BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Studies
Course Overview
This BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Studies degree equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to empower individuals and drive positive social change within communities. The program emphasizes academic research and critical analysis, preparing you for a wide range of careers or further postgraduate study. You will gain hands-on experience through a required 200-hour fieldwork placement in settings dedicated to social justice and youth support.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain 200 hours of real-world experience through a dedicated fieldwork placement
- Develop strong research expertise and complete a final-year dissertation
- Explore critical issues including social justice, equality, policy, and community engagement
- Build adaptable skills for careers in non-profits, local government, or social work
- Learn from passionate staff and develop key transferable skills like communication and project management
Course Overview
This BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Studies degree equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to empower individuals and drive positive social change within communities. The program emphasizes academic research and critical analysis, preparing you for a wide range of careers or further postgraduate study. You will gain hands-on experience through a required 200-hour fieldwork placement in settings dedicated to social justice and youth support.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain 200 hours of real-world experience through a dedicated fieldwork placement
- Develop strong research expertise and complete a final-year dissertation
- Explore critical issues including social justice, equality, policy, and community engagement
- Build adaptable skills for careers in non-profits, local government, or social work
- Learn from passionate staff and develop key transferable skills like communication and project management
