In our youth work degree, you'll learn to help young people develop through activities that are enjoyable, challenging and educational.

You'll graduate with:

• a solid professional foundation for working with young people
• specialist knowledge to support disadvantaged groups
• clarity on the services available to teenagers and young adults
• practical management skills
• leadership skills.

Our Youth Work degree is the largest in Australia, and is delivered by experts in the field. You'll receive expert guidance from specialist youth sociologists and experienced workers from:

• disability
• legal care
• community development
• social work
• other relevant areas.

In addition, you'll undertake substantial professional work placements, and graduate well prepared for a rewarding career.

Our program is professionally accredited by the Youth Workers' Association(external link) in Victoria. 

VU’s Bachelor of Youth Work provides you with a broad range of career opportunities when you graduate. Graduates can find careers in:

• local government
• schools
• rehabilitation
• juvenile justice centre
• not-for-profit and community organisations.

Aim for one of these rewarding roles:

• youth worker
• case manager
• counsellor
• family support worker
• drug and alcohol worker.