About the course

Community youth work involves working with young people in their own communities. A professional community youth worker will help young people build skills to navigate their social world and their future. They will engage in activities that have a learning purpose but are also fun. Community youth workers build connections with young people to help them develop their thinking and emotions, help them to express themselves and take action to shape society.

　　The programme provides students with the professional Community Youth Work qualification, which is a JNC endorsed qualification, recognised by NSETS, (North South Education and Training Standards committee). This professional qualification is recognised by employers throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This course equips youth workers with a wide range of skills, values and knowledge to work in professional settings with many agencies that work with young people. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	County Antrim
Autumn (September), 2025	County Antrim

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ulster University

The A Level requirement for this course is CDD.

　　The C grade can be substituted by a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by UCAS.

　　A range of OCN NI youth work qualifications hold UCAS points. These will contribute to your total tariff eg OCN level 3 certificate in youth work equals 8 points with the level 3 diploma equating to 16 points.

　　Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points (12 at Higher level).

　　The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5.

　　TOEFL - 80 with a minimum: L – 17 R – 18 S - 20 W– 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Ulster University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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