PGDip/MA Youth and Community Work: University of East London

About the programme

The programme aims to provide graduates in relevant fields and with experience of working with young people and community groups an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the field of Youth and Community at both the theoretical and the practical level. The programme leads to a Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) professional qualification in Youth Work.

Career opportunities

On completing this programme, you will gain professional recognition as a qualified youth and community worker under the terms of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC). This will enable you to work within Children and Young People’s Services or in the third sector in the UK. The award and work undertaken can contribute to academic progression towards a PhD or professional development and the opportunity of subject specialism in the field.

Admission requirments

• An undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in the Social Sciences or Humanities area (e.g. Sociology, Education, Psychology, etc.), minimum 2 :2 classification or equivalent.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, applicants should have a minimum score of 6 in the writing component.
• Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.