Youth and Community Work Top-up

Why study with us?

Are you passionate about enabling young people to achieve their full potential? This programme is suitable for workers who already have a diploma in Youth and Community Work and wish to ‘top-up’ to a BA (Hons) degree.

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. Our team of academic staff have substantial youth and community work experience and are committed to offering a positive student experience which builds on students strengths. We offer teaching and learning opportunities which proactively respond to student diversity, supporting all students at every stage of their learning.

What can this course lead to?

This programme with provide you with a BA(Hons) Youth and Community Work degree and support workers who wish to progress their careers and enhance their learning, skills and professional development.

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

Our team of academic staff have substantial youth and community work experience and are committed to offering a positive student experience which builds on students strengths. We offer teaching and learning opportunities which proactively respond to student diversity, supporting all students at every stage of their learning.

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 Successful completion of a related foundation degree or HND.

Applicants from courses based at institutions other than University of Cumbria will be assessed on their suitability depending upon the modules they have studied.

Credit and UCAS requirements UCAS code: L53Y UCAS points: 240 Selection criteria

Diploma or foundation degree in Youth and Community Work and JNC professional Youth Work qualification.

Costs

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Full-time students

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The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan (up to £5,500) and a maintenance grant (up to £3,354). 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. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

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 the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (or the equivalent in your country). 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. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

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

International

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year is £9,960.

Fees are billed annually and may be paid by the student or a sponsor. 75 percent of the annual tuition fees must be paid before or at registration. For students requiring a Tier 4 Student Visa, a deposit of £3,500 is expected as a minimum before a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) will be issued. For more information, visit our international student finance page.

Early payment discount

If you are paying your own fees, you may be eligible for an early payment discount of £1,000. This discount is awarded to students who pay in full before registration.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

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

Part-time students

Home

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

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.

A wide range of teaching methods are employed throughout the course and includes: formal lectures, tutorials, seminar activities, workshop activities, directed study and reading, presentations, individual and group projects, research projects, problem-based learning, case study analysis, role plays and simulations, posters and exhibitions of work, debates, library and study skills exercises.

Case studies

"Throughout the course I have met a lot of wonderful people, tutors and fellow students, some who I know will remain friends for many years to come.

I have always felt supported by the tutors who were always there encouraging and offering support whenever I needed it.

I would definitely recommend the course. It offers variety, challenge and the opportunity to meet some great people to share your experience with."

Linda Hunter, Graduate
Youth and Community Work Top-up