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Why choose this course?
This is an exciting degree programme, specially designed for those wanting to work positively with children, young people, marginalised groups and communities.

You can gain a professional Youth Work qualification endorsed by Education Training Standards Wales which will allow you to register with the Education Workforce Council in Wales as a Youth Worker in the UK and further afield.

This course:

Has flexible study options to join the class using Hyflex and online learning to study from wherever you are
Is hands-on, with over 50% of the course involving placement, allowing you to gain practical experience to support your studies
Leads to registration with the Education Workforce Council in Wales upon successful completion
Gives you the opportunity to do a placement internationally
Has graduates that are employed in a range of settings from the local authority, voluntary and community sector, and education providers across England, Wales and internationally
Will enhance your employability due to the experience, contacts and opportunities provided by undertaking fieldwork placements

Key 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 to employers and local training providers
Learn and gain experience with over 50% of your degree in supervised fieldwork practice, and a placement in each year of study. This can be in a variety of settings either in the UK or abroad
Develop skills in teamwork, positive communication, working with groups and individuals, reflective practice and leadership
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

Career prospects
Successful completion of this course leads to a JNC professional Youth Work Qualification, which is requirement for registration with the Education Work Force Council in Wales. This is also the professional qualification required for most Youth Work jobs in England and Scotland. You will complete 900 hours of placement on the course, which provides you with relevant work experience in the Youth and Community Work sector.

Graduates from the course work in a variety of settings from the local authority, voluntary and community sector, and education providers across England, Wales and internationally, including working in projects and services in the following areas: 

Young Carers 
Care Leavers and Young People in Care 
Young Offenders 
Hospital Youth Work 
Mental Health 
Youth Homelessness and Housing 
Youth Sports and Health Development
Youth Clubs and Street Based Youth Work 
Child Sexual Exploitation 
Outdoor Education 
Community Development 
Mentoring and Advocacy 
Young People who have disabilities