36 months
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17089 GBP/year
7000 GBP/year
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About

The overall aim of Community Youth Work degree offered at Ulster University is to produce qualified Community Youth Workers to undertake key roles to the required professional standard.

Overview

Community Youth Work degree offered at Ulster University aims to provide educational experiences through a purposeful, relational presence between youth workers, young people and their communities which enables young people to have meaningful opportunities, resources and support to exert influence individually and collectively in their society.

Careers

There are a range of career options available to graduates and these include opportunities across the statutory and community and voluntary sectors. The following key duties for professional youth workers are identified in the JNC Report (Extract from Joint Education Services Circular (JESC) No 166 JNC Report Appendix IV, pg 56): Performing all the duties in the First and Second Levels for Youth Support Workers; Managing and developing a range of services; Developing staff and facilities; Working with other agencies to develop services across the community; Leading project development and implementation; Management responsibility for staff. 

Programme Structure

Course include:

  • Context of Youth Work
  • Assessed Practice
  • The Pedagogy and Practice of Community Youth Work
  • Power,Inequality and Anti-Oppressive Practice
  • Ethical Leadership, Management and Supervision
  • Critical Thinking and Professional Development
  • Dissertation (Community Youth Work)

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

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  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • An Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the UK or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognized as being of an equivalent standard; or 

  • an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and

  • a degree or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Specific requirements for admission are detailed below. Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL).

  • Students must be working 16 hours per week in a Community Youth Work setting.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    17089 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 17089 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    7000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 7000 GBP per year during 36 months.

England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees: £7,000

Living costs for Derry

650 - 1000 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Community Youth Work.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2200 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
TESOL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
International Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Paul Kavanagh Award
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Belfast Girls’ Club Union Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Santander Universities Support
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Study Abroad Scholarship
Merit-based

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Ulster University
Belfast, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
13 Mar 2025
Government Of Ireland Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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