Newman University offers a well-established BA (Hons) degree in Youth and Community Work. Our course is accredited by the National Youth Agency (NYA), and graduates from this course become JNC professionally qualified Youth & Community Workers. Some of our alumni have shared their experiences of studying the degree at Newman
I studied Single Honours Physical Education and Sports Studies at Newman University between 2005-2008, the reason for choosing this course was I felt it had a broad combination of subject units that would allow me to experience a range of professional fields, from physical education teaching, sport science and nutrition.
When first applying to Newman, I chose to study Theology and Philosophy as this was a topic I was interested in at school. I also knew by doing this course, I could most definitely consider teaching as a prospective career or could equally consider the numerous avenues of different career
By Chelsea Pinner and Wesley Rolston (Mentors and MRes Humanities graduates at Newman University). As part of Newman University’s mentoring scheme we are creating content to discuss master’s level and postgraduate level learning (however we hope this content is useful to all students in some way). This short blog details
Alumni Dan Jones studied his PGCE in Early Years and his Master’s in Work-Based Learning at Newman University, he tells us all about his time at Newman and what he went on to do after studying here. Having graduated from Newman in 2008 with a PGCE in Early Years, I
Victoria Morton studied PGCE General Primary Teaching here at Newman University and went onto graduate in 2016. She tells her story of why she chose this course and what she has gone on to do since. After working as a graphic designer and being made redundant twice I decided to
Rachel Murray studied PE and Sports Sciences with QTS at Newman University and graduated in 1996. But she then went on to do so much! She tells her story… I’ve had a range of careers since graduating from Newman University My original career plans were to go into teaching. After
Johnathan Smart studied Physical Education and Sport Sciences here at Newman University many years ago, graduating in 1998. We thought we’d see what he’s been up to since then! Since leaving Newman University I went straight into schools I have taught at 4 different primary schools in different parts of
Our Senior Careers Officer Melissa, has some handy advice for those of you who want to boost your employability prospects, check them out! If you were going on a long journey in your car tomorrow, what would you do? You would probably plan your route, you may check your tyres,
Elizabeth Moore studied Single Honours History at Newman University and is going on to study Early Modern MA at University of Oxford. We wanted to hear Elizabeth’s story. “I’ve had a passion for history for as long as I can remember However, I chose the course at Newman because of