BA (Hons) Youth Work
- Entry year:
- 2027/28
- Start date:
- May
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Course duration:
- 3 years
- Campus:
- Mount Pleasant
Why choose LJMU?
- Qualify as a professional Youth Worker and gain a Level 6 degree while working in the field, offering you the perfect blend of academic learning and practical experience
- The Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship is based in the Centre for Educational Leadership in the School of Education
- Our up-to-date modules, designed in collaboration with industry experts, equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in contemporary youth work settings
- Gain hands-on experience in real-world youth work environments, ensuring you are well-prepared for the diverse challenges and opportunities in the field
- Benefit from personalised academic and professional support, ensuring you achieve your full potential while balancing work and study
- The course is designed to meet the National Youth Agency's professional standards, ensuring that you qualify as a recognized and competent Youth Worker upon graduation
About this apprenticeship
Gain Practical Experience and Academic Excellence with a Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship at LJMU
Studying the Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship at Liverpool John Moores University offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience while earning an academic qualification.
This apprenticeship allows you to enhance your work with young people through the development of essential skills and knowledge, while being supported by experienced academic staff and tutors. You will benefit from the teaching team's strong connections with local youth services and community organisations, providing you with invaluable networking opportunities and exposure to real-world youth work challenges.
The course is designed to give you the flexibility of learning while earning, ensuring you can apply theoretical knowledge directly to your professional practice. You'll also have access to a wide range of resources, including a dedicated support network, workshops, and expert guidance from experienced youth work practitioners.
Studying at LJMU means being part of a vibrant and inclusive community committed to social change, making it the ideal place to build your future in youth work.
Professional accreditation
The Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship at LJMU is fully accredited by the National Youth Agency (NYA), ensuring that the program meets the highest standards of quality and professionalism in youth work. This accreditation reflects the course’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive, industry-relevant education that aligns with national frameworks and guidelines for youth work practice. Graduates of the program will receive a qualification that is recognised and respected across the sector, enhancing their career prospects and ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to make a positive impact on young people's lives.
Your learning experience
How the apprenticeship is taught
Teaching for the Youth Work Degree Apprenticeship at LJMU will be delivered through a hybrid model, combining both online and in-person learning. This flexible approach allows students to benefit from the convenience of online lectures and resources, while also participating in face-to-face workshops and activities that foster practical skills and peer interaction. The learning experience is designed to be dynamic, with a mix of lectures, workshops, role play activities, and other creative teaching materials that engage students in both theoretical and practical aspects of youth work. This varied approach ensures that students are not only equipped with academic knowledge but also the hands-on experience necessary to thrive in real-world youth work settings.
Course tutors
Catherine is Reader in Childhood and Youth Studies and a leading scholar who is internationally renowned for her work with children and young people.
Other members of the teaching team bring a wealth of expertise in areas such as youth participation, disability studies, and social justice. This diverse range of knowledge ensures that students are exposed to a broad spectrum of perspectives and approaches, enriching their understanding of youth work and its impact on different communities. The team's collective experience in these fields provides a well-rounded and inclusive learning environment, preparing students to address the diverse challenges faced by young people today.
Funding this apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are funded courses, with learning costs paid to the university by the employer. This is done either through the Apprenticeship levy (for large companies) or with the help of the government’s co-investment model (for smaller companies).
If you aren’t already employed by a company that is willing to sponsor you through an apprenticeship, you’ll need to find one. You can do this by regularly checking the Government’s Find an apprenticeship website.
You can also approach an employer yourself to find out whether they would be interested in offering Apprenticeships and ask them to contact us. Our team will be able to explain how they can access the correct funding and the next steps.
Information for potential employers
If an employer has a wage bill of over £3 million, it would automatically pay the Government levy and would use this to fund learning via the company Apprenticeship Service Account.
Non-Levy companies can access funding via the Government co-investment model, whereby the Government will fund 95% of the learning costs and the company will fund the remaining 5%.
To access the Government funds, non-levy paying employers are required to set up an account on the Apprenticeship Service and reserve funding for apprentices, no earlier than three months before the course start date. Find out more information regarding setting up an apprenticeship service account. LJMU will still invoice non-levy paying companies for their contribution, but without this account LJMU will be unable to draw down the Government co-investment funding for the apprentices.
Next steps and onboarding
To begin the apprentice onboarding process, the employer must first be an LJMU-approved employer. To check whether your company is already a LJMU-approved employer please check the company drop down on the online application form.
If your company is not listed, please complete/ask your employer to complete the following application form to get started. Degree Apprenticeship Employer Form
Candidate submits application form: LJMU Learner online application form.
Employer to Reserve Funding via the Apprenticeship Service /or if a levy paying organisation, register your learner via the Apprenticeship Service
Employer and Candidate complete onboarding. Further information on the onboarding process can be found on our guide for onboarding apprentices page.
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Entry requirements
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Qualification requirements
GCSEs and equivalents
Maths and English requirements
Apprentices for this programme are required to have achieved and provide evidence of a minimum of level 2 in both English and maths prior to starting the apprenticeship.
Level 2 means a:
GCSE grade 4-9 (or A-C)
Functional skills – Pass at level 2
There are other acceptable qualifications, but these must meet the Education and Skills Funding Agency requirements. The list of accepted qualifications for English and maths requirements can be viewedhere(check on the Level 3 apprenticeship tab within the document).
Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
To apply for this programme, you need to be in employment and are required to complete an LJMU Degree Apprenticeship form. For more information see our Degree Apprenticeship pages https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/degree-apprenticeships/learners/become-a-degree-apprentice
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