Our graduates go on to work in a variety of areas including detached youth work, community development, working with homeless communities, the education sector, with refugees and asylum seekers, mentoring roles, the arts industry, healthcare and youth justice work.

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Entry criteria

• A typical offer is a minimum of 104 from at least two A-levels with a subject at grade C or above, or
• BTEC National Diploma — Distinction/Merit/Merit, or
• BTEC Extended Diploma — Distinction/Merit/Merit
• Plus five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English.

Alternative qualifications include:

• Pass in QAA Access to HE with at least 30 levels 3 credits at Merit. English GCSE required as a separate qualification. Equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification.

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

• International Baccalaureate: 24+ Points.

We may still consider applicants that do not meet the GCSE requirements providing they can demonstrate ability or attainment in these subjects in an alternative way; usually through work experience, alternative qualifications or by a University admissions test or interview. All such applicants will be considered on a case by case basis.

Interview: Yes. Professional conduct during the event will also contribute to the decision making regarding an applicant’s application.

Work experience

One year's direct practical experience in a youth-related environment either statutory or voluntary prior to the start of the course

This course welcomes mature students and values their experience. In some cases, an alternative experiential and academic profile may be accepted for entry. We may still consider applicants that do not meet the GCSE requirements providing they can demonstrate ability or attainment in an alternative way — usually through work experience, alternative qualifications, or by a University admissions test or interview. All such applicants will be considered on a case by case basis.

You must complete a declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application form before starting the course, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admissions policy. Contact us for up-to-date information.

Personal statement selection criteria

• Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling
• Information relevant to the course applied for
• Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence
• If relevant for the course — work and life experience

India

• Minimum of 65% average in your four best subjects (excluding Hindi) in Standard 12. We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths.
• For Engineering courses, you will need a minimum of 60% in Maths. 

2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:

• Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.

Sri Lanka

• 55-65% in three A-levels, depending on the course you choose.

2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:

Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.

Bangladesh

• A-levels or a recognized Foundation Course
• GPA 5.0 out of 5.0 including 4.0 in English and Maths

2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:

• Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.