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.
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
Overall score of 6.0. Individual score of 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading.
Unit fee: $3356
Average first year fee: $26848
Estimate total cost: $80544
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.