Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management

VU course code: EBYS | Level of study: Undergraduate

ATAR

Not required

Duration

4 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Hybrid, In person

Fees

Commonwealth supported place

Location

Footscray Park

Applications closed

Overview

Aim for a career that combines your passion for sport with the rewards of youth work. Our double degree gives you in-demand skills and knowledge to help young people reach their potential.

The Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management expands your career options in youth work and sport management. You’ll develop practical management and leadership skills for both areas, and become an expert in roles where sport and youth work meet.

Youth work encourages young people’s personal and social development, giving them a voice in their communities and society. One of the key tools in this work is recreation and adventure programs. Our combined degree, Bachelor of Youth Work and Bachelor of Sport Management, will teach you enjoyable and challenging educational activities that help young people to work through issues and build self-confidence.

We give you valuable youth-work and sport-management experience – ensuring you’re job-ready when you graduate.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically review their understanding and appreciation of the nature, role and significance of recreation for young people in its differing social, political and economic contexts;

Adapt their knowledge and skills of youth work, recreation and sport management practice in diverse contexts including policy, practice and management;

Take responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice by applying knowledge and skills in youth work, recreation and sport management contexts in collaboration with industry professionals and practitioners;

Apply generic and specialist understandings and skills that enable professional effectiveness in youth work, recreation and sport management settings (eg. oral and written communication, self-reliance, teamwork, research);

Demonstrate specialist knowledge of the functions of youth workers and recreation and sports leaders in a range of management roles that are suitable for application in a variety of service organisations (professional sport and recreation clubs, state and national sport and recreation agencies, leisure centres, stadiums and facilities, community service organisations, outdoor recreation service providers, all levels of government sport and recreation services, commercial sport and recreation services, and sports management consultancies);

Plan and implement youth work, recreation and sport management programs and activities for young people they work with in order to empower young people in community settings;

Demonstrate and apply a range of leadership, delivery and facilitation skills for use in youth work and sport management settings; and,

Clearly and coherently articulate the social and political dimensions of disadvantage, in particular how it relates to young people.
: During your degree, you’ll receive practical experience in various areas of youth work, through industry-based learning and professional development.
Our professional practice unit offers fieldwork placements – including recreation and outdoor adventure programs. Our sports college also offers placement programs.
Youth work students get to complete 200 hours of fieldwork placement. This can take place at any time throughout the academic year (dependent on organisation needs and student availability).
: VU is a leading sports-education provider. When you study sports-related topics with us, you’ll be part of a fantastic community of sports study and achievement.
We offer a huge range of sporting-related courses, dozens of connections with sporting organisations, and cutting-edge facilities.
You’ll benefit from expert lecturers and mentors, and partnerships and affiliations with professional and community sporting clubs, and public-health and education groups. These include:
The Real Madrid Graduate School Unversidad Europea
Australian Sports Commission
Australian Institute of Sport
Western Bulldogs Football Club.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

ATAR requirements

No minimum ATAR required

This course does not have a minimum ATAR requirement for entry. Read the entry criteria for this course below.

Why ATAR is not applicable

You do not need an ATAR score to apply for this course. Instead, you need to have successfully completed secondary school and to meet any requirements outlined below. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their ATAR, age, education or socioeconomic background.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry criteria include:

English-language requirements
academic requirements.

Your work and life experience will also be considered.

To find specific entry requirements for this course, please select the section below that is most relevant to you.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

: This information is relevant if, in the 2 years prior to studying with us, you have completed (or will complete) one of the following:

Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)

an Australian or overseas equivalent to VCE

an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
: This information is relevant if you have completed an accredited award (such as a certificate or diploma) at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (usually a TAFE, polytechnic or other registered VET institute).

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
: This information is relevant if you’ve previously completed all or part of a university or other higher-education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.
OR:
Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
: This information is relevant if you left secondary school more than two years ago and haven’t studied since.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Human Services, Sports, Training & Development or similar.
OR:
Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
: Take a look at a student profile to get an overview of students who have previously enrolled in this course.

Applicant background Number of students Percentage of all students

(A) Past Higher Education Study
(includes a bridging or enabling course) <5 <5

(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study <5 <5

(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)
NA NA

(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
NA NA

(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration alone, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
<5 <5

(D) Work and Life experience 0 0.0%

International students 0 0.0%

All students 5 100%

"<5" – the number of students is less than 5.
N/A – Students not accepted in this category.
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Past Higher Education Study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	<5	<5
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	NA	NA
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	NA	NA
(C) Recent secondary education Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration alone, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	<5	<5
(D) Work and Life experience	0	0.0%
International students	0	0.0%
All students	5	100%

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs

VU Early Entry

If you're currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Early Entry program comes with a Conditional Offer to the course of your choosing*, a personalised course plan, special events, exclusive discounts and access to one-on-one course advice.

*Conditions apply.

Learn more about VU Early Entry

Additional information

Students will require a Working with Children Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site link to obtain additional information: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You’ll find information about any pathways to higher qualifications that may be available to you after completing this course under the ‘careers’ section of this page.

Find out more about pathways at VU.

: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Guaranteed entry only

Diploma of Community Services

48 credit points

Diploma of Youth Work

48 credit points
: Any study completed at another institution will be considered in your application. If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Diploma of Sport

SEDA Group, Australia | 36 credit points
: If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study.

Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies.

Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.

Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure for the course you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.

calculate your credit

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the double degree of Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of:

384 credit points of Core Units including 24 credit points of Capstone studies.

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

You may find work in one of many roles in the following areas:

youth work
sport management
recreation centres and community development.

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to see the predictions for youth work employment growth.

If you continue to our Master of Teaching (Secondary), you’ll be able to apply for secondary-school teaching positions.

Salaries

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find the average Australian salaries for:

Professional accreditation/Industry recognition

Youth Workers Australia

This degree is accredited by Youth Workers Australia (YWA).

VU stories

Success despite the odds

Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management

"I was scared of attending university for the first time in my life, but the wonderful support I received gave me the confidence I needed to do very well in all my units. I was also able to build industry connections that I benefit from to this day."

Ashay's story