University of Huddersfield
Youth and Community Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Youth and Community Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons) and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Chemistry

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 £24500 £21500 £25500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £16000 - £25500 £18000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26087 £25084 £30411
25-75 percentile range £23037 - £30143 £20483 - £31674 £24333 - £37866

Course Description

If you’re looking to progress your career working with young people, community groups and partnerships, then this course could be for you. You’ll already have an FdA, Dip HE or equivalent qualification in youth and community work or a similar field and you may already be working in the sector. You’ll have the opportunity to study full-time or part-time alongside students studying the full-time Youth and Community Work BA(Hons).

Why Youth and Community Studies?

  • As part of the course you’ll have the opportunity to explore a whole range of subjects relating to young people in today’s society, including education, learning and development, society and how groups and communities interact, social policy and inclusion.
  • We’ll also support you in expanding your knowledge and understanding of government policies, current theories and strategies relating to young people.
  • If you’re already working in the field, you’ll draw on your experience whilst studying the course. Otherwise you’ll be supported in finding a voluntary placement to support your learning.
  • You’ll be taught by an outstanding team of teachers. You’ll also have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Youth and Community Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield

20% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Caring personal services
5% Administrative occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Protective service occupations
5% Sales occupations
5%
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Youth and Community Studies (Top-up), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Youth and Community Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £16500 year 1
International £16500 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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #17 
    • #23 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #43 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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