University of Wales
Youth Work and Social Education BA with Foundation Year (ETS Endorsed) BA (Hons)
University of Wales

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 135 graduates of Gwaith Ieuenctid ac Addysg Gymdeithasol gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen (Ardystiad ETS) BA (Hons) and other courses in Health and Social Care at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health and Social Care.

Overall student satisfaction
80 /100
135 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Health and Social Care

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Health and Social Care 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 £21500 £20000 £20000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £24000 £15000 - £25000 £14000 - £25000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Health and Social Care

  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

Course Description

The Youth Work and Social Education (BA) program (ETS Certification) offers students a professional qualification, and through a social science perspective explores current and contemporary challenges that young people face, including:

Trauma

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Substance Abuse

Drug Lines

Children's Rights

Health and Wellbeing

Effect of relationships

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 Gwaith Ieuenctid ac Addysg Gymdeithasol gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen (Ardystiad ETS) BA (Hons) at University of Wales

55% Administrative occupations
20% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Protective service occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Managers, directors and senior officials

Assessments were drawn up to reflect the requirements of the field, and to develop broad employability skills in the students. There are no exams.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Health and Social Care

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Gwaith Ieuenctid ac Addysg Gymdeithasol gyda Blwyddyn Sylfaen (Ardystiad ETS), 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 Work and Social Education BA with Foundation Year (ETS Endorsed) BA (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
EU £13500 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
International £13500 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:

  • Foundation

About University of Wales

The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.

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Where is this programme taught

Carmarthen Campus
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