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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Bachelor of Youth Work

  • Bachelor

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. This course responds to a community need for highly trained youth workers to work with young people.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
084316G
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Apr, Jul
ATAR
58.5

About this course

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.

This course responds to a community need for highly trained youth workers to work with young people. 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.

Study with us to empower the vulnerable and make a positive difference.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy that includes meeting a minimum ATAR requirement.

International students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

Study locations

Melbourne

Online

Career pathways

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

  • local government youth work
  • youth advocacy
  • youth and family mediation
  • student support officers in schools
  • youth counselling and welfare services
  • youth engagement
  • youth health education
  • youth liaison and outreach work
  • youth policy making
  • social work

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
83%
Overall satisfaction
85.7%
Skill scale
70.5%
Teaching scale
68.8%
Employed full-time
$65.2k
Average salary