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Community Development and Youth Studies MA

University of Greater Manchester

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Bolton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The growing social and economic challenges to young people and adults in communities mean the need for highly trained, passionate and creative professionals in the areas of youth and community work have never been greater. The University of Bolton’s MA in Community Development and Youth Studies is designed to prepare future leaders for this sector, ready for a career changing lives by challenging discrimination and oppression through informal social inclusion.This course aims to extend your already considerable professional skills and knowledge with specialist modules that deepen your understanding of areas such as equality and diversity, community learning, and global community development and sustainability. Our expert team will help you gain critical reflection, analysis and evaluation skills that support your ability to determine the impact of professional interventions on the community and young people.Combining this knowledge with the principles and techniques of academic research and investigation will help develop your evidence-based practice and grow your skills in evaluating options and formulating creative solutions to complex problems. Studying leadership and management styles, theories and frameworks will support you to become more actively involved in the planning, delivery and transformation of services and interventions.Overall, we aim to help you gain the professional and transferable skills to move forward in your career, empowering young people and adults in communities.

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Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

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University information

University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester

  • University League Table

    118th

  • Campus address

    Bolton Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    101st out of 103 19

    17th out of 46 20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    101 50%

    69th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    97th

    42

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    57th

    50

  • Entry standards

    / Max 150
    108 72%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.66 92%

    1st

    32

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