At Cardiff Met, the BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work is an exciting, forward-thinking degree which has recently been revalidated and endorsed. This course will fully prepare you to respond to the current and emerging needs of young people and communities, whilst training as a professional youth and community worker. If you are looking to make a difference to the lives of young people and play a key role in society, this degree could be for you. 

 

Throughout the degree you will learn about the key issues facing young people and wider communities in society. You will grow in confidence, whilst gaining the knowledge, skills and experience required to be a passionate, supportive and engaging youth worker. In each year of study, you will gain significant practical experience on professional placement to enhance your learning and employability, through our strong links and partnerships.

 

On successful completion, you will graduate with a BA (Hons) degree in Youth and Community Work and also gain a professional qualification recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) and endorsed by Education Training Standards Cymru/Wales (ETS), plus you will be eligible to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). 

 

Career prospects are high for Youth and Community Workers, working in a range of areas including youth justice, youth mentoring, supported housing, social justice, substance misuse, mental health and well-being, outdoor education and many more. 

 

Why study Youth and Community Work at Cardiff Met? 

• Be taught by award winning and highly experienced youth and community workers with a range of specialist areas including street-based, prison and school-based youth work. 
• Our reputable degree is rated 100% Overall Satisfaction by students (National Student Survey, 2022) 
• We have strong networks and partnerships with employers and host an annual placement fayre to help you build your industry links
• Over a third of the degree is practically focussed - Gain 800 hours of work experience. Plus, many graduates obtain paid employment before graduation from placements and networking opportunities. 
• Opportunity to complete International and European placements – Read Josie’s Blog: My Indonesian Trip of a Lifetime
• Standout modules: What Makes Us Who We Are; Contemporary Youth Work Policy and Practice; Education for Change and The Global Context.?