Youth Work BA (Hons)
University of East London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Youth Work BA (Hons) and other courses in Social Work at University of East London 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 | £35000 | £25000 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £32000 - £39000 | £17500 - £32000 | £17000 - £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 BA (Hons) in Youth Work is delivered within the School of Education and Communities which has a reputation for teaching excellence, industry connections and real-world relevance that appeals to applicants aspiring to make a difference in their communities and in the lives of young people.
As well as a blend of on campus and online learning, this vocational programme entails 800 hours of work-based learning. Significant time is spent on placement, where you will develop your skills and knowledge by undertaking supervised work with young people aged between 11 and 25 years old.
The programme provides you with the platform, skills, experience, knowledge and a qualification to progress a career in the youth and community sector and associated fields.
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 BA (Hons) at University of East London
| 65% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Interview and selection process 100 hours experience of working with young people in a community based context. UEL
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Social Work
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Qualification requirements
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Youth Work BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14160 | year 1 |
| International | £14160 | year 1 |
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.
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 University of East London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #41
- #47
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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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- #50
- #62
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 18 university rankings of University of East London
About University of East London
The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.
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Student composition of University of East London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of East London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10430
- postgraduates:
- 5400
- Total:
- 15830
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
