Youth and Community Work Bachelor & Master in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Psychosocial Community Work BA (Hons) University of East London - 10% 17% £9250 £14160 104 London On campus Full-time
Youth Work BA (Hons) University of East London - 7% 6% £9250 £14160 132 London On campus Full-time
Social and Community Work BA (Hons) Goldsmiths, University of London - 0% 5% - - 117 London On campus Full-time
Social Science, Community Development and Youth Work BA (Hons) Goldsmiths, University of London 95% 0% 5% - - 116 London On campus Full-time
Youth and Community Work (with JNC Recognition) MSc London Metropolitan University - - - £1170 £2020 - London On campus Part-time
Psychosocial Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) University of East London - - - £9250 £14160 £14820 - London On campus Full-time
Youth and Community Work (Advanced Practice) MSc London Metropolitan University - - - £1100 £1100 - London On campus Part-time
Social & Community Work (Children, Young People & Families) HNC South Thames College - - - £6000 - - London On campus Full-time
Applied Anthropology and Community and Youth Work MA Goldsmiths, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Communities and Social Justice MPhil Goldsmiths, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Youth and Community Work

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Current jobs

Among graduates of Youth and Community Work who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Specialisations within Youth and Community Work

  • Administration and Management
  • Advocacy and Community Organization
  • Aging
  • Welfare
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Health Care
  • International Social Work
  • Mental Health
  • Policy and Planning
  • Politics

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Youth and Community Work

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Analysis and reflection skills
  • Empathy
  • Problem- solving
  • Presentation skills
  • Management, supervision and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Fundraising and advocacy skills
  • Teamwork

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Youth and Community Work who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Jobs of graduates of Youth and Community Work (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Youth and Community Work at Anglia Ruskin University

75% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Youth and Community Work, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.