university of bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire has two main campuses in Luton and Bedford, but are also active in Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, London and Birmingham. We are renowned for our vibrant and cosmopolitan student population that includes more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries. We are a modern university that believes in nurturing our students to become educated, employable and entrepreneurial global citizens. More than half of our students come from lower socio-economic backgrounds or from families with no history of participation in higher education. More than a third are mature returners to education and around a quarter are from Black or ethnic minority backgrounds under-represented in higher education.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: MA Childhood, Youth and Family Studies: Youth Work Pathway

Other Related Courses: BA (Hons) in Childhood and Youth Studies

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

With around 24,000 students, Birmingham City University is one of the UK's largest universities, providing teaching to students around the globe and producing research with international and national impact. We are committed to transforming students’ lives and enhancing opportunity through education and advancement.  Over 97% of our students were in employment or further study within six months of graduating.  Furthermore, we have put £270 million into the regional economy and support thousands of jobs in the area. We're investing £340 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our city centre campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities. We are the University for the city of Birmingham.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA (Hons) Youth and Community (with JNC recognition – subject to approval), BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families

Other Related Courses: BA (Hons) Sociology; BA (Hons) Black Studies; BA (Hons) Criminology; BSc (Hons) Professional Policing; MA Criminology; MA Black Studies

Bishop Grosseteste University

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, is small University with a big heritage. BGU have been educating students in the historic heart of the City of Lincoln for over 150 years, located on a beautifully green and pleasant campus just a few minutes’ walk from Lincoln Cathedral, Castle and the old Roman city. It is committed to supporting students through its community atmosphere, providing ease of access to tutors and close working relationships with fellow students.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA(Hons) Professional Studies in Childhood and Youth (with JNC recognition)

Other Related Courses: FdA Professional Studies in Childhood and Youth; MA Professional Studies.

university of bolton

At the University of Bolton, they pride themselves on their student-focused approach to learning, supporting career ambitions, and, quite simply, ensuring students enjoy their time at University; through quality teaching, passionate lecturers, supportive environments, great facilities, and on graduation, helping students find a job. With more than 11,000 full-time and part-time students from across the world, their Teaching-Intensive, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are designed to give students the best University experience possible.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: MA Community Development and Youth Studies; BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Studies; BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Work (endorsed route)

Bradford College

Courses are validated through partnership with the University of Bolton

Bradford College is an award-winning education institution with a national reputation for excellence. We have delivered quality Further and Higher education and training for more than 180 years and are one of the biggest Further Education colleges in the country. We're also one of the largest providers of Higher Education outside of the university sector. In total, our student body is around 20,000 strong. The College has a strong professional and vocational focus to provide its alumni with tangible employment opportunities and prepare them for the working world.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA (Hons) in Youth Work and Community Development; and PG Diploma in Youth Work and Community Development (with JNC Endorsement) Full and Part-Time Options

Other Qualifications: Level 2 Award and Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work; and Masters (MA) in Youth Work and Community Development (incl. PGDip OR MA Top Up) Full and Part Time Options

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Cardiff Metropolitan University can trace its history back to 1865, when the School of Art first opened in the Old Free Library in Cardiff.  Since it became a university, it has remained rooted in Wales while providing practice-focused and professionally oriented education to students from around the globe. Its vision is a commitment to education, research and innovation undertaken in partnership with students, governments, business and industry and with tangible benefits for individuals, society and the economy.  Cardiff Metropolitan University is committed to ensuring that every student fulfils their potential to make outstanding graduate-level contributions to their own and future generations

Professionally Qualifying Courses: BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work (Youth Work); and Post Graduate Diploma / MA Youth and Community Work (Youth Work) (both include JNC endorsement)

Other Related Courses: Foundation Certificate in Youth and Community Work; MA Education: Managing Community Practice

University of Central Lancashire

In 1828, the University of Central Lancashire was founded in Preston as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge. ‘Ex solo ad solem’, or in translation, ‘From the Earth to the Sun’, has been its motto ever since – helping talented people from all walks of life to make the most of their potential. Today the University is one of the UK’s largest with a student and staff community approaching 38,000, highlighting the progress the institution has made in providing students with real-world learning experiences and reflecting the institution’s broad pool of academic talent.

Related Courses: FdA Community Leadership; BA(Hons) Community Leadership [Top-Up]; MA Community Leadership; BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Practice (JNC accredited)

The Institute for Children, Youth and Mission (CYM)

Courses are validated through partnership with Newman University

As a networked Christian institution working across the UK, the Institute for Children, Youth and Mission exists to enhance the capacity, credibility and creativity of mission and ministry among children and young people; their families and communities. The Institute for Children, Youth and Mission is committed to: setting clear standards for theological education, professional and ministerial formation; stimulating the vision, understanding and skills required to work across wide ranging vocational roles and contexts; and supporting the development of work with children, young people and communities through research.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA (Hons) in Practical Theology with pathway award in Community Youth Work; and a Masters in Mission and Ministry with pathway award in Youth and Community Work (with JNC Endorsement) - Full and Part-time

Other Related Courses: BA (Hons) Practical Theology with pathway awards in Children and Family Ministry, Community Ministry, and Chaplaincy; MA Mission and Ministry with pathway awards in Chaplaincy with Children and Young People, Children and Family Work, and Christian Leadership in Context.

