Why study BA Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work at GoldsmithsChallenging, dynamic and interactive, this programme is ideal if you have experience of community and youth work and it gives you opportunities for critical reflection and exploration of recent developments in the field.
ResidentialThe residential at the beginning of the second term in the first year provides the opportunity for you get to know other students and staff, while participating in student-programmed activities. The module takes place at a residential centre and there is no extra cost.Year 1 In your first year you will study the following compulsory modules:Introduction to Community Development & Youth WorkIntroduction to Applied Research Methods I Fieldwork Practice I Race, Racism and Professional Practice Introduction to Group Work Introduction to Applied Social Science Identity, Agency & Environment 2Year 2 In the second year, you take the following compulsory modules:Group Work in Theory Group Work in Practice Fieldwork Practice 2 Theory, Policy and Politics Applied Research Methods 2 Community Development and Youth Work in ContextYou then choose one module from the following list of options:Arts in the Community Global Youth Work and International DevelopmentYouth Justice Religion, Belief and Spirituality in Professional PracticeThe Goldsmiths ElectiveYear 3 In the third year you take the following compulsory modules:Fieldwork Practice 3 Social Justice in Community Development and Youth Work Management and Leadership Critical Engagement with Social Policy Dissertation You then choose one option from the following list:Faith-based youth work Conflict Transformation Enterprise in Communities Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
You’ll be assessed through a combination of coursework, assignment, presentation, dissertation, self-reflection reports and portfolio.
Residential The residential at the beginning of the second term in the first year provides the opportunity for you get to know other students and staff, while participating in student-programmed activities. The module takes place at a residential centre and there is no extra cost. Year 1 In your first year you will study the following compulsory modules: Introduction to Community Development & Youth Work Introduction to Applied Research Methods I Fieldwork Practice I Race, Racism and Professional Practice Introduction to Group Work Introduction to Applied Social Science Identity, Agency & Environment 2 Year 2 In the second year, you take the following compulsory modules: Group Work in Theory Group Work in Practice Fieldwork Practice 2 Theory, Policy and Politics Applied Research Methods 2 Community Development and Youth Work in Context You then choose one module from the following list of options: Arts in the Community Global Youth Work and International Development Youth Justice Religion, Belief and Spirituality in Professional Practice The Goldsmiths Elective Year 3 In the third year you take the following compulsory modules: Fieldwork Practice 3 Social Justice in Community Development and Youth Work Management and Leadership Critical Engagement with Social Policy Dissertation You then choose one option from the following list: Faith-based youth work Conflict Transformation Enterprise in Communities Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
A local representative of Goldsmiths, University of London in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.