Postgraduate Certificate in Youth Ministry
This course integrates the study of theology with contemporary youth ministry practice to prepare both compassionate and effective leaders.
Under the guidance of experienced mentors, this course merges academic study with real-life learning opportunities. You will participate in professional practice placements that will involve working with youth and practicing your new skills in today’s world.
Your learning will involve immersive experiences to ensure you have the tools and confidence to respond to the complex realities of youth in the 21st century, empower them to live their faith and equip them to make a positive difference in the church and beyond.
Learning outcomes can equip you with:
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The ability to critically analyse the changing trends in contemporary European youth culture, ensuring that your ministry remains relevant and impactful
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The skills to create and deliver new and creative forms of engagement with European youth
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A broad understanding of the theories of mental and emotional development of young people, enhancing your ability to support their growth
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The knowledge of various approaches and models to appropriately meet the challenges of today’s young people
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The competence to provide pastoral care that effectively addresses the holistic wellbeing of young people
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Programme: A cohort-based programme with one dedicated module studied each semester for three consecutive semesters
Course length: 18-months
Mode of study: Part-time - one module per semester (3 semesters in total)
Mode of delivery: On-campus or online synchronous
*a residential component may be required
Course tuition for academic year 2025/2026: £1,672.2 per module
For more details visit our Tuition and Fees page.
Funding available: Subsidies are available - contact your Union ministerial secretary or employer for details.
Intake: 1 September 2025
Application deadline: 11 August 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Youth Ministry
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Explore innovative strategies to connect authentically with today's youth, navigating diverse perspectives on contemporary issues.
The PostGrad Cert in Youth Ministry offers a life-changing opportunity for those passionate about working with the youth of today.
Whether you're a pastor, elder, or youth leader seeking to expand your abilities, this certificate will grow your skillset and equip you with the skills and insights to make a meaningful impact in young people's lives.
This course will also benefit social workers, educators, and community leaders who are interested in providing holistic support for the next generation.
Your learning experience
- Courses that are shaped with mindful intention to serve as gateways to ministry in its various forms.
- An intimate class setting, granting you 1:1 access to leading academic staff who are devoted to enriching your ministry, your life and your spiritual development.
- Daily campus fellowship through student programmes curated to evoke inspirational gathering and the meeting of similar minds.
- Immersive yet subconscious forms of learning and worship that are interlaced into every day across academia and student life – it is those late-night dorm conversations, the sharing of perspectives across the halls that will shape you for life.
