BA (Honours) Youth Work
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Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 360 credits
Description
There are few things more important or rewarding than making a positive difference to the lives of young people. This degree will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed for a dynamic career in youth work, and with the fast pace of change in the sector, it’s an exciting time to get involved – whether you plan to work in statutory or voluntary settings. The BA (Hons) Youth Work is a professional qualification recognised across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Designed to support young people’s personal and social development, it’s ideal if you work with young people in informal settings, or if you have an informal educational role in a formal environment. You can also achieve intermediate qualifications – a certificate and a foundation degree – while progressing through this degree course and you’ll be well prepared to engage with further research, study, enquiry and practice where knowledge of working with young people is required.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
Youth workers engage with young people in a wide range of roles and settings, including in youth services, in voluntary and community organisations, in schools and colleges, and in youth participation projects. The BA (Hons) Youth Work includes work-based learning at each level of study, and is mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work. It is recognised as a professional youth work qualification by the National Youth Agency (NYA) on behalf of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for England; the ETS Advisory Committee for Wales; the Standards Council for CLD for Scotland; and the North/South Education and Training Standards Committee for Youth Work in Ireland.
This degree course will develop your skills across the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work, including:
- assessing young people’s needs
- working with young people in groups
- designing learning activities
- planning and evaluating projects
- working in teams and in community-based organisations.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
Classification of your degree
On successful completion of the required number of modules you will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Youth Work degree which confers recognition as a professional youth worker in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Your honours degree will be classified either as first-class honours, upper second-class honours, lower second-class honours or third-class honours.
You will have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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An undergraduate qualification in Childhood and Youth, Education and Health and Social Care.
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