Overview

Want to make a difference in the lives of young people? Youth workers improve young people’s social and personal development, helping them establish a voice and sense of place in their communities.

It’s an inclusive programme that will provide you with both theoretical insights and the practical skills needed to become an effective and empathetic youth worker.

Career

Our graduates of the Bachelor of Youth Work from Australian Catholic University (ACU) have pursued careers in:

local government youth work

youth advocacy

youth and family mediation

youth counselling and welfare services

youth engagement

youth health education

youth liaison and outreach work

youth policy making

social work

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australian Indigenous Peoples Past and Present

Knowing Young People

The Developing Young Person

Ethical Principles and Practice of Youth Work

Building Relationships and Supporting Young People

Trauma Informed Practice

Youth Work Counselling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic school leavers: application varies based on the campus the programme is offered. Domestic non-school leavers: same deadline as international students

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Educational Psychology Counselling Psychology View 20 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 084316G

The equivalent of Australian Year 12 certificate, plus an IELTS overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.
Overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35624 AUD / year

≈ 35624 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12482 AUD / year

≈ 12482 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Living costs

Melbourne

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