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Community Development and Youth Studies MA

University of Bolton

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Bolton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    27-JAN-25

  • 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.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bolton

  • University League Table

    108th

  • Campus address

    University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 5AB, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    81st out of 101 4

    29th out of 42 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    107 52%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    47th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    4th

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 157
    121 77%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    24th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    10th

    9

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