Programme Specification for Youth Studies (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Youth Studies as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Youth Studies at UEL addresses current and relevant topics which effect young people and those who work with them. The programme is underpinned by good practice in the field, diversity, empowerment and rights and responsibilities in working with young people. The programme is innovative, providing students with knowledge for the future; providing options for specialist career choices and specialisms.
The programme explores youth issues within the scope of a wide range of co-ordinates, embracing diversity, activism, citizenship, sociology, and safeguarding underpinned by the United Nations Charter on Human Rights and of the child.
What will I study?
The first year of the programme seeks to give students grounding in the theoretical concepts involved in youth and community work and provides students with the chance to explore the social, political, cultural and historical understanding of youth. Through the programme students will consolidate and develop their understanding of youth in society as well as their preferred career path and area of interest in young people. Each year has common ground with other School of Education programmes such as Challenging Disability, ICTs in Educational Settings and Language, Society and Culture. This degree is designed for those who work or intend to work with young people as well as those with a more general interest in the field of Youth Studies. The degree provides a broad understanding of youth in the social, cultural and political context, building on knowledge, insight, theory and practice from a range of social science, education, humanities, historical, social policy and citizenship.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Youth Studies.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Youth Studies?
A degree in Youth Studies from UEL will show a prospective employer that you have developed critical skills in the field, that you have a rounded knowledge of current and historical issues which affect young people and that you are able to be a thoughtful practitioner, and that you have also developed transferable practical skills in researching, writing and presenting.
Career paths: unqualified youth and community worker positions in private, national companies; local authorities and national government; jobs in regeneration zones with a community or youth focus.
What Can I Combine with Youth Studies?
Popular combinations include:
- Youth Studies with Criminology (L5L3)
- Education Studies and Youth Studies (XLH5)
- Youth Studies with Psychology (LMC8)
- Youth Studies with Special Education (L5X1)
We offer over 5000 combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page http://www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes/ for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C or above.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Youth Studies programmes available
For further information on the range of Youth Studies programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/cass/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on +44 (0) 20 8223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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