Working for Children and Young People (Youth Work Initial Qualifying)

University of South Wales
Postgraduate MA Full-time 2 Years PolicingSociologyCriminology

About this course

The University of South Wales’s MA Working for Children and Young People is for those who are professionally qualified in youth work at undergraduate level and looking for professional and academic progression. It will also be of value to graduates of related professions such as education, social care, health, youth offending, sports or community development or the voluntary sector. What makes the MA Working for Children and Young People course so different is its focus on inter-professional practice, and how the needs of children, young people, families and communities can best be met in a rapidly changing policy, strategic and operational context. Its additional strength is its focus on the development of critical thinking and leadership skills, together with a greater understanding of the policy and practice context of this specific area of professional work

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Newport

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Pontypridd

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Newport

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
4112 Local government administrative occupations
2434 Business and related research professionals
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newport
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Policing, Sociology, Criminology