Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies - Available from 01/01/2023

The Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies explores complex social issues affecting at-risk youth, such as homelessness, radicalisation, poverty and mental health. It encourages critical debate and investigation of youth in relation to space, digital landscapes, culture, religion, family and the law. This degree aims to examine and foster the environments in which all young people can thrive and feel confident, connected and safe.
This degree includes fieldwork, work placements, online study environments and real-world projects. You'll take part in interactive coursework through excursions, workshops and activity-based workshops.
Through individual and group presentations, you will develop skills in presenting ideas to large groups, facilitating discussion and engaging in critical debate. You'll examine case studies, analyses, journal articles, academic texts, and more; deeply exploring the work of experts in your field. Guest lectures will provide you with relevant and up-to-date insights from industry professionals. A core component of the degree is youth work field education, which provides you with invaluable on-the-job experience.
In the second year of the degree you will undertake an industry-engaged project work with a duration of 30 days, and in the third year, you will undertake 30 days of supervised placement in agencies that work with young people. This placement can be undertaken in urban, rural or remote locations in Australia or overseas. Classes include lecturers, workshops, tutorials and industry-based presentations.

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 70% IB - 27 IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)