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BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work (JNC) Bachelor's degree at Wrexham University
BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work (JNC) at Wrexham University leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree and is taught in English. Wrexham University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body,.
BA (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
80%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BA (Hons) Youth & Community Work (JNC) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Wrexham University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Social work graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £33,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.7
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional90
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent80
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 (Level 4) 4 modules
- Understanding Theory in Youth and Community Work PracticeCore
Module details
Develop a core knowledge of the values and principles of Youth and Community Work for application in professional practice. Learning and applying group work theory to create resources for practice; reflecting on personal and professional development; examining ethical dilemmas in practice and evaluating how theory works in 'real life'.
- Asset-Based Community DevelopmentCore
Module details
Explore the theory of Asset-Based Community Development and the role of the practitioner. Examining communities and any tensions that might exist and how you work with communities. Determine how you might encourage community action by working with communities to identify their needs.
- Work with Young People and OthersCore
Module details
Work-based learning module where you will practice in a Youth and Community work setting for 100 hours to demonstrate personal and professional development. Demonstrating that you have met the practice competencies required in the Youth Work National Occupational Standards Area A: Work with Young People and Others. Example areas of practice are legal, regulatory and ethical compliance; multi-agency and collaboration work; and facilitating learning and engagement.
- Facilitating Learning and Development in Youth WorkCore
Module details
Work-based learning module where you will practice in a Youth and Community work setting for 200 hours to demonstrate personal and professional development. Demonstrating that you have met the practice competencies required in the Youth Work National Occupational Standards Area B: Facilitate learning and development of young people through planning and implementing learning activities in youth work. Example areas of practice are working with groups; young people and digital media; citizenship; a
Year 2 (Level 5) 4 modules
- Critically Thinking About Youth and Community WorkCore
Module details
Learn to think critically about the political, social, and global perspectives in Youth and Community Work, and how these perspectives influence contemporary practice. By engaging with these 'big' ideas and how they impact on Youth and Community Work practice, you will be able to defend your role as an agent of social change.
- Connecting Research and PracticeCore
Module details
Design a piece of research that will inform Youth and Community Work practice. Learning how to write a literature review, how to choose relevant methodologies and research methods, and the importance of ethical research practices.
- Work with CommunitiesCore
Module details
Work-based learning module where you will practice in a Youth and Community work setting for 100 hours to demonstrate personal and professional development. Demonstrating that you have met the practice competencies required in the Youth Work National Occupational Standards Area F: Work with Communities. Example areas of practice are promoting the needs, rights and interests of communities; relating to different communities; and supporting inclusive and collective working.
- Inclusion, Equity and Young People's Interests, and Health and WellbeingCore
Module details
Work-based learning module where you will practice in a Youth and Community work setting for 200 hours to demonstrate personal and professional development. Demonstrating that you have met the practice competencies required in the Youth Work National Occupational Standards Area C: Actively demonstrate commitment to inclusion, equity and young people's interests and health and wellbeing. Example areas of practice are promoting young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health; promoting inclus
Year 3 (Level 6) 4 modules
- Critical Perspectives in EducationCore
Module details
Develop a critical awareness of the educative role of Youth and Community Workers. Examine the values and principles of Informal Education and the tensions that arise from applying these in everyday contemporary practice. Consider your professional identity as an educator, considering different perspectives on what education is for and who it serves best.
- DissertationCore
Module details
Design and implement a small-scale research project to produce a dissertation. Evaluate existing research in your area of interest; identify and justify your choice of methodology and methods; and undertake ethical research and data analysis to form recommendations. These recommendations will inform future practice, policy, or theory.
- Plan and Implement Strategy and Youth Work Activities for Young PeopleCore
Module details
Work-based learning module where you will practice in a Youth and Community work setting for 100 hours to demonstrate personal and professional development. Demonstrating that you have met the practice competencies required in the Youth Work National Occupational Standards Area D: Plan and Implement Strategy and Youth Work Activities for Young People. Example areas of practice are funding and resources; developing and influencing strategy; and monitoring and evaluation.
