Will you please provide me the details of Youth and Community Studies program of Bath Spa University?

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The Institute for Education, Bath Spa University offers BA (Hons) in Youth and Community Studies.

Youth and Community Studies

Award: BA (Hons)

UCAS codes:

Institution Code: B20

Course Code: L590

Campus Code: A

School: Institute for Education

Course length: Three years full-time

Campus: Newton Park

Typical offer range for UK / EU applicants-

They accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes.

The main ones are listed below:

A Level - Grades BCC-CCC accepted.

BTEC- Extended Diploma grades Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) preferred in a related subject.

International Baccalaureate - A minimum score of 26 points with evidence of an interest in Education.

Access to HE courses - Typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher) accepted in addition to evidence of an interest in Education.

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants

IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element

Modules-

Year 1
You’ll ask key questions about education’s purpose, practices and outcomes in core modules. You’ll also study ‘Introduction to Youth and Community Work,’ where you’ll develop an understanding of the core values of youth and community work and what distinguishes youth work from other professions. You’ll develop interpersonal and group work skills essential to practice as well as exploring conceptualistions of community and community work.

Year 2
You’ll have the opportunity to complete a placement in the UK, in a youth work, community or education setting. You’ll also study ‘Youth in Society,’ developing your understanding of how young people's transitions to adulthood are shaped by their surroundings. You’ll develop skills and knowledge relating to youth voice, empowerment and participation and learn how to develop projects that enable young people to make changes in their own lives.

Year 3
You’ll conduct a dissertation research project in youth and community studies, exploring a topic that you feel passionate about. You’ll also study ‘Young People, Identities and Subcultures’ exploring young people’s individual and collective identities and using media analysis to explore the representation of young people.

Course assessment

You’ll be assessed through coursework. There are no exams.

Assessments include activity plans for work with young people, essays, reflective pieces, group presentations, media research-based reports and a manifesto speech. We’ll provide you with regular feedback on how well you are doing and give you regular guidance on how to improve your skills, knowledge and understanding.

Course enquiries
Please email admissions@bathspa.ac.uk.

Contact-

Bath Spa University Newton Park
Newton St Loe, Bath BA2 9BN, UK