University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria places a focus on preparation for careers. The University has close links to youth centres, community organisations, NHS trusts, schools, colleges, nurseries, local authorities, social services teams and a range of voluntary sector organisations that value the knowledge you gain on a course. The University offers exciting research-informed academic studies, professionally focused courses and technical skills to support career ambitions. It seeks to enrich students so that they can realise their potential and achieve life-changing outcomes, making a real difference in society. We aim to develop excellent practitioners across a range of disciplines.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA (Hons) in Youth Work and Community Development; and a Masters in Youth Work and Community Development (with JNC & ESB Endorsement)

Other Related Courses: BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families (with integrated foundation year); BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families; BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families (top up); BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (with integrated foundation year); BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care; Masters in Working with Children, Adolescents and Families

A range of CPD opportunities: please contact the course team to discuss.

There is a potential to APL credits in to the MA’s, please contact the course team to discuss.

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

Put together with continual input from leading employers, De Montfort University Leicester courses are designed with employability in mind to provide the professional skills and practical experience employers are looking for. De Montfort University Leicester is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by its life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA(Hons) Youth Work and Community Development; MA Youth Work and Community Development (with JNC & ESB Endorsement) Full and Part-time options.

Other Related Courses: MA Youth and Community Development Studies; MA Youth Work, Health and Community Development

University of Derby

The University of Derby has its origins in various educational institutions across Derbyshire, dating back to 1851. Located in the heart of England, the University builds on the region’s heritage of innovation to provide industry-relevant, expert teaching, from foundation and undergraduate degrees through to postgraduate study and research.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA(Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (with JNC & ESB recognition)

Other Related Courses: BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies; BSc Integrated Health and Social Care; MA Childhood.

University of East London

University of East London (UEL) is a vibrant university with a vision to bring transformational academic and enterprising opportunities to those in its region and globally. UEL seek to do this through diversity, partnership and excellence in teaching and research. It has been educating individuals since 1898 and is one of the most diverse universities in the UK, located in one of the world’s most multi-cultural and vibrant areas, we have an exciting, inclusive and forward-thinking learning community of over 17 thousand students representing 140 different nationalities. We have accessible campuses in Stratford and the Royal Albert Dock.

Professionally Validated Qualifications: MA Youth and Community Work and BA Hons Youth Work (both with JNC recognition)

Other Related Courses: BA (Hons) Psychosocial and Community Work

University of GLASGOW

The University of Glasgow has a proud heritage. Informed leaders, creative thinkers and bold business minds have honed their skills at Glasgow. The talents of some of the UK’s most influential political figures have been nurtured at Glasgow. Award-winning writers have developed their craft. Human rights activists have gained their voice. Glasgow is a place that inspires ambitious people to succeed. A place where inquiring minds can develop their ideas. A place where talented people are given the space to realise their dreams. Glasgow’s doors are open to the brightest minds, regardless of background, who wish to study at university. Glasgow is committed to being a progressive university, dedicated to bringing inspiring people together to change the world.‌

Professionally Validated Qualifications: BA(Hons) Community Development; MEd Adult Education, Community Development and Youth Work (with CLD endorsement)

Other Related Courses: BA (Hons) Social and Public Policy; MA Education Studies (Adult Ed., Community Dev. and Youth Studies)

university of gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire has supported and inspired students since 1847. Spread across three campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, it offers the best of city and countryside. With a broad range of subjects, modern facilities and outstanding support teams, students get the freedom to express themselves, the inspiration to push boundaries and an environment where they can reach their full potential.

Other Related Courses: Level 4 Cert HE Working with Children, Young People and Families. (This course is designed to give students the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for early intervention work in a variety of contexts. It can be taken either as traditional direct entry route or as a higher apprenticeship. It provides progression routes into year 2 of BSc Social Work, BA Education or BA Early childhood studies.)

Wrexham Glyndwr university

Wrexham Glyndŵr University started in 2008 and is one of the youngest universities in the UK. It is a vibrant, friendly place where each student’s learning and future is given personal attention. The University name comes from Welsh scholar and hero Owain Glyndŵr and the  University continues to champion some of the same philosophies as him. Wrexham Glyndŵr University are proud to name our university after a man who cherished learning, loved his country, embraced an international outlook, and constantly demonstrated an inspiring and enterprising approach to life. His spirit lies at the heart of Wrexham Glyndŵr University where we set out to be bold, enterprising and open to all in everything that we do.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work; MA Youth & Community (with JNC recognition)

Other Related Courses: Foundation Year Youth and Community Work; MA Youth and Community Studies.

