Have you thought about becoming a qualified youth worker?
Do you already work with young people, but want to improve your skills, knowledge and experience?
Or are you interested in starting or changing your career?
Becoming a professionally qualified youth worker at degree or postgraduate level will provide you with a myriad of skills, knowledge and experience enabling you to help young people reach their potential and thrive.
Watch our video to find out more.
Locations
Use the map or list below to find Colleges and Universities who offer a professional qualification in Youth Work, including BA (Hons.), Postgraduate Diploma and Masters.
University of Wolverhampton
BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Work
Contact: Warren Smith
warren.smith@wlv.ac.uk
Plymouth Marjon University
PG in Youth and Community Work
BA (Hons) in Youth and Community Work
Contact
Sue Cooper
t: 01752 636 700 ext 5234
e: scooper@marjon.ac.uk
University Of Sunderland
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work Studies
Contact
Dan Connolly
t: 0191 515 2225
e: dan.connolly@sunderland.ac.uk
MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work)
Contact
Liz Woolley
t: 0191 515 2000
e: Liz.Woolley@sunderland.ac.uk
Nottingham Trent University
BA (Hons) Youth Work
MA Youth Work Leadership and Practice
Contact
t: 0115 941 8418
Ian Jones
e: ian.jones@ntu.ac.uk
Frances Howard
e: frances.howard@ntu.ac.uk
University of Northampton
MA Youth and Community Leadership
Contact
Jodie Low
e: Jodie.Low@northampton.ac.uk
Victoria Boulton
Newman University
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
Admissions
t: (0)121 476 1181
e: admissions@newman.ac.uk
Programme Leads
Paulette Sawyers
e: P.Sawyers@staff.newman.ac.uk
Mike Gilsenan
e: M.Gilsenan@staff.newman.ac.uk
Nazarene Theological College
BA (Hons) in Theology (Youth and Community)
Admissions
t: 0161 438 3063 (general)
or 0161 438 1926 ext. 1917 (Louise Kenyon)
e: enquiries@nazarene.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Anna Whitfield
e: awhitfield@nazarene.ac.uk
Moorlands College, Dorset
BA (Hons) in Applied Theology (Youth and Community Work)
Admissions
t: 01425 674500
e: admissions@moorlands.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Andy Du Feu
e: andy.dufeu@moorlands.ac.uk
London Metropolitan University
MA/PG Dip Youth & Community Work
Contact
Áine Woods
t: 0207 1332938
e: a.woods1@londonmet.ac.uk
BSc (hons) Youth Work
Contact
Baljeet Gill
b.gill@londonmet.ac.uk
Liverpool Hope University
MA Youth and Community Studies
Admissions
t: 0151 291 3000
e: enquiry@hope.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Tracy Ramsey
e: ramseyt@hope.ac.uk
BA Youth Work and Community Development
Programme Lead
Hayley Thomson
Thomsoh@hope.ac.uk
Leeds Beckett University (previously Leeds Metropolitan University)
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development
PG Dip in Youth Work and Community Development
Contact
t: 0113 812 3113 (Enquiries)
Alan Smith
e: a.s.smith@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Institute for Children Youth & Mission
- BA (Hons) in Practical Theology (Community Youth Work)
- PG. Dip / MA Youth and Community Work
Programme Lead
Robin Smith
e: robin.smith@cym.ac.uk
w: cym.ac.uk
University of Hull
BA (Hons) Education Studies: Youth and Community Work
Contact
Christine Smith
t: 01482 346 311
e: Christine.Smith@hull.ac.uk
University Of Huddersfield
School of Education and Professional Development,
Queensgate,
Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
Admissions
t: 01484 422288
e: sepd@hud.ac.uk
Contact
Rajesh Patel
e: R.R.Patel@hud.ac.uk
Goldsmiths College, University of London
PACE Community and Youth Work,
New Cross, London, SE14 6NW
BA (Hons) Applied Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work
Contact
David Woodger
t: 0207 919 7844
e: d.woodger@gold.ac.uk
PG Diploma/ MA Applied Anthropology and Community and Youth Work
Contact
Kalbir Shukra
t: 0207 919 7844
e: k.shukra@gold.ac.uk
University Of East London
School of Education, Stratford Campus,
Romford Road, Stratford,
London, E15 4LZ
BA (Hons) Youth Work
Contact
Paul Adams
t: 0208 223 6345
e: P.Adams@uel.ac.uk
University Of Derby
College of Health and Social Care,
Social and Community Studies,
Britannia Mill, Mackworth Road,
Derby. DE22 3BL
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (with pathways)
Contact
Simon Williams
t: 01332 594084
e: s.williams@derby.ac.uk
De Montfort University, Leicester
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences,
Hawthorn Building, The Gateway,
Leicester, LE1 9BH
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (not currently enrolling)
Admissions
t: 0116 257 7700
e: hls@dmu.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Chris Herriot
e: cherriot@dmu.ac.uk
Pg. Dip / MA Youth and Community Work Development (Distance Learning) (not currently enrolling)