- Develop, Lead and Manage Self and OthersCore
Module details
Work-based learning module where you will practice in a Youth and Community work setting for 200 hours to demonstrate personal and professional development. Demonstrating that you have met the practice competencies required in the Youth Work National Occupational Standards Area E: Develop, Lead and Manage Self and Others. Example areas of practice are your ability to work as a critically effective practitioner; leadership; management; recruitment; and quality assurance.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the theory and practice of nursing and health across three years, moving from foundational clinical skills to specialist practice and leadership. Year 1 typically introduces core nursing fundamentals, communication, person-centred care, anatomy and physiology, alongside your first supervised placement. Year 2 builds on this, covering acute and long-term care management, medicines and pharmacology, with placements in broader settings such as mental health, community or specialist units. Year 3 focuses on complex care, evidence-based practice and leadership, culminating in a final placement that consolidates your competence toward professional registration. Placements run throughout the course, following NMC standards. You may specialise in areas such as mental health, children's nursing, adult nursing, community and primary care, or leadership.
Who it's for
This course suits students interested in youth and community work practice. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 96–111 points. You'll need to check the university's funding pages for details on bursaries and scholarships available to you.
Careers & job market
Across Nursing & Health courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 87% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National Graduate Outcomes data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £27,000 to £30,500; after five years, this rises to £27,200–£38,400. These are national figures for the field, not university-specific guarantees. First-year retention stands at 85% across the sector.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BA Hons) studied at Wrexham University in Wrexham, Wales. The course is taught in English and is recognised by the UK degree-awarding body system, conferring a nationally recognised qualification. It carries NMC registration eligibility upon successful completion.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 79%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entry96-112 typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
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Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 96-112. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent35% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Wrexham University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 35% |
| another higher-education qualification | 25% |
| an Access course | 20% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
| Other | 10% |
| a foundation course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesAABA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeL593quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code L593). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Wrexham University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Internationalset by the university
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Wrexham University →If you normally live in Wales
Living at homeup to £10,685 / yr
Away from home, outside Londonup to £12,590 / yr
Away from home, in Londonup to £15,720 / yr
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Wrexham University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
nursing and healthcare students eligible to work in Wales
Check eligibility →National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £33,000 | £30,000 – £35,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £27,500 | £21,500 – £30,500 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £32,000 | £23,000 – £36,000 | 45 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
80%
in work or further study 15 months on
90%
in highly skilled work or study
90%
continue past their first year
100%
find their work meaningful
100%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£33,000
£27,000 – £30,500After 3 years LEO
£27,500
£23,800 – £33,600After 5 years LEO
£32,000
£27,200 – £38,400national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,500 – £39,500
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
80 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
70% working10% working and studying0% in further study90% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
This course £32,000Peer median £31,500Middle 50% £28,000–£34,000
59th percentile
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Birmingham City UniversityBSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult (January intake)£32,000Birmingham City UniversityBSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult (September intake)£32,000Birmingham City UniversityBSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult with Foundation Year (January intake)£32,000Birmingham City UniversityBSc (Hons) Nursing - Adult with Foundation Year (September intake)£32,000
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Welfare ProfessionalsSOC 2020 246 · 75% of published destinations · ASHE median £39,047
- Welfare and housing associate professionalsSOC 2020 322 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,937
- Caring personal servicesSOC 2020 613 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £23,668
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 30; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Nursing & Health courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes87%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.
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Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £33,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 90.4% · in work or study 80% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Wrexham University
All students8,560
International22.9%
Aged 25+65.3%
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
Students360,360
Aged 25+51.5%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Wrexham University, Wrexham
1,151 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 400Shoplifting 217Anti Social Behaviour 203Criminal Damage Arson 95Public Order 79
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Wrexham University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Wrexham University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Wrexham University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Wrexham University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 128 - 143 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Wrexham University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Social work graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £33,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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