Program Overview
The Diploma in Youth Work at Australian Catholic University is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Diploma in Youth Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma in Youth Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Australian Indigenous Peoples: Past and Present
- Introduction to Sociology
- Knowing Young People
- Introduction to the Youth Sector (Pre: YSED100 Knowing Young People)
- The Developing Young Person (Pre: YSED100 Knowing Young People)
- Building Relationships and Supporting Young People
- Trauma Informed Practices
- Ethical Principles and Practice of Youth Work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the equivalent of year 12 level.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian Catholic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University
Queensland, Australia
university with six campuses across Australia
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
