Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Youth Work
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationYouth workers provide guidance, support, and resources to assist young people aged 12-26 to navigate the challenges they face, while fostering personal growth and empowerment.
In this course you will learn interpersonal and helping skills, inclusive practice and how to create social change with and for young people.
You’ll study specialist youth work units and choose from complementary areas that will support your career as a Youth Worker such as psychology, human services, community development, counselling, and criminology.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 70.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Youth Work will prepare you for the following roles.
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
Youth Counsellor
Youth Counsellors support young people as they work through personal and emotional issues — helping them develop strategies for problems with relat...
Youth Support Worker
Youth Support Workers help young people find employment, housing, and education and help them work through a range of social, financial, and emotio...
Youth Officer
A Youth Officer supports young people, often between the ages of 12 and 25, in their personal, social, and educational development. You might work...
Youth Advocate
A Youth Advocate supports and represents the interests of young people, helping them navigate challenges and access services. You might work in com...
Youth Support Officer
A Youth Support Officer plays an essential role in assisting young individuals by providing guidance, support, and advocacy in various life areas....
Youth Engagement Officer
Youth Engagement Officers run awareness and outreach programs to encourage young people in the community to improve their education, mental health,...
Youth Adviser
A Youth Adviser plays a crucial role in supporting young people by providing guidance and assistance in various aspects of their lives, including e...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
