Program Overview
The Community and Youth Studies at Leeds Beckett University is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Community and Youth Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community and Youth Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Historical Perspectives on Youth and Community Work (Policy, Ideology & Practice)
- Understanding Social Research and Evaluation
- Management: Current Issues in Practice
- Dissertation
- Community Development and Learning
- People Power and Communities
- Working with Difference
- Human Rights,Global Wrongs
- Group Therapies and Group Work
- Foundations of the Theory and Practice of Coaching
- Building Community Capacity in Public Health
- Spirituality and Religion in Psychological Therapies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Social Sciences or a Health Related subject, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject with evidence of an aptitude for the subject being applied for or have equivalent work experience (typically a minimum of three years) with skills and knowledge comparable to those gained from graduate level study. This is best demonstrated through specific evidence, such as reports and/or testimonials.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leeds Beckett University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has...
University Profile- Start Date in 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months