Why study Muslim Youth work? With more than 50% of the UK’s British Muslim communities aged under 25, the need for professionally trained youth workers who can understand and help respond to the challenges facing Muslim young people increases daily.

The foundation degree in Muslim Youth Work offers a professionally endorsed training programme that is designed to give Muslims access to Higher Education in an area of work that is greatly needed. It will equip youth workers to work in both Muslim and secular agencies and to contribute to making positive interventions in Muslim young peoples lives.

What will I be taught?

Muslims youth work studies will centre on the core skills of professional youth work. This will include such topics as: working with individuals and groups, curriculum development, informal education, management skills. This is complemented with studies of issues within Muslim communities and Muslim studies, social context, policies and organisation, contemporary and young people’s religion and culture. These provide the practical skills and culturally sensitive knowledge base which will apply in pluralist contemporary society.

Where will I be taught?

Teaching will take place on the Warrington campus and in fieldwork placement locations. The Warrington campus of the University of Chester gives ready access to the cities of Manchester and Liverpool as well as near by towns and cities such as Bolton, Burnley, Blackburn and Bradford.

How will I be taught?

There will be a variety of teaching and learning methods: lectures, class discussion, small group work, student presentations, reflective practice, individual and group tutorials. In addition there will be opportunities to debate and to reflect on the taught sessions, personal progress, practice and the exploration and integration of personal beliefs. How will I be assessed? Student learning is assessed by a variety of means. The most common forms of assessment are essays, presentations, portfolios and a few short examinations.

Career opportunities

The degree in Muslim Youth Work provides a solid basis for a career in a variety of youth-orientated professions and related vocational career paths. There are many exciting opportunities within the Youth Work field, such as within Muslim youth organisations, local councils, NCPCC, the Princes Trust, Connexions service, Juvenile Justice Scheme and voluntary sector.