligible for one of 40 NSP awards worth up to £3,000.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

• Achievement scholarships
• Outstanding performance awards
• Utilities trust

Additional contact information

Victoria Torrance
Undergraduate Course Leader
Email: ycw@cumbria.ac.uk
Tel: 01524 384 384

Modules

For detailed summary of all course content please read our programme specification for this course (PDF).

Course summary

Building on students’ experiences of working with young people and adults in community based organisations, the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work will expand and enhance your knowledge, understanding and skills within a positive and challenging programme of study.

The academic study of sociology, psychology, child and adolescent development law, values and ethics and interpersonal skills will be complemented by three varied and exciting practical placement opportunities in local authority, national, regional and local voluntary organisations, predominantly in Cumbria and Lancashire.

Case studies

"If anyone works or would like to work with young people and the community they live in, then I would recommend this course.

The qualification is important, however it is all about the process. It’s the learning and ongoing development in higher education that inspires me.

The tutors have been very supportive and have appreciated the difficulties of having full-time working commitments, along with balancing family life and university."

Ed Chapman, Graduate
Youth and Community Work (Part-time)