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Goldsmiths, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Why study BA Social & Community Work at Goldsmiths Combine the academic study of social sciences with the opportunity to apply your newfound skills and knowledge in the real world.
- You will study everything from criminology to mental health, youth work, and community development. You can also specialise in your areas of interest, such as youth justice, global youth work or international development.
- The degree is responsive to changes in the wider political and policy context, and places emphasis on working with communities in ways which empower them to understand and address the contradictory implications.
- Learn to critically engage with policy, particularly as it affects vulnerable people from a wide range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- You will have opportunities for vocational experience and a foundation in a range of employment fields - the housing sector, mental health services, criminal justice, community development, working with young people and management responsibilities in the social and public sectors.
- It will equip you to work with people in a range of contexts or to qualify in your chosen field of interest at postgraduate level.
- You will consider a range of issues including race and racism, disability, and LGBT discrimination, among others.
- You will be challenged to learn about yourself and develop into a self-reflexive professional worker.
Modules
Year 1 In the first year you take the following modules: Introduction to Social Work, Community Development, and Youth Work Group Work Introduction to Applied Social Science Research Introduction to Social Science Race, Racism and Professional Practice Criminology, Law and Rights Foundation to Social Work Identity, Agency & Environment 2 Year 2 In the second year, you will study the following compulsory modules: Community Development and Youth Work in Context Group Work in Theory Group Work in Practice Theory, Policy and Practice Mental Health And Trauma: Critical and Clinical Explorations Personal and Professional Development Applied Research Methods You also choose one of the following modules: Arts in the Community Youth Justice The Goldsmiths Elective Year 3 In the third year of the degree you will take the following compulsory modules: Social Justice in Community Development and Youth Work Management and Leadership Critical Engagement with Social Policy Conflict Transformation Dissertation Fieldwork Practice Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
The programme offers a balance between practical and academic work. It is responsive to changes in the wider political and policy context, and places emphasis on working with communities in ways which empower them to understand and address the contradictory implications. Examined work includes essays, written reports, self assessments, seminar and workshop presentations, self-directed projects and work experience.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L541
- Institution code:
- G56
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
T Level - Pass (C and above)
We welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements we would still encourage you to apply because we consider all aspects of your application when making a decision.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
To find out more about fees and funding, please check our undergraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/fees-funding/
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW