Overview

This Youth Work and Community Development from Leeds Beckett University has been designed on the principles which promote social justice, and challenge injustice and inequality. Alongside the taught modules, you will be able take advantage of our professional development programme, which offers the chance to explore and understand recent developments in the field, exchange experiences with colleagues and practitioners and learn from one another. You will also gain an understanding of how to conduct research as a practitioner, and undertake an in-depth dissertation study.

You will participate in a rich and culturally diverse teaching and learning environment and undertake two challenging placements, enabling you to apply your knowledge and hone your practical skills. During your studies, you will critically engage with the tensions and challenges of current practice, build a sophisticated knowledge of effective management approaches, debate how youth work and community development has responded to shifting government policies and learn how to support inclusive practice that can inspire positive social change.

Career opportunities:

By enhancing your ability to build trusting, professional relationships with troubled and challenging young people, coupled with proven experience of working in multi-agency settings, you will become an effective youth and community worker who will be sought after by employers.

Youth Worker

Community Development Worker

Behavioural Support Worker

Charity Project worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Perspectives in Youth and Community Work

Promoting Inclusive Practice

Understanding Social Research and Evaluation

Leadership and Management: Self, Team and Organisation

Global Perspectives in Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Childhood Studies Community Development View 51 other Masters in Community Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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54

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6

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General requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from a work environment or from a voluntary setting environment.

Applicants should demonstrate in their personal statement the relevant work or voluntary experience they have gained with young people or adults in a community related setting.

All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

All applications should be supported by a reference.

DBS Check: Satisfactory enhanced criminal history checks will be required by all applicants prior to acceptance on the course, (processed through the University only). The University is unable to accept DBS checks obtained through another institution.

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Tuition Fees

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18440 GBP / year

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8670 GBP / year

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Free

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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