Pg. Dip / MA Health & Community Development (Distance Learning) (not currently enrolling)
Admissions
t: 0116 257 7700
e: hls@dmu.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Dr Jagdish Chouhan
e: jchouhan@dmu.ac.uk
University Of Cumbria
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JD
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (No longer enrolling new students)
PGC/PGD Youth Work and Community Development (No longer enrolling new students)
MA Youth Work and Community Development (No longer enrolling new students)
Contact
Admissions
t: 01524 384 384
e: ycw@cumbria.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Tracy Cowle
e: ycw@cumbria.ac.uk
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, PR1 2HE
BA (Hons) Youth Work ad Community Practice
Contact
Jenny Lamb
t: 01772 201 201
e: JLamb1@uclan.ac.uk
University Of Brighton
A205, Checkland Building,
Farmer Campus,
Village Way,
Brighton BN19PH
BA (Hons) in Youth Work
Contact
Jane Melvin
t: 01273 641859
e: j.r.melvin@brighton.ac.uk
University Of Bolton
Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB
BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Work
Contact
Andrea Walker
t: 01204 903604
e: a.walker2@bolton.ac.uk
Bishop Grosseteste University
Longdales Road, Lincoln, LN1 3DY
BA (Hons) Professional Studies Childhood and Youth (Youth Work Pathway)
Contact
Rachael Fell- Chambers
t: 01522 583914
e: Rachael.Fell@bishopg.ac.uk
Birmingham City University
4 Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7BD
BA (Hons) Youth and Community
Contact
Chloe Dennis-Green
t: 0121 331 5000
e: Chloe.Dennis-Green@bcu.ac.uk
Sangeeta Soni
e: sangeeta.soni@bcu.ac.uk
University Of Bedfordshire
Park Square, Luton,
Bedfordshire, LU1 3JU
MA/PG Dip Childhood, Youth and Family Studies
Youth Work Pathway Course Lead
Tina Salter
e: tina.salter@beds.ac.uk
01582 743762
Birmingham City University
- BA (Hons) Youth Work and Communities
4 Cardigan St, Birmingham B4 7BD
BA (Hons) Youth and Community
Contact
Chloe Dennis-Green
t: 0121 331 5000
e: Chloe.Dennis-Green@bcu.ac.uk
Sangeeta Soni
e: sangeeta.soni@bcu.ac.uk
Bishop Grosseteste University
- BA (Hons) Professional Studies Childhood and Youth (Youth Work Pathway)
Longdales Road, Lincoln, LN1 3DY
BA (Hons) Professional Studies Childhood and Youth (Youth Work Pathway)
Contact
Rachael Fell- Chambers
t: 01522 583914
e: Rachael.Fell@bishopg.ac.uk
De Montfort University, Leicester
- BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (not currently enrolling)
- Pg. Dip / MA Youth and Community Work Development (Distance Learning) (not currently enrolling)
- Pg. Dip / MA Health & Community Development (Distance Learning) (not currently enrolling)
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences,
Hawthorn Building, The Gateway,
Leicester, LE1 9BH
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (not currently enrolling)
Admissions
t: 0116 257 7700
e: hls@dmu.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Chris Herriot
e: cherriot@dmu.ac.uk
Pg. Dip / MA Youth and Community Work Development (Distance Learning) (not currently enrolling)
Pg. Dip / MA Health & Community Development (Distance Learning) (not currently enrolling)
Admissions
t: 0116 257 7700
e: hls@dmu.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Dr Jagdish Chouhan
e: jchouhan@dmu.ac.uk
Goldsmiths College, University of London
- BA (Hons) Applied Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work
- PG Diploma/ MA Applied Anthropology and Community and Youth Work
PACE Community and Youth Work,
New Cross, London, SE14 6NW
BA (Hons) Applied Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work
Contact
David Woodger
t: 0207 919 7844
e: d.woodger@gold.ac.uk
PG Diploma/ MA Applied Anthropology and Community and Youth Work
Contact
Kalbir Shukra
t: 0207 919 7844
e: k.shukra@gold.ac.uk
Institute for Children Youth & Mission
- BA (Hons) in Practical Theology (Community Youth Work)
- PG. Dip / MA Youth and Community Work
- BA (Hons) in Practical Theology (Community Youth Work)
- PG. Dip / MA Youth and Community Work
Programme Lead
Robin Smith
e: robin.smith@cym.ac.uk
w: cym.ac.uk
Leeds Beckett University (previously Leeds Metropolitan University)
- BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development
- PG Dip in Youth Work and Community Development
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development
PG Dip in Youth Work and Community Development
Contact
t: 0113 812 3113 (Enquiries)
Alan Smith
e: a.s.smith@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Liverpool Hope University
- MA Youth and Community Studies
- BA Youth Work and Community Development
MA Youth and Community Studies
Admissions
t: 0151 291 3000
e: enquiry@hope.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Tracy Ramsey
e: ramseyt@hope.ac.uk
BA Youth Work and Community Development
Programme Lead
Hayley Thomson
Thomsoh@hope.ac.uk
London Metropolitan University
- MA/PG Dip Youth & Community Work
