BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Education, focusing on youth and community work. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme leads to the Youth Work (JNC) qualification and covers the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work. Students complete three professional placements in settings such as statutory and voluntary organisations and alternative education, and the course includes a supervised extended research project.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–104 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE English Language/Literature at Grade 4 or C or above. Any offers made are conditional on the results of an enhanced DBS check. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 26 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-102 UCAS tariff points CACHE L3 Extended Diploma: C
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 7%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 85%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Youth Agency (NYA).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Education, Power and Knowledge
- Learning Across the Lifespan
- Ethical Dilemmas and the Moral Maze
- Social Justice and Social Change
- Managing Self in Contemporary Practice Contexts
- Participation, Engagement and Applied Professional Ethics with Young People and Communities
- Issues and Interventions in Youth and Community Work
- Communities of Practice (YCW)
- Professional Practice Placement (YCW)
- Voice and Influence
- Extended Research Project
- Professional Practice Placement (YCW 2)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £31,500. The £24,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) at University of Hull do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) at University of Hull?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) at University of Hull accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Youth Agency (NYA).
How many students continue on BA Education Studies (Youth and Community Work) at University of Hull?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.