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Bachelor of Youth Studies

London Metropolitan University

London, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Youth Studies course taught at London Met's Holloway campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Youth Studies. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in psychology and social sciences.

Career outcomes

Social research
Community work
Counselling
Teaching
Youth justice
Trainee probation officer
Housing
Health
Education
Welfare rights
Drugs services
Student support mentor
Family case worker

Curriculum

Three-year full-time programme
Modules listed for 2026/27. Year 1: Constructing Modern Societies
Introducing Social Policy
Introduction to Sociology of Youth. Year 2: Extension of Knowledge Module
Self and Society
Sociology and Current Affairs. Year 3: Religion and the State
Sociology Dissertation
Work Placement for Professional Practice. A placement or work-experience module is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

three A-levels with minimum grades BBC
Or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent level 3 qualification; English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent
Eg Key Skills Level 2 in Communications or Functional Skills Level 2); We welcome applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications who have relevant experience and can show an ability to study at this level

Accepted academic background

Level 3 qualification (two or three A levels or equivalent, IB Diploma, BTEC, Access course) or equivalent overseas secondary qualification set per country on the country-specific pages; GCSE English (and Maths where required) grade C/4 or equivalent; Top-up courses need 240 credits from an HND, Foundation degree or equivalent international qualification (or years 1-2 of a degree) in a relevant subject

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge Duolingo 105
Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
And completed application materials.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Holloway
Faculty or school	School of Social Sciences and Professions
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180,360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Jul 2027
251 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.