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Bachelor of Youth Work
This degree trains students to work with young people in community and support settings.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 53.85
- Lowest offered at Australian Catholic University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 5 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Youth Work asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in supporting young people
- patience and a calm approach
- good listening and communication skills
- a willingness to learn from others
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Youth Work is a higher level than the Diploma of Youth Work. At this level, your study is a Bachelor degree.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Liverpool, Parramatta, Penrith, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
4.3from 679 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 53.85 lowest
- (61 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Course page for Tabor College (opens in a new tab)
Tabor College
Tabor Millswood, SA
4.7from 68 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Youth Work.
- Youth work practice
- Youth policy and rights
- Community development
- Ethics and professional practice
- Working with vulnerable young people
- Professional placement
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It is for people who want to work with young people. As a Bachelor degree, it prepares you for roles that involve professional youth work.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Diploma of Youth Work?
The Bachelor of Youth Work is a higher level than the Diploma of Youth Work. At this level, your study is a Bachelor degree.
How is it different from Certificate IV in Youth Work?
The Bachelor of Youth Work is a higher level than the Certificate IV in Youth Work. At this level, your study is a Bachelor degree.