Youth Work and Social Education (ETS Endorsed)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Postgraduate MA (PG) Full-time 18 Months Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

The purpose of the Youth Work and Social Education (ETS Endorsed) (PG Cert, PG Dip, MA) programmes is to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to become effective, professionally qualified Youth Workers. The programmes are professionally endorsed by ETS Wales, offering a professional qualification in Youth Work.

Reasons to study Youth Work and Social Education (MA) (ETS): Gain a professionally endorsed qualification* and an academic postgraduate qualification Explore practice with young people and their communities through engaging in youth work placement opportunities in wide-ranging young people and community settings UWTSD is the only place where you can study this degree through the medium of Welsh Enthusiastic, supportive and bilingual staff who are professionally qualified in the field with recognised expertise. Emphasis on individual personal and social development. Students also benefit from small group teaching in a supportive learning environment.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 18 Months

Qualification: MA (PG)

Location: Carmarthen

Part-time

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: MA (PG)

Location: Carmarthen

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3231 Higher level teaching assistants
1172 Social services managers and directors
2462 Probation officers
2464 Youth work professionals
3221 Youth and community workers
1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
18 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Carmarthen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Social work, childhood, and youth studies