Overview

The Child and Youth Care program at Durban University of Technology focus is the development and healing of the child within family, community and other settings. The study, practice and application of knowledge are strengthened through practical training and community projects. These involve the student in the child and youth care worker’s duties related to holistic care, behaviour management, and developmental assessment and programming to optimize the health and well-being of young people and families.

The child and youth care worker does not undertake therapy in the traditional sense; rather, she/he has the job of purposefully creating and using a developmental and therapeutic milieu, building a therapeutic relationship with the child, and promoting healing and development through the conscious use of events as they occur in the life-space. The child and youth care worker is not a psychologist, social worker or a teacher, but should be able to work with these professionals on an equal footing within the multidisciplinary team.

Career opportunities

State facilities(e.g., places of safety, secure care; special schools)
Probation programmes
Street shelters and outreach programmes
Educare centres
Community development projects
Assistant Probation officers in law courts
Day-care and play-care centres
Hospitals caring for abandoned children

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child & Youth Care Work

Human Development

Basics of Geopolitics

Hands Filled with Meaning

Research Methodology

Philosophies and History of Healing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

500 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Early Childhood Education View 37 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in South Africa

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Child and youth care work requires practical people with academic ability, a strong concern for children and youth, and commitment to the development of human beings and society. The emphasis on use of self as a therapeutic tool requires students who are willing to face personal challenges for their own development.

Students require enthusiasm, initiative, creativity, and the ability to be reflective and responsible. Students are expected to engage in a rigorous process of self-development and to commit themselves to ethical standards

We reserve the right to select applicants. Final selection and placement will be dependent on completing tests and interviews. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection process during December.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5050 ZAR / year

≈ 5050 ZAR / year

Additional Details

For National Students: Tuition plus Residence: R 10,710/year

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

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

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