BA Degrees at CCYM
CCYM offers four BA degrees, each with specific focuses:
- BA in Children & Family Work and Practical Theology
- BA in Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)
- BA in Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC)
- BA in Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)
Click a tab below for an introductory overview to each course, or choose from the links above to go directly to the detailed course information available on the national Centre for Youth Ministry website.
Children & family
BA in Children & Family Work and Practical Theology
This degree (validated by Staffordshire University) will equip you to work in church and community settings with children and their families. This exciting course combines theory, theology and hands-on experience, as well as an additional qualification in play work to ensure that those working with children and their families are able to do so in a way that encourages holistic development and growth.

Students on this course spend two days per fortnight in lectures at Ridley Hall. In addition, they spend between 11 and 20 hours per week undertaking work with children aged between 5 and 14 and their families. Students will also spend time reflecting on their practice in small peer groups and individually with a Professional Practice Tutor.
Find out more
For further information and and application form visit BA in Children and Family Work and Practical Theology or contact:
Centre for Youth Ministry
Trinity Business Centre
Stonehill Green
SWINDON
SN5 7DG
Phone: 01793 418336
Email: admin@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Website: www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Schools & Youth
BA in Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)
This degree (validated by Staffordshire University) will equip you to work in Christian Youth Work and Ministry, alongside other educational professionals in and with schools and other establishments for young people aged 11 -25.
Students on this course spend two days per fortnight in lectures at Ridley Hall. In addition, they spend between 11 and 20 hours per week undertaking work with young people in an informal educative context. At least three hours of which will be in a school environment. Students will also spend time reflecting on their practice in small peer groups and individually with a Professional Practice Tutor.
Find out more
For further information and an application form visit BA in Schools, Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) or contact:
Centre for Youth Ministry
Trinity Business Centre
Stonehill Green
SWINDON
SN5 7DG
Phone: 01793 418336
Email: admin@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Website: www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Youth Work & Communities
BA in Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC)
This dynamic and challenging course (validated by Staffordshire University) equips Christian youth workers to work within and outside of Christian faith communities in a variety of roles and settings. This exciting course combines theory, theology and hands-on experience to ensure that Christian youth workers are able to work with integrity, professionalism and passion for their chosen context.
Students on this course spend two days per fortnight in lectures at Ridley Hall. In addition, they spend between 11 and 20 hours per week undertaking work with young people aged between 13 and 19 in an informal context. Students will also spend time reflecting on their practice in small peer groups and individually with a Professional Practice Tutor.
Find out more
For further information and an application form visit BA in Youth Work, Communities and Practical Theology (JNC) or contact:
Centre for Youth Ministry
Trinity Business Centre
Stonehill Green
SWINDON
SN5 7DG
Phone: 01793 418336
Email: admin@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Website: www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Youth & Community
BA in Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC)
This practical degree course (validated by The University of Gloucestershire) equips Christian youth workers to work within and outside of Christian faith communities in a variety of roles and settings. This exciting course combines theory, theology and hands-on experience to ensure that Christian youth workers are able to work with integrity, professionalism and passion for their chosen context.
Students on this course spend two days per fortnight in lectures at Ridley Hall. In addition, they spend between 11 and 20 hours per week undertaking work with young people aged between 13 and 19 in an informal context. Students will also spend time reflecting on their practice in small peer groups and individually with a Professional Practice Tutor.
Find out more
For further information and an application form visit BA in Youth and Community Work and Practical Theology (JNC) or contact:
Centre for Youth Ministry
Trinity Business Centre
Stonehill Green
SWINDON
SN5 7DG
Phone: 01793 418336
Email: admin@centreforyouthministry.ac.uk
Website: www.centreforyouthministry.ac.uk

