Entry requirements: An Honours or pass degree, a GCSE in English Language at grade C or above and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications) are required. All applicants need to complete a minimum of 120 hours’ experience within a youth work setting, Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check and Health Declaration and undergo an interview
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Programme Leader: Steve Ballantine
Telephone +44 (0) 1962 827189
Email Steve.Ballantine@winchester.ac.uk
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (including 6.5 in academic writing) or a TOEFL score of 575 (paper-based) or 232 (computer-based) or equivalent
Start dates: September
Application process: Direct Entry Application Form
The programme is designed for graduates who are either already working within the sector or wishing to pursue a change of career.
Students successfully completing the course are awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Working with Young People (Level 7-120 credits) with JNC endorsement (subject to validation).
Modules and activities include:
• Working with Individuals and Groups as an Informal Educator
• Youth and Social Policy, Core Values and Ethics
• Work with other Agencies in the Community
• Leadership and Management
• Main Placement
• Alternative Placement
Time is split between studying at theUniversity and placements gaining experience in working with young people in a variety of settings.
Students attend lectures, but they are also expected to read widely to inform class and group discussions, prepare presentations and demonstrate their growing ability to reflect critically on their practice with young people.
Tasks relating to students’ own practical work in the field with young people and staff will also need to be completed and recorded.
Assessment is by a variety of methods including essays, presentations and reflective portfolios.
It is envisaged that students who graduate will secure employment opportunities within a broad range of organisational settings. These include youth support services, children’s services and third sector voluntary youth organisations.