Pre-Sessional English Programmes:
There is no need to worry if you don’t quite meet our English language entry requirements – most of university have a range of Pre-Sessional English programmes (PSPs) that can help you to reach the standard set out in your offer letter, or join the University Foundation courses.
Please note that the length of the course you are advised to take will depend on the grades achieved in individual test components (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking). If your offer states that you require above IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), please contact the UKOAS for guidance.
Entry Requirements：
• BBC or equivalent to 280 UCAS points
• Experience of working on a paid or voluntary basis, with young people or community groups, is essential.
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly Criminal Records Bureau) clearance will be arranged by the University before you start the course. There is a charge for the disclosure and barring clearance which is currently (January 2014) £44.
• You should be able to demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, anti-oppressive practices in youth and community work.
English Language Requirements:
Students who are nationals of a majority English-speaking country may be accepted without an English qualification if during the application process it has been demonstrated that you are able to understand written and spoken English to the required level.
Majority English speaking countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada*
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- USA
*Canadian nationals are exempt from English Language requirements, but non-Canadian nationals who have studied in Canada are required to meet standard English Language requirements due to Home Office policy.
If you reside in one of these countries, you are not required to submit evidence of English language proficiency if you:
- Have undertaken a full degree in one of these countries and completed it no more than two years before the intended start of your chosen undergraduate programme.
- The degree certificate is successfully verified with the issuing body on receipt. Any applicant found to have submitted a fraudulent score will have their application withdrawn.
Accepted English language tests
What test scores do I need?
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (or equivalent).
Duration:
Youth and Community Work BA(Hons)
Working with research-active staff, you will explore aspects of individual, educational and social development of young people, and learn how to help them develop into confident adults. As this course is both an academic and professional qualification, you will attend taught sessions at the University and also go on work placements. Each year you’ll also study a range of relevant subjects:
Year 1
+ Foundations for Practice
+ Self Society and Welfare
+ Perspectives in Learning and Development
+ Theories and Strategies for Learning
Year 2
+ Reflection and Practice
+ People in Action: Work with Individuals and Groups
+ Communities in Theory and Practice
+ Social Policy and Inclusion
Year 3
+ Theorising for Advanced Practitioners
+ Major Study
+ Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
+ Research Methodologies