Goldsmiths University of London

Creativity has always been the hallmark of Goldsmiths. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive and ideas are allowed to grow. Goldsmiths, University of London was founded in 1891, and has been part of the University of London since 1904. Goldsmiths is a close-knit community that sees everyone as an individual with their own strengths and needs, a thought-provoking place that is part of a powerful legacy of learning.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA (Hons) Applied Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work; MA Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work (with JNC & ESB recognition); MA Applied Anthropology
and Community Arts (ESB recognition); MA Applied Anthropology and Community Development (ESB recognition)

Other Related Courses: MPhil/PhD Community & Youth Work

University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield prides itself on an impressive record of getting our students into industry, our high satisfaction levels and excellent teaching standards. Many of its academic staff are influential thinkers and leaders in their field and these qualities filter down throughout its teaching programme. Most of its courses have industry or real world links, with professional placement opportunities giving you a more rounded learning experience.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA(Hons) Youth and Community Work (with JNC recognition)

University of St Mark & St John PLYMOUTH (MARJON)

The University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, (MARJON) offers a our warm and friendly atmosphere and a special place to study.  It offers a range of courses from Foundation Degrees & Progression Courses to Honours Degrees and Postgraduate study.  With around 3500 students, MARJON’s class sizes are small, which means tutors and fellow students get to know each other well, but its is large enough to provide excellent facilities and social activities.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications:
BA(Hons) in Youth and Community Work; MA/PG.Dip. in Youth and Community Work (with JNC recognition)

Other Related Courses: MA Youth and Community Practice; PG Cert in Coaching and Mentoring

MOORLANDS College

Courses are validated through partnership with the University of Gloucestershire

Since 1948, Moorlands College has given people the knowledge and skills they need to impact the Christian Church and wider world. It seeks to cultivate an environment for learning that's not just about information, but transformation. They’ve designed their JNC course to provide a theological foundation relevant for the private and public sphere, and leads to the professional formation of a youth and community worker.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA(Hons) Applied Theology (Youth and Community Work) with JNC recognition

Other Related Courses: MA Applied Theology (specialising in chaplaincy, apologetics, or Christian leadership)

Nazarene Theological College

Courses are validated through partnership with Manchester University

NTC exists to shape and equip people for innovative Christian ministry for the 21st Century. It seeks to create a learning community where people are encouraged to explore their vocation and imagine their possibilities for the future. The academic qualifications and personal experiences are designed to be the start of a lifelong journey of learning. Whether your interest is in part time, full time, distance or flexible options for study, at vocational, certificate, graduate or Post Graduate level, NTC have something for everyone.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA(Hons) Theology (Youth and Community) with JNC recognition through the NYA in England; and CLD Endorsement in Scotland.

Other Related Courses: BA(Hons) Theology (Practical Theology), MA Theology (Community Development & Social Change)

Nottingham trent university 

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is committed to supporting students from before they set foot in the University right through to the moment they become an NTU graduate and start their first job. NTU are making sure nothing holds students back from achieving remarkable things. Within NTU, students stay motivated and on track using the student dashboard. NTU provides gold-standard teaching, and through its links with industries create opportunities for volunteering, studying abroad, and work experience with every course. By sustaining the regional economy, NTU are creating local opportunities for student employment by working with businesses to design industry focused courses, and create new routes to learning that widen participation.

Related Courses: BA (hons) Youth Work with JNC, BA (hons) Youth Justice and MA Youth Work Leadership and Practice

University of south wales

The University of South Wales (USW) is Wales’s number one HE provider for widening access students. USW makes an impact in our community by providing employment-focused higher education for talented and motivated students from all backgrounds. Rooted in the communities of South Wales, USW makes an impact not just to the individual students but to the businesses and organisations where our graduates are employed. USW is Wales’s leading university for part time students with 12,000 of its 30,000 students studying part time. USW has a strong record of employability and its careers team works with over 2500 local and national partners giving students the opportunities to showcase their talents.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work; BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work (Youth Justice); MA Working for Children and Young People (with JNC recognition)

Other Related Courses: BSc (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice and Youth Justice; MA Counselling Children and Young People

University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is a global institution. It offers life-changing opportunities to thousands of students across the world, in our partner colleges and in our four main sites at Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. We are research active, with ten areas of 'world leading’ research - real-world research that is taught in lecture halls and labs.  Sunderland strives to put our students at the heart of everything that we do.

Professionally Recognised Qualifications: BA(Hons) Community and Youth Work Studies (with JNC Endorsement)

Other Related Courses: MSc in Practice Development

University of Worcester

The University of Worcester aims to be an outstanding University at which to be a student. It concentrate on helping students achieve their potential, and place great importance on combining enduring human values with true professionalism. The University views all its students as part of a dynamic, responsible, high-achieving community, where every opportunity is provided to thrive.

Related Courses: FdA Sport and Community; FdA Teaching and Learning; BA(hons) Education Studies