Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development will be valuable for people in diverse professions. Primarily, this programme will target those involved in youth work both in the public and private sector. Career paths for youth workers include youth-related health interventions, youth vocational education, leadership and civic participation and financial services. It is also a convenient option for those seeking career advancement or career changes in the broad fields of youth and community work. Further, it serves as an option for those who are interested in broadening their knowledge in the field of community and young life as a precondition for engaging meaningfully in society. The BA in Youth and Community Development also targets those who wish to pursue a career in the community and development sector either as practitioners, policy makers or researchers.

Applicants who seek admission to the programme are required to have the following qualifications.

• Completion of 30 Course Credits at Level 2 or above from any programme offered by an approved Higher Education Institution, or

• Three (3) passes at the G.C.E (A/L) Examination in any subject stream, or

• Completion of NVQ Level 4 or accredited work experience equivalent to NVQ Level 4, or

• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the OUSL Senate.