
Overview
Designed for graduates who already hold Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) recognition, this master’s degree is perfect if you’re already working in or looking to return to the industry.
If you don’t already hold JNC recognition, or haven’t completed an existing Level 6 qualification from either the National Youth Agency (NYA) or the Endorsement and Quality Standards Boards for Community Development Learning (ESB), please see our Youth and Community Work (with JNC recognition) MSc instead.
You’ll build on your existing knowledge of the National Youth Agency (NYA) Standards of Proficiency and Community Development National Occupational Standards in a stimulating and supportive environment.
Collaboration is highly important on this course, therefore it’s important for you to share personal experiences and reflections with your classmates. Sharing these will help to broaden your perspective on various issues and build sound knowledge on effective management approaches.
Where this course can take you
This Youth and Community Work (Advanced Practice) degree from London Metropolitan University is designed to prepare you for career progression within the youth and community work sector. Once you successfully complete the course, you should feel confident to progress into higher-level management positions or roles that require a greater level of expertise.
Our alumni work for various organisations, including local authority social services departments, mental health trusts, drugs and alcohol services, children’s centres, social prescribing and in A&E with young victims of knife crime, among others.
If you demonstrate research potential on this course, you may also be encouraged to undertake doctoral studies.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Community, Continuity and Change
- Designing Youth and Community Research
- Public Service Design and Innovation
- Trauma, Mental Health and Well-being
- Youth and Community Dissertation
- Commissioning Youth and Community Services
- Community Activism
- Digital Storytelling
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We recommend that you submit your application to us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
You will be required to have:
- an undergraduate degree of second-class honours or above
- GCSE English at grade C/4 minimum, or Key Skills Communication Level 2 and Numeracy Level 2, or equivalent
- NYA and ESB recognition and be able to provide evidence of your registration and accreditation
In addition to the above, you'll also need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a university interview.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
13250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
8950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8950 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
PT
- UK: £995 per 20 credits
- Int: £1,470 per 20 credits
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.