Bachelor
This degree will prepare you to work in high-demand areas where youth work overlaps with criminal-justice work.
Our Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice will give you knowledge of the justice system that will allow you to take on roles supporting young people in vulnerable communities, where the chances of offending or reoffending are high. With the skills that you learn during your degree, you'll be able to help young people reconnect with their community, and escape the cycle of criminal activity and punishment.
You will graduate with skills and knowledge in these sector-specific areas:
You will undertake professional placements, to prepare you for the real world of work. The course location, in Werribee, has been chosen to help you connect with real youth-justice experiences and work opportunities, as a new Juvenile Justice Centre is planned in the region.
This course will prepare you for a career in the following sectors:
Demand in these areas is high, improving your chances of finding your ideal job after graduation.
To attain the Bachelor of Youth Work students will be required to complete:
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.