Youth & Community Work (MA)

Liverpool Hope University

Postgraduate

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
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Youth and community work is a unique and value-based practice that seeks to support and foster the development of young people and the wider community to enable all to reach their full potential. Underpinned by strong values of social justice Youth and Community Workers seek to critically analyse the social world and nurture the development of others through collaborative and creative practice leading to social change.
The main aim of the MA in Youth and Community Work with JNC professional qualification is to develop skilled, innovative and reflective practitioners, who are able to engage and develop positive relationships within communities, which lead to education and discovery. Through practice workers will demonstrate a clear commitment to promoting participation and empowerment, equality, partnership working and to the personal, social and political development of those involved.
This new MA Youth and Community Work programme has been designed in partnership with service users and leading professionals employed in the field. This collaboration ensures teaching is current and reflective of today’s youth and community work agenda preparing you effectively for a successful career.
Why choose Liverpool Hope?
Study within a department committed to innovative and participatory teaching methods.
An experienced and research-active teaching team with expertise in youth work and community development, participatory practice, childhood and youth studies, anti-oppressive practice, mental health, youth justice and radical community work.
Opportunities to experience international perspectives through department field trips and overseas placements.
This course has an intake limited to 25 students providing an encouraging environment to build positive peer group support and an opportunity to work closely with teaching staff.
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Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Hope Park, L16 9JD

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Entry Requirements
Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline.
Applications from students who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) will be asked to demonstrate potential to achieve a Masters award via a sample of academic writing and interview before an offer is made.
Appropriate and relevant experience.
Enhanced DBS Clearance.
All candidates subject to interview and satisfactory health check.

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Course programme

<div id="tab2" class="tab grid_8 alpha hide-on-small" style="display: block;"> <div class="courseLinks hide-on-medium-down"> <img src="/media/liverpoolhope/styleassets/cssimages/media,975,en.gif" alt="print Icon" style="width : 24px; height : 24px; "> <span><a href="javascript:window.print()">print this page</a></span> <span class="st_sharethis_custom" st_processed="yes"><a href="#">share this course</a></span> </div> <h2>Curriculum</h2> <p>This course is delivered through a full-time (1 year) or part time (2 years) route and will provide you with a blend of academic and practice-based learning to develop both your theoretical understanding and experience through two professional practice placements. Students will build a solid foundation in youth and community work through an exploration of the theoretical frameworks of informal education and community development along with advanced studies examining key youth and community work methods and settings, contemporary issues, youth development, welfare and social policy.</p> <ul> <li>Youth Work Theory and Practice (20 Credits)</li> <li>Practice Placement 1: Linked to Youth Work Theory and Practice</li> <li>Community Empowerment for Social Change (20 Credits)&nbsp;</li> <li>Critical Themes and Issues Influencing Contemporary Practice (20 Credits)&nbsp;</li> <li>Managing Youth and Community Work (10 Credits)&nbsp;</li> <li>Advanced Research Seminars (20 Credits)</li> <li>Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods (10 Credits)</li> <li>Practice Placement 2 (20 Credits)&nbsp;</li> <li>Dissertation (60 Credits)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Practice Placements will take place from November to June on a part time basis and between June and August for a full time placement.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12px;">Liverpool Hope University has invested in a community settlement in North Liverpool through which students will develop their community practice. For the second placement students will have options in both the voluntary and statutory sector.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div>

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