Youth and Community Work (with JNC Recognition) MSc
London Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Why study this course?
This Youth and Community Work (with JNC recognition) MSc is a National Youth Agency (NYA) and Endorsements Standards Board (ESB) approved qualification. The course leads to Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) recognition, which means you’ll become a JNC-qualified Professional Youth Worker and Community Development Practitioner when you successfully complete the course.
If you already hold JNC recognition, or have an existing Level 6 qualification from either the National Youth Agency (NYA) or the Endorsement and Quality Standards Boards for Community Development Learning (ESB), please see our Youth and Community Work (Advanced Practice) MSc instead.
More about this course
If you’re looking to start your career in the sector or want to increase your employment opportunities, this is the perfect course for you.
You may be working as a youth and/or community worker already in voluntary, public or independent sectors. This course will lead to JNC recognition, which can open the door to opportunities in this sector.
Recent graduates are now employed in full-time positions in youth and community work. Because of this, they’re now able to offer placements and JNC supervision in various voluntary and third-sector organisations.
Our Youth and Community Work master’s degree includes 400 hours of practical experience carried out via a placement, equipping you to meet industry requirements. You’ll spend a minimum of 50% of this time working with young people. Typically you’ll work closely with 13-19 year olds, but this could be extended to 11-25 year olds.
Drawing on the values of social justice and anti-oppressive practice, you’ll learn about theory, trauma-informed practice, policy and practice to help you develop a mix of academic and vocational skills. You’ll also learn about challenges facing the sector and develop key skills, such as pitching for funding, that will help you to work through these challenges.
Our course meets JNC requirements, adheres to the NYA code of conduct and Community Development National Occupational Standards (2015). This means you’ll gain in-depth understanding of professional boundaries and knowledge that supports sound and safe practice.
Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll understand professional requirements, and be able to identify oppression in all forms. On top of this, you’ll also be able to recognise true participation and use your voice effectively to represent young people and wider communities.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
You will be required to have:
- an undergraduate degree with second-class honours or above
- GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above, or acceptable equivalent
- three-six months' experience in a related area, such as paid or unpaid experience in community and youth work organisations or charities. A reference will be required to verify work experience.
n addition to the above, you will also need to pass an interview with the course leader.
All suitable applicants are required to have an Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce which is registered with the DBS Update Service.
We consider all applications on a case-by-case basis so even if you do not meet all of the requirements above, we may still consider your application. If you do have an undergraduate degree but have an alternative qualification and extensive work experience in community and youth work, we would like to hear from you.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Youth and Community Work (with JNC Recognition) MSc
| England UK | £10500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | |
| Scotland | £10500 | |
| Wales | £10500 | |
| EU | £18150 | |
| International | £18150 | |
| Channel Islands | £18150 | |
| Ireland | £18150 |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Average student cost of living in London
| 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.
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Student composition of London Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at London Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9920
- postgraduates:
- 1440
- Total:
- 11360
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FAQ about Youth and Community Work (with JNC Recognition) MSc London Metropolitan University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 1170 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Youth and Community Work (with JNC Recognition) MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at London Metropolitan University.