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Ulster University: Community Youth Work
Institution | Ulster University |
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Department | Magee Campus |
Web | http://www.ulster.ac.uk |
admissions@ulster.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02895367890 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
This course provides knowledge, skills, understanding and reflective practice in community youth work and an opportunity to gain a professional qualification. You will develop the qualities needed for situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility, and decision making in complex, unpredictable
circumstances.
The course has three main aims:
- Develop effective professional practitioners in community youth work
Enhance the professional skills and employability of
community youth workers
- Challenge, develop and engage critically in community youth work issues through informed and innovative methods of teaching and learning
There are a range of career options available to graduates and these include opportunities across the statutory and community and voluntary sectors. Graduates will be qualified Community Youth Workers equipped to undertake key roles to the required standard.
Students are normally in full-time, paid employment and many will change employment during or following completion of the course. Other students are promoted to managerial or project based leadership roles.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | An Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognized as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and Part-time Mode Applicants must hold a degree or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Specific requirements for admission are detailed below. Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. It is a requirement of the course that students are working 16 hours per-week in a Community Youth Work setting. English Language Requirements Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. |
Location | Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Derry~Londonderry BT48 7JL |
Summary
This course provides knowledge, skills, understanding and reflective practice in community youth work and an opportunity to gain a professional qualification. You will develop the qualities needed for situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility, and decision making in complex, unpredictable
circumstances.
The course has three main aims:
- Develop effective professional practitioners in community youth work
Enhance the professional skills and employability of
community youth workers
- Challenge, develop and engage critically in community youth work issues through informed and innovative methods of teaching and learning
There are a range of career options available to graduates and these include opportunities across the statutory and community and voluntary sectors. Graduates will be qualified Community Youth Workers equipped to undertake key roles to the required standard.
Students are normally in full-time, paid employment and many will change employment during or following completion of the course. Other students are promoted to managerial or project based leadership roles.
**Professional Recognition-** The course is professionally recognised by the North South Education and Training Standards (NSETS) committee which is the professional body for youth work practitioners in Ireland.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | An Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognized as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and Part-time Mode Applicants must hold a degree or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Specific requirements for admission are detailed below. Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. It is a requirement of the course that students are working 16 hours per-week in a Community Youth Work setting. English Language Requirements Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. |
Location | Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Derry~Londonderry BT48 7JL |
Summary
The overall aim is to produce qualified Community Youth Workers to undertake key roles to the required professional standard.
Our vision is for a shared society where young people are equal partners. Community Youth Work training aims to provide educational experiences through a purposeful, relational presence between youth workers, young people and their communities which enables young people to have meaningful opportunities, resources and support to exert influence individually and collectively in their society.
After successful completion of the level 7 PG Dip Community Youth Work graduate will have the professional qualification and graduates will have developed a critical understanding of a complex body of knowledge. The graduate will have developed reflective, analytical and problem-solving skills suitable for a range of employment opportunities in the profession. The graduate will be able to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions, to reach sound judgements, and to communicate effectively.
**Professional Recognition-** The course is professionally recognised by the North South Education and Training Standards (NSETS) committee which is the professional body for youth work practitioners in Ireland.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | An Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognized as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and Part-time Mode Applicants must hold a degree or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Specific requirements for admission are detailed below. Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. It is a requirement of the course that students are working 16 hours per-week in a Community Youth Work setting. English Language Requirements Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. |
Location | Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Derry~Londonderry BT48 7JL |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
This course provides knowledge, skills, understanding and reflective practice in community youth work and an opportunity to gain a professional qualification. You will develop the qualities needed for situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility, and decision making in complex, unpredictable
circumstances.
The course has three main aims:
- Develop effective professional practitioners in community youth work
Enhance the professional skills and employability of
community youth workers
- Challenge, develop and engage critically in community youth work issues through informed and innovative methods of teaching and learning
There are a range of career options available to graduates and these include opportunities across the statutory and community and voluntary sectors. Graduates will be qualified Community Youth Workers equipped to undertake key roles to the required standard.
Students are normally in full-time, paid employment and many will change employment during or following completion of the course. Other students are promoted to managerial or project based leadership roles.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | An Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognized as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and Part-time Mode Applicants must hold a degree or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Specific requirements for admission are detailed below. Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. It is a requirement of the course that students are working 16 hours per-week in a Community Youth Work setting. English Language Requirements Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. |
Location | Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Derry~Londonderry BT48 7JL |
Summary
This course provides knowledge, skills, understanding and reflective practice in community youth work and an opportunity to gain a professional qualification. You will develop the qualities needed for situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility, and decision making in complex, unpredictable
circumstances.
The course has three main aims:
- Develop effective professional practitioners in community youth work
Enhance the professional skills and employability of
community youth workers
- Challenge, develop and engage critically in community youth work issues through informed and innovative methods of teaching and learning
There are a range of career options available to graduates and these include opportunities across the statutory and community and voluntary sectors. Graduates will be qualified Community Youth Workers equipped to undertake key roles to the required standard.
Students are normally in full-time, paid employment and many will change employment during or following completion of the course. Other students are promoted to managerial or project based leadership roles.
**Professional Recognition-** The course is professionally recognised by the North South Education and Training Standards (NSETS) committee which is the professional body for youth work practitioners in Ireland.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | An Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognized as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and Part-time Mode Applicants must hold a degree or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Specific requirements for admission are detailed below. Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. It is a requirement of the course that students are working 16 hours per-week in a Community Youth Work setting. English Language Requirements Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. |
Location | Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Derry~Londonderry BT48 7JL |
Summary
The overall aim is to produce qualified Community Youth Workers to undertake key roles to the required professional standard.
Our vision is for a shared society where young people are equal partners. Community Youth Work training aims to provide educational experiences through a purposeful, relational presence between youth workers, young people and their communities which enables young people to have meaningful opportunities, resources and support to exert influence individually and collectively in their society.
After successful completion of the level 7 PG Dip Community Youth Work graduate will have the professional qualification and graduates will have developed a critical understanding of a complex body of knowledge. The graduate will have developed reflective, analytical and problem-solving skills suitable for a range of employment opportunities in the profession. The graduate will be able to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions, to reach sound judgements, and to communicate effectively.
**Professional Recognition-** The course is professionally recognised by the North South Education and Training Standards (NSETS) committee which is the professional body for youth work practitioners in Ireland.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | An Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or from an institution of another country which is recognized as being of an equivalent standard; or an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and Part-time Mode Applicants must hold a degree or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Specific requirements for admission are detailed below. Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. It is a requirement of the course that students are working 16 hours per-week in a Community Youth Work setting. English Language Requirements Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. |
Location | Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Derry~Londonderry BT48 7JL |
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