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University of Wales Trinity Saint David| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | Full-time | 3 years | find out | GBP 9000 per year | GBP 14900 per year |
Course Overview
The BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities programme has been designed with three pathways* which support the vision of creating a generic and broad offer which will capture the interests of individuals who would like to work with young people, families and communities in a variety of settings, and to provide them with a real foundation of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to do so. The pathways* also address the growing need for the support and development of young people, families and communities. The three pathways* are (1) Health and Well-being, (2) Community Development and Families, and (3) Youth Work. The programme will provide students with opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge, expertise and understanding to enable them to work effectively within these areas.
The BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work programme would be of particular interest to students who aspire for a career working with young people. The programme would also be of interest to students wishing to develop their knowledge and experience of working with and supporting young people, families and communities, and for students who wish to build upon their existing knowledge and experiences of working within these disciplines.
If you are interested in gaining knowledge, if you have a motivation to learn and a desire to gain new skills, then the BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities is for you. Building resilience amongst young people is of utmost importance to society as a whole, and high on political agendas; this programme is innovative and well-placed in preparing students for a career in this area. The BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work pathway DOES NOT offer a professional qualification in Youth Work. However, this is offered at Level 7 if students decide to complete postgraduate study by moving on to the MArts in Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work.
* The delivery of pathways is subject to numbers.
Key Features
The BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work programme has been designed to respond to societal needs, to address the wider challenges that young people, families and communities face, and to help support the vision of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act (WG, 2015) in creating a resilient, healthy and cohesive society. Importantly, the programme has been designed with a clear vision of enhancing student employability. This is due to the programme's applied focus, and the opportunities for students to engage in substantial fieldwork experience where theory learned in lectures is put into practice. Young people's lives are increasingly complex, as are the challenges that some young people may face. As such they have a diverse range of needs. The development of this degree programme will equip the modern workforce with a range of skills, knowledge, expertise and understanding to achieve the best outcomes for young people, their families, and their communities.
Whilst studying on this degree programme, students will learn how to draw on a wide range of intellectual resources, theoretical perspectives and academic disciplines to develop their understanding of the issues faced by young people and identifying what their needs are. Through studying this degree programme, students will develop their critical thinking and evaluation skills, and will develop as reflective/reflexive and autonomous practitioners who are able to implement both theory and practice. Students will be able to acknowledge, accept and understand the values, interests and moral positions of others and engage in anti-oppressive practices.
In addition, through participating in this degree programme, students are able to adopt appropriate problem solving skills, enabling them to work effectively with young people, families and communities. The course is underpinned by the core principles and values of youth work. It explores how to facilitate and support young people's growth, and personal and social development, in a variety of informal and non-formal settings. It reflects current youth policy and practice in both Wales and the UK, and is relevant to the occupational sector, local and national employers and voluntary sectors. The skills and experiences gained as part of the BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work programme will help students to succeed both in the work place and in their personal lives.
Modules
At each level, students will study 5 modules as a generic group of BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities programme students. One additional module will be studied per level focused on the students' chosen pathway and interests. Each level includes a module with a placement focus, allowing students to focus upon their studies in an applied manner. This approach is valuable from an employability perspective, as students have the opportunity to apply theory to their practice, to demonstrate their ability to function in the world of work, and to acquire invaluable experiences that employers value when interviewing. By the time the students graduate, they will have completed 200 hours of placement activity. Modules include:
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Assessment
The approach to assessing students' learning reflects the skills and attributes that a professional would be required to possess. For example, assessments will allow students to develop their communication skills, their problem solving skills and their ability to work as part of a team. Students will engage in seminar presentations both individually and as part of a small group, and they will also engage in practical assessments including the delivery of an issue based session for young people, thus mirroring the realities of the workplace. Written assignments will feature within the programme, however the programme does not have any examinations - this is due to the fact that the programme is about developing key employability skills for working with young people, families and communities, and the assessments reflects this. Engaging in three practical placements will allow the students the opportunity to immerse themselves within an organisation, and develop key employability skills whilst also networking within the organisations.
Career Opportunities
The BA Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work programme will enable students to develop attributes desired by the occupations involved in working with young people, families and communities. These attributes include being able to identify young people's needs, how to respond to these needs, and the ability to develop resilient young people.
Graduates may find employment in a variety of professions and settings, including directly in the youth and community work field as youth support workers. Graduates may find employment in residential centres for children and young people, youth justice, or in community organisations, and with organisations which support young people, families and communities.
Graduates may also choose to go on to complete postgraduate study by moving on to the MArts in Work with Young People, Families and Communities which allows students to draw down student loans for a fourth year. The MArts in Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work pathway leads to a professional qualification in Youth Work, subject to endorsement by ETS Wales. This means that graduates of the MArts in Work with Young People, Families and Communities: Youth Work would be professionally qualified youth workers (subject to endorsement by ETS Wales), with this pathway offering a JNC recognised qualification which can be viewed as a passport to practice, due to the qualification being recognised in many countries across the world.
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Further Information
There is a practical and vocational focus to the course, with many opportunities to learn beyond the lecture room. Field visits form part of the programme, and practitioners act as guest lecturers to enhance student experience.
The programme places an emphasis on individual personal and social development, and the University offers excellent careers support and guidance. Students also benefit from small group teaching in a supportive learning environment.
The programme benefits from a strong lecturing team of enthusiastic, supportive and bilingual staff who are professionally qualified in the field of Youth and Community Work with recognised expertise and experience of working with young people, families and communities. The lecturing team are also actively involved in research, keeping abreast of developments within the fields.
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Additional Costs
Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.
There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:
Entry Criteria
Typical offers are made for 80 UCAS tariff points, however entry to the programme is based on individual merit. The programme is intended for both A Level school leavers as well as applicants who wish to return to education. Non-standard entry students are encouraged to apply, where life skills and the academic potential to succeed are very welcomed.
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