Advance your career in youth and community work with the MSc Youth and Community Work (Advanced Practice) at London Metropolitan University. This postgraduate degree is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of complex social issues, enhance their management capabilities, and critically engage with contemporary challenges in the sector. You will build upon existing knowledge of the National Youth Agency (NYA) Standards of Proficiency and Community Development National Occupational Standards, exploring effective strategies for youth engagement, mental health support, and crime reduction. This course is ideal for those aiming to lead and innovate within youth and community services, fostering impactful change through advanced practice.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is typically completed over one year, offering a dynamic learning experience where you will collaborate closely with peers, sharing experiences and reflections to broaden your perspective. You will engage with diverse subjects including Public Service Design and Innovation, Trauma, Mental Health and Well-being, and Community Activism, with the flexibility to explore specialisms such as Digital Storytelling or Public Management. You will develop crucial skills in research design, commissioning, and funding acquisition, graduating with the advanced expertise and critical insight necessary to excel in leadership roles within the youth and community sector.