Course summary
Important notice – campus change This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. The programme will provide you with the professional Community Youth Work qualification (endorsed by NSETS, North South Education and training standards committee) recognised by employers throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This will enable you to work in a wide range of professional settings with many agencies that work with young people. The programme will also provide you with a foundation for postgraduate study.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L521
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Belfast
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CCCDD
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
This course is a 'regulated and/or care position' within the meaning of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 (POCVA) and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. It may involve access to children and/or vulnerable adults and is therefore subject to an Access NI criminal history check, the fee for which is £33. English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Audition
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4710 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4710 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15840 | Year 1 |
| International | £15840 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.
Provider information
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA