Bachelor of Youth Work

In our youth work degree, you'll learn to help young people develop through activities that are enjoyable, challenging and educational.

You'll graduate with:

• a solid professional foundation for working with young people
• specialist knowledge to support disadvantaged groups
• clarity on the services available to teenagers and young adults
• practical management skills
• leadership skills.

Our Youth Work degree is the largest in Australia, and is delivered by experts in the field. You'll receive expert guidance from specialist youth sociologists and experienced workers from:

• disability
• legal care
• community development
• social work
• other relevant areas.

In addition, you'll undertake substantial professional work placements, and graduate well prepared for a rewarding career.

Industry participants with a Diploma can choose to upgrade to a Bachelor of Youth Work degree while working in industry, with our National Youth Work Bachelor of Youth Work online.

Additional information

Students will require a Working with Children Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site link to obtain additional information: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ (external link)

Double degree pathway

Students can do a fourth year to complete the Bachelor of Youth Work/ Bachelor of Sport  Management double degree.