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 for enabling young people to 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. Enjoyable and challenging educational activities 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.
Work experience through placements
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).
Sports education excellence
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.
A campus with everything
Footscray Park Campus has everything you need, all set a pleasant stroll from the Maribyrnong River and parklands.
Facilities include:
- aquatic and fitness centre
- childcare services
- learning common spaces with WiFi, tables and chairs
- restaurants and café
- state-of-the-art lecture theatres.
Our library gives you constant access to online resources from wherever you are. It also has the following for your use:
- 14 group study rooms
- 15 laptops for loan
- 296 PCs and six Apple Macs
- printing, copying and scanning
- WiFi access.
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Help young people to reach their potential with our Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management.
Careers in sport management and youth work
You may find work in one of many roles in the following areas:
- youth work
- sport management
- recreation centres and community development.
Youth work job openings are expected to grow strongly in the near future (JobOutlook).
If you continue to our Masters of Teaching (Secondary), you’ll be able to apply for secondary-school teaching positions.
Salaries
The following are average Australian salaries:
- youth workers (welfare workers), A$60,000 (JobOutlook)
- sports coaches, instructors and officials, A$60,800 (JobOutlook)
- sports managers, A$74,800 (JobOutlook)
- secondary-school teachers (with additional masters), A$78,000 (Job Outlook).
Course structure
To be awarded the double degree of Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management students must have satisfactorily completