About the course

This Youth and Community Work (with JNC recognition) MSc is a National Youth Agency (NYA) and Endorsements Standards Board (ESB) approved qualification. The course leads to Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) recognition, which means you’ll become a JNC-qualified Professional Youth Worker and Community Development Practitioner when you successfully complete the course.

　　If you already hold JNC recognition, or have 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 (Advanced Practice) MSc instead.

　　If you’re looking to start your career in the sector or want to increase your employment opportunities, this is the perfect course for you. You may be working as a youth and/or community worker already in the voluntary, public or independent sector. This course will lead to JNC recognition, which can open the door to opportunities in this sector. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£9,300

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	London
Spring (January), 2025	London
Autumn (September), 2025	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for London Metropolitan University

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

　　six-months' experience in a related area, such as paid or unpaid experience in community and youth work organisations or charities

　　IELTS: Overall score required 6.0 (Listening: 5.5, Reading: 5.5, Writing: 5.5, Speaking: 5.5)

　　TOEFL iBT: Overall score required 72 (Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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 London Metropolitan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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