BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (JNC)

This exciting course is specially designed for those wanting to work positively with children, young people, marginalised groups and communities. It has been ranked first in Wales for learning community in the National Student Survey 2019 (WGU analysis of National Survey of Students 2019).You will:•learn youth work methods, values and engagement skills for working to support individuals and groups with their personal, social and political development•gain a professional youth work qualification endorsed by Education Training Standards Wales•spend over a third of your time in placement activities •be able to register with the Education Workforce Council in Wales as a Youth Worker upon successful completion of the course•have opportunities for a part-funded placement through the Erasmus programme•enjoy the benefits of studying in a department with 43 years’ experience, links with employers across North Wales, North West England, and the Midlands, and partnerships with organisations across the statutory, voluntary and third sector•have the option to study a faith-based route in the first year and exit with a Certificate in Higher Education Youth and Community Work (faith-based), or to top up to the full degree and JNC Qualification*.*Students on the faith-based route that wish to gain the full JNC professional qualification will need to complete a further 20 credit module at level 4Key Course Features:•A degree programme with professional endorsement, and course content aligned with National Occupational and Professional Standards in the sector.•Opportunities for continuing professional development through additional training opportunities and professional networking on a course with strong links with employers and local training providers.•Learn and gain experience with 800 hours of supervised fieldwork practice, with a placement in each year of study. This can be in a variety of settings either in the UK or internationally.•Start the academic year with a learning experience with a partner project to see youth work skills in action.•*1st in Wales for learning community, (WGU analysis of National Survey of Students 2019)•Option to study a faith-based route in the first year of study by completing an additional module•Develop skills in team work, positive communication, working with groups and individuals, reflective practice and leading others.•Develop knowledge and core skills for youth work practice and informal education that are transferable to work with children, young people and adults in a range of different settings.