BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work with Integrated Foundation Year

Delivered by qualified and experienced community and youth workers, the BA (Hons) Community and Youth Work course provides you with both the practical and theoretical knowledge required to build a successful career working with young people and in communities across a range of settings. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by young people and communities and learn how to implement effective strategies for change. The course focuses on social justice, with an emphasis on recognising and celebrating the strengths and resources within disadvantaged communities. Designed to offer more than just theoretical knowledge, the degree integrates employability into its curriculum, ensuring you gain a holistic learning experience. Work placements are a key component of the course, offering you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world settings and build valuable professional networks. By the time you graduate, you’ll have spent at least 800 hours on placement. Yo

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)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £5,760 per year

UK/Home: £5,760 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• On campus, United Kingdom