Youth Work and Communities BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 95 graduates of Youth Work and Communities BA (Hons) and other courses in Social Work at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Work.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Social Work
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Social Work at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £26500 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £32000 | £16000 - £30000 | £18000 - £33500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Social Work
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30014 | £24882 | £27670 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26322 - £32477 | £17078 - £30541 | £18866 - £34301 |
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Course Description
The Youth Work and Communities degree at BCU is a contemporary and exciting course, which has accreditation from the Joint Negotiating Committee, which is the Professional body that accredits Youth Workers in England and Wales.
The course has been designed with key stakeholders, including the National Youth Agency, UK Youth, youth work managers, practitioners and young people themselves, to integrate the core knowledge and skills required to jump-start a successful career, working with young people and communities, whether that be in the public sector, non-governmental organisations/voluntary field or private sector.
Practice skills, cultural competencies, communication, placement and community engagement opportunities, have been built-in throughout the programme, to ensure students incrementally develop the essential and specialist skills and expertise to build thriving careers, working with diverse young people and communities.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Youth Work and Communities BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University
| 65% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 0% | Media Professionals |
| 0% | Administrative occupations |
| 0% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 0% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Work
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Costs
Tuition Fees Youth Work and Communities BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | year 1 |
| International | £16085 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Birmingham City University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birmingham City University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #31
- #37
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #28
- #37
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 17 university rankings of Birmingham City University
About Birmingham City University
Founded in 1853, Birmingham City University (BCU) is located in the city of Birmingham, England. The student population of this institution is made up of students from over 80 nationalities, which allows newly arrived foreign students to quickly feel welcome and at home. State-of-the-art facilities and resources await students on all courses, including the latest Engineering technology, 3D Printing studios, and Horology Workshops, just to name a few. BCU maintains a reputation for having a selective admissions process, so all applicants are recommended to prepare for their interview thoroughly.
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Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Youth Work and Social Education (ETS Endorsed) BA (Hons) | University of Wales | 80% | 5% | 20% | £9000 | £13500 | 128 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Gwaith gyda Phobl Ifanc BA (Hons) | University of Wales | 80% | 5% | 20% | £9000 | £13500 | 128 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Youth Work and Communities BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 77% | 5% | 11% | £9250 | £16085 | 135 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Youth and Community Work BA (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 108 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
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Work with Young People BA (Hons) | University of Wales | 80% | 5% | 20% | £9000 | £13500 | 128 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Gwaith Ieuenctid ac Addysg Gymdeithasol gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen (Ardystiad ETS) BA (Hons) | University of Wales | 80% | 5% | 20% | £9000 | £13500 | 128 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Youth and Community Work (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 108 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
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Psychosocial Community Work BA (Hons) | University of East London | - | - | - | £9250 | £14160 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Youth Work BA (Hons) | University of East London | 57% | 7% | 6% | £9250 | £14160 | 132 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Youth Work and Community Practice (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) | University of Central Lancashire | 56% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | - | 141 | Preston | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
