Students will have experience of or be interested in using skills of group work, informal learning and activity, outreach and community work; particularly with young people and adults often identified as hard to reach.

Demonstration of ability to work at master’s level which can be achieved through having a first degree, normally at 2:2 or above, or by having a range of academic and work experience You are normally expected to have a professional qualification in an area related to work You must be engaged in at least four hours’ appropriate work, paid or unpaid, per week You should also normally have: A commitment to anti-oppressive practice Relevant and significant health oriented work experience Proven ability to reflect on practice, critically examine concepts of informal education and justice, awareness of social welfare needs in a youth and community development context. You will need to provide written answers to interview questions or participate in a telephone interview. You must complete a declaration form and enhanced DBS disclosure, and criminal record certificate (from your home country), before starting the course, which need to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admission policy. Contact us for up-to-date information. If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.