Community/youth studies : Further study

A small number of community/youth studies graduates go on to further study; some combine work and study, while some graduates pursue full-time postgraduate study. Most degrees include recognised community/youth qualifications, so further courses, such as management training courses, would usually be taken part time as part of your professional development whilst working.

Some new graduates choose to study a specialist subject they would like to develop or that is relevant to the area they want to work in. Examples are the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), or Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in Scotland (to qualify as a teacher), a research-based Masters degree or a PhD in education or community/youth studies.

These trends show only what previous graduates in your subject did immediately upon graduating. Over the course of their career - the first few years in particular - many others will opt for some form of further study, either part time or full time. If further study interests you, start by thinking about postgrad study and search courses and research to identify your options.

Look at funding my further study for details relating to finance and the application process.