About the course

Provides an opportunity for students to combine a youth work major with complementary areas of study. This includes Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies, Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, Community Work, Criminology, Psychology, Counselling, Visual Arts, Media and Communications, and Event Management.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of youth work theory, methods, principles and values with multi-disciplinary research.

　　Analyse and evaluate the contribution of youth work to society, communities and young people demonstrating cross cultural responsiveness.

　　Review, analyse and synthesise youth and community work knowledge by engaging in both critical thinking and reflective practice to resolve problems encountered in professional work as a novice graduate youth worker.

　　Identify how global context shapes similarities and differences in work with young people in other countries.

　　Plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate programs and services that meet young people's needs and the requirements of employers and of funding bodies.

　　Professionally and ethically communicate youth work knowledge amongst diverse audiences including young people, families, colleagues and the public.

　　Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to make decisions based upon their full environmental, social, cultural and economic implications relating to Youth Work.

　　Demonstrate ability to collaborate professionally with others through team work in academic and professional environments.

　　Demonstrate use of technologies appropriate to youth work professional practice. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Joondalup
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Joondalup
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Joondalup
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Joondalup
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Joondalup
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Joondalup

　　

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