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 program 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 2026-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 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 17 other Bachelors in Educational 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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

28728 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28728 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

12192 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12192 AUD per year during 36 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Youth Work.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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