Youth and Community Development MA / PGDip

This course is suitable for those who may already be JNC Qualified, or equivalent or for those who want a Postgraduate qualification.

The course modules are taught at University College Birmingham, you will be continually assessed through assignments, case studies and critical analysis, group / individual presentations and written reports.

Students wishing to complete the Masters qualification will complete a 12,000 - 14,000 word dissertation. There will be 15 hours plus progress meetings with an allocated tutor and an initial in class activity and online support available.

Tuition Fees:

MA: £1800 for each of 2 years PT
PGDip: £1300 for each of 2 years PT, Top up to MA £1000
It is possible to pay by installments, half by 31st January and the other half by 31st March.

For further details please contact Lecturer and Course Developer, Sangeeta Soni on 0121 604 1000 ext. 2621 or email s.soni@ucb.ac.uk Alternatively, email Jill Nathan on j.nathan@ucb.ac.uk

Course Details

MA / PG Diploma in Youth and Community Development 2 - 3 years part time, one session per week.
Entry Requirements: First Degree or equivalent (including JNC qualification) in Youth Work, Work with Young People, Youth and Community Work or a First Degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences & Humanities area (e.g. Sociology, Education, Psychology etc). Ideally you be working in a suitable youth and community work setting, this can be in a paid or unpaid capacity.

How To Apply

These courses are delivered by The School of Childhood and Education

Modules

Core modules:

Social justice and youth and community development (20 credits)
Personal and professional change (20 credits)
Management and the youth and community professional (20 credits)
Research methods and ethics (30 credits)
Masters Dissertation (60 credits)

One Option module from:

Tracing trends (30 credits)
Coaching and mentoring (30 credits)
Effective management and leadership for childhood (30 credits)

Portal

University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)121 604 1000

Youth and Community Development MA / PGDip

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