Bachelor of Youth Work
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    Bachelor of Youth Work

    Edith Cowan University
    Edith Cowan University
    Australia
    Australia, Perth
    University Rank:#517
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,350 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Youth Work

    About

    About this Course

    Youth workers provide guidance, support, and resources to assist young people aged 12-26 to navigate the challenges they face, while fostering personal growth and empowerment.

    In this course you will learn interpersonal and helping skills, inclusive practice and how to create social change with and for young people.

    You’ll study specialist youth work units and choose from complementary areas that will support your career as a Youth Worker such as psychology, human services, community development, counselling, and criminology.

    Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

    This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Course Entry

    Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

    • Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

      All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • AQF Cert IV;
      • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
      • Undergraduate Certificate;
      • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
      • University Preparation Course;*
      • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
      • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

      * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

      For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

    English Program Requirements

    • English Language requirements (Band 3)

      English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
      • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
      • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
      • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
      • University Preparation Course;
      • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
      • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
      • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
      • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

      * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    This course prepares graduates for a range of positions in youth work including youth welfare services, homeless support, health programs, support programs, youth advocacy, youth centres, the education sector, or local government. Graduates can also explore careers in areas like youth justice, child protection, mental health services, addiction support, recreation, sports, adventure programs, arts, or counselling.

    Possible future job titles

    Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Youth Case Manager, Youth Community Development Officer, Youth Activities Officer, Youth Welfare Worker, Youth Mental Health Worker, Student Support Coordinator, Youth Policy Officer, Youth Outreach Worker, Youth Engagement Worker, Youth and Family Mediation, Youth Health Educator, Youth Mental Health Care Coordinator, Youth and Community Worker, Community Education Worker (Youth), Youth Officer, Youth Liaison Worker, School Retention and Participation Officer.

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Youth Work

    Edith Cowan University

    Edith Cowan University

    Australia

    Australia, Perth

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