BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)
- Level
- Apprenticeship
- Duration
- 3 years
- Subject
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
The BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work apprenticeship offers a meaningful opportunity to develop your practice in the workplace while gaining a professional qualification. You’ll work towards graduating as a JNC-recognised youth worker, equipped with the knowledge and understanding to make a real impact in the lives of young people. We’re proud to be the only institution in the north-east to offer professionally qualifying (JNC) youth work degrees, and with over 45 years of experience delivering youth work courses, we support you in working towards gaining nationally recognised credentials. Choosing the apprenticeship route is a fantastic alternative to traditional study as it allows you to earn while you learn, applying your knowledge in real world settings. You’ll complete tailored practice experiences that meet your individual learning needs, while also demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard. These align with the National Occupatio
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 96 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | interview · You must also be successful in an interview. |
| Other conditions | minimum_age · 16+ · If you're aged 16-18 at the start of the course, you must hold GCSEs in maths and English language at a minimum of grade C or numerical grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards achi… |
| GCSE | C · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Start dates
September 2026/27
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
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