Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Community Youth Work in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,320
(c. USD21,838.61)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Community youth work focuses on supporting young individuals within their local areas. A skilled youth worker assists adolescents in developing abilities to manage social interactions and prepare for adulthood. They participate in educational yet enjoyable activities. These professionals form meaningful relationships with youth to foster cognitive and emotional growth, encourage self-expression, and empower them to influence societal change.
The program offers the accredited Community Youth Work certification, validated by JNC and acknowledged by NSETS (North South Education and Training Standards committee). This credential is valued by employers across both the UK and Ireland. The curriculum prepares youth practitioners with comprehensive competencies, ethical principles, and expertise for professional roles with various youth-oriented organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
The A Level requirement for this course is CDD*.
*You may satisfy the requirement for the third A Level grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as recognised by the University.
A range of OCN NI Youth Work qualifications hold UCAS points. These will contribute to your total tariff eg OCN level 3 certificate in youth work equals 8 points with the level 3 diploma equating to 16 points.
Applied General Qualifications
Overall BTEC QCF Extended Award profile MMM.
Overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma profile MMM.
Irish Leaving Certificate
78 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level).
Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall Access profile 51%.
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include GCSE English Language grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
The A Level requirement for this course is CDD*.
*You may satisfy the requirement for the third A Level grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as recognised by the University.
A range of OCN NI Youth Work qualifications hold UCAS points. These will contribute to your total tariff eg OCN level 3 certificate in youth work equals 8 points with the level 3 diploma equating to 16 points.
Applied General Qualifications
Overall BTEC QCF Extended Award profile MMM.
Overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma profile MMM.
Irish Leaving Certificate
78 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level).
Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall Access profile 51%.
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include GCSE English Language grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
16,320