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Overview
About Youth Work offered at Victoria University
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.
Bachelor of Youth Work offered at Victoria University 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.
Our program is professionally accredited by the Youth Workers' Association in Victoria.
As well as our Melbourne program, we are delivering the first Bachelor of Youth Work to be offered in NSW, for sector professionals wanting to upgrade their qualifications.
Careers
VU’s Bachelor of Youth Work provides you with a broad range of career opportunities when you graduate. Graduates can find careers in:
- local government
- schools
- rehabilitation
- juvenile justice centre
- not-for-profit and community organisations.
Aim for one of these rewarding roles:
- youth worker
- case manager
- counsellor
- family support worker
- drug and alcohol worker.
Welfare support workers are in high demand with employment set to grow very strongly.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Youth Work Practice
- Young People in a Global Community
- Aboriginal History and Political Movements
- Applied Human Rights
- Principles of Youth Participation
- Youth and Community Contexts
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 55
Credits
288 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Blended, Online
Disciplines
Social Work Psychology Sociology View 67 other Bachelors in Social Work in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 55
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 074356D
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
25600 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12800 AUD per semester during 36 months.
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place or a full fee-paying place
Paying national: $24,417 per year
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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