Overview

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.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

*Critically review their knowledge and practice of youth work and its role in empowering young people;

*Analyse, implement and evaluate the role and significance of youth work in diverse social, political and economic contexts;

*Articulate their knowledge and skills in diverse contexts regarding youth work and community development policy, practice and management;

*Contextualise generic knowledge and skills that enable professional effectiveness in youth work and broader community settings;

*Demonstrate broad and in-depth knowledge and skills for working with young people in community settings;

*Clearly articulate the social and political dimensions of disadvantage, in particular how it relates to young people;

*Develop, implement and evaluate a range of leadership functions and skills in a variety of youth and community settings.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Youth Work students are required to complete:

288 credit points of Core studies including 24 credit points of Capstone studies.

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.

See average salary & employment info for welfare support workers in Australia.