Social and Community Work
Goldsmiths, University of LondonUndergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies
A-Level Entry
CC
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000
About this course
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.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades CC
BTEC MPP
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
4112 Local government administrative occupations
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
2464 Youth work professionals
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Social work, childhood, and youth studies
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £32,000