Community Studies degrees in Clearing

Combine academic study with fieldwork placements in community development and youth work, and set yourself up for a rewarding career in this field.

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Why study Community Studies at Goldsmiths?

On the BA Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work you'll undertake work placements in several settings, gaining invaluable experience that will enhance your employability, and examining your practice through social science perspectives and social research
Meanwhile the BA Social & Community Work degree will immerse you in the study of everything from social work and criminology to mental health, youth work, community development and youth justice, and you'll take a work placement to develop your understanding and practical experience
Our degrees are underpinned by a commitment to social justice and equalities, and we'll encourage you to think deeply about the ways you can embed these values in your working life
The degrees are also ideal preparation for a career in community and youth work fields, and former students have gone on to work as community project managers, community development workers, learning mentors, and youth workers

Employability

Eight out of 10 Goldsmiths students go into highly skilled work or further study after they graduate (Graduate outcomes survey 2022).

Research focused

Our research has been rated 4* – the highest level possible (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Work-based learning

We offer a range of opportunities in industry to enhance your learning across London and the South East.

I believe Goldsmiths has created a positive shift in my life. It’s allowed me to exercise my voice, express myself, learn from many people from all walks of life, show me that I am capable of achieving challenging goals, and gain leadership skills that I often doubted.

Matthew, BA Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work

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At Goldsmiths, many courses are available through Clearing, and we take a flexible approach to entry requirements and will consider all aspects of your applications.

Our typical offer for many programmes is CCC, but we may accept students with lower grades, depending on the course and availability. We also accept other qualificatins such as BTECs.

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Why choose Goldsmiths, University of London?

Goldsmiths was founded in 1891 and has been part of the University of London for 120 years. Alongside this history comes an innovative and creative approach to the subjects you can study, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.

As a Goldsmiths student you'll enjoy a single-site campus in New Cross, South East London. It's in Zone 2 and just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London. So you can access the best of the world's top student city while still enjoying a friendly and supportive student community.

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I loved my time at Goldsmiths on my degree, as well as the diversity of students that attend the university as well. I have made lasting friendships with my cohort, as well as with students from other disciplines.

Andrea, BA Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work

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