Youth and Community Work

Delivered by experienced and award-winning youth workers, this youth and community work degree will prepare you for a career working with children and young people.

Why Youth and Community work at USW?

Put theory into practice

Our students spend up to 700 hours on practice-based placements, ensuring hands-on experience.

Accredited courses

Our courses are professionally recognised by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) and endorsed by Education and Training Standards Wales (ETS).

Strong partnerships

Our strong partnerships with local employers provide work placement opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

Your future

Graduate as a fully qualified youth and community worker. Modules taught at USW have clear outcomes that are specifically linked to the skills employers want.

National Student Survey 2025

Childhood and Youth Studies at USW is top in Wales for teaching quality, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, learning resources and student voice.

Why USW?

TOP IN WALES

Childhood and Youth Studies at USW is top in Wales for teaching quality

National Student Survey 2025

Why USW?

99%

of our Youth and Community Work graduates are in employment or further study within six months.

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Your student experience

Students' Union

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Support and Wellbeing

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Study in the heart of Newport

A city on the rise, and right at its heart, overlooking the River Usk, is one of the University’s most iconic buildings. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.

Newport Campus