Modules

The course comprises four taught modules of which one is an optional module, and two placement focused modules taught at the university campus, that run concurrently with two fieldwork placements. Modules run over a semester and are each worth 20 credits at level 7. Students will complete a dissertation module worth 60 credits, focusing on a topic of choice related to the field of youth and community work. The PG Diploma in Youth and Community Work as an exit point from the full MA in Youth and Community Work comprises of all modules of study on the full MA except for the dissertation module worth 60 credits. Modules: Taught modules (mandatory)

• Adolescent Development and Learning

• Multi Agency Practice

• Leading and Managing Professional Practice

• Philosophy Principles and Policy of Youth Work

• Advanced Critical Reflective Practice in Youth Work

• Activism, Protest and Community Organizing: Global and Local Perspectives

• Mentoring and Coaching: Principles and Policy in Action

• Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion

Assessment method

Students will be assessed on both their youth and community work-based practice and their academic assignments through a range of assessment types, including essays, presentations, debates, Blogs, group exercises, audio-visual work. Students will receive detailed annotations on all written work and audio summary feedback and detailed written and audio feedback on presentations and assessed debates and a reflective practice portfolio, to include fieldwork observations and assessment and viva voce. An assessed dissertation research study for those undertaking full master’s degrees will be assessed with detailed written feedback by two markers.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS