Bachelor of Youth Work
Bachelor of Youth Work
OVERVIEW Make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people with VU’s Bachelor of Youth Work. 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
Make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people with VU’s Bachelor of Youth Work.
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.
Our Youth Work 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.
Industry participants with a Diploma can choose to upgrade to a Bachelor of Youth Work degree while working in industry, with our National Youth Work Bachelor of Youth Work online.
REQUIREMENTS
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). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.
VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