- BSc (Hons) Youth Work
MA/PG Dip Youth & Community Work
Contact
Áine Woods
t: 0207 1332938
e: a.woods1@londonmet.ac.uk
BSc (hons) Youth Work
Contact
Baljeet Gill
b.gill@londonmet.ac.uk
Moorlands College, Dorset
- BA (Hons) in Applied Theology (Youth and Community Work)
BA (Hons) in Applied Theology (Youth and Community Work)
Admissions
t: 01425 674500
e: admissions@moorlands.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Andy Du Feu
e: andy.dufeu@moorlands.ac.uk
Nazarene Theological College
- BA (Hons) in Theology (Youth and Community)
- (No longer enrolling new students)
BA (Hons) in Theology (Youth and Community)
Admissions
t: 0161 438 3063 (general)
or 0161 438 1926 ext. 1917 (Louise Kenyon)
e: enquiries@nazarene.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Anna Whitfield
e: awhitfield@nazarene.ac.uk
Newman University
- BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
Admissions
t: (0)121 476 1181
e: admissions@newman.ac.uk
Programme Leads
Paulette Sawyers
e: P.Sawyers@staff.newman.ac.uk
Mike Gilsenan
e: M.Gilsenan@staff.newman.ac.uk
Nottingham Trent University
- BA (Hons) Youth Work
- MA Youth Work Leadership and Practice
BA (Hons) Youth Work
MA Youth Work Leadership and Practice
Contact
t: 0115 941 8418
Ian Jones
e: ian.jones@ntu.ac.uk
Frances Howard
e: frances.howard@ntu.ac.uk
Plymouth Marjon University
- BA (Hons) in Youth and Community Work
- MA in Youth and Community Work
PG in Youth and Community Work
BA (Hons) in Youth and Community Work
Contact
Sue Cooper
t: 01752 636 700 ext 5234
e: scooper@marjon.ac.uk
University Of Bedfordshire
- MA/PG Dip Childhood, Youth and Family Studies
Park Square, Luton,
Bedfordshire, LU1 3JU
MA/PG Dip Childhood, Youth and Family Studies
Youth Work Pathway Course Lead
Tina Salter
e: tina.salter@beds.ac.uk
01582 743762
University Of Bolton
- BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Work
Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB
BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Work
Contact
Andrea Walker
t: 01204 903604
e: a.walker2@bolton.ac.uk
University Of Brighton
- BA (Hons) in Youth Work
- (No longer enrolling new students)
A205, Checkland Building,
Farmer Campus,
Village Way,
Brighton BN19PH
BA (Hons) in Youth Work
Contact
Jane Melvin
t: 01273 641859
e: j.r.melvin@brighton.ac.uk
University of Central Lancashire
- BA (Hons) Youth Work ad Community Practice
Preston, PR1 2HE
BA (Hons) Youth Work ad Community Practice
Contact
Jenny Lamb
t: 01772 201 201
e: JLamb1@uclan.ac.uk
University Of Cumbria
- BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development
- (No longer enrolling new students)
- PGC/PGD Youth Work and Community Development
- (No longer enrolling new students)
- MA Youth Work and Community Development
- (No longer enrolling new students)
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 3JD
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (No longer enrolling new students)
PGC/PGD Youth Work and Community Development (No longer enrolling new students)
MA Youth Work and Community Development (No longer enrolling new students)
Contact
Admissions
t: 01524 384 384
e: ycw@cumbria.ac.uk
Programme Lead
Tracy Cowle
e: ycw@cumbria.ac.uk
University Of Derby
- BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (with pathways)
College of Health and Social Care,
Social and Community Studies,
Britannia Mill, Mackworth Road,
Derby. DE22 3BL
BA (Hons) Youth Work and Community Development (with pathways)
Contact
Simon Williams
t: 01332 594084
e: s.williams@derby.ac.uk
University Of East London
- MA Youth and Community Work
- BA (Hons) Youth Work
School of Education, Stratford Campus,
Romford Road, Stratford,
London, E15 4LZ
BA (Hons) Youth Work
Contact
Paul Adams
t: 0208 223 6345
e: P.Adams@uel.ac.uk
University Of Huddersfield
- BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
School of Education and Professional Development,
Queensgate,
Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work
Admissions
t: 01484 422288
e: sepd@hud.ac.uk
Contact
Rajesh Patel
e: R.R.Patel@hud.ac.uk
University of Hull
- BA (Hons) Education Studies: Youth and Community Work
BA (Hons) Education Studies: Youth and Community Work
Contact
Christine Smith
t: 01482 346 311
e: Christine.Smith@hull.ac.uk
University of Northampton
- MA Youth and Community Leadership
MA Youth and Community Leadership
Contact
Jodie Low
e: Jodie.Low@northampton.ac.uk
Victoria Boulton
University Of Sunderland
- BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work Studies
- MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work)
BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work Studies
Contact
Dan Connolly
t: 0191 515 2225
e: dan.connolly@sunderland.ac.uk
MA Childhood and Youth Studies (Youth Work)
Contact
Liz Woolley
t: 0191 515 2000
e: Liz.Woolley@sunderland.ac.uk
University of Wolverhampton
- BA (Hons) Community Development and Youth Work
