About the course

You want to connect with and support young people in your future career. Our dynamic programme equips you with the skills to respond in a nuanced way to contemporary issues in the lives of young people.

　　This programme will support you in adopting an agile mindset, embracing a willingness to try new things and being responsive to new challenges. You'll develop digital literacy and skills integral to becoming a successful future youth work practitioner.

　　This degree delves into the themes of interdisciplinary work and reflects changes in the youth work sector. Each module explores how different professions would approach the area under study, this is supported by interdisciplinary staff supporting the youth work team delivering the programme.

　　You will get opportunities to learn alongside students on other professional programmes enabling interprofessional learning and gaining the communication skills to step into your future career with confidence. You will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills and experience to work in contemporary integrated practice settings.

　　Gain experience to allow you to practice as a confident and competent youth worker in the contemporary and digital age.

　　Benefit from being taught by our friendly team with a wealth of collective experience, receive supportive teaching from tutors in a -knit learning community.

　　Carry out placements in a number of settings, gaining diverse practice experience in a range of agencies that will enable you to try varied areas of work and develop expertise for the future.

　　Experience a variety of learning and assessment types, with a robust academic underpinning, to prepare you and build your confidence for practice.

　　Develop the key skills needed to engage young people through a broad range of services, including digital literacy to communicate successfully in the digital age. 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: GB£40,725

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Lancaster

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Cumbria

96-112 UCAS Tariff Points.

　　A-levels: CCC-BBC.

　　T-levels: P (C+ in the Core) – M. All subjects are accepted however we recommend T Level Education and Childcare for entry to this course.

　　Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit –  15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit.

　　CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C

　　OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM

　　Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers.

　　Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers.

　　GCSE / IGCSE / O level English / IGCSE English as a first language- Grade C

　　IELTS- 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component)

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Reading - 18, Listening -17, 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 University of Cumbria. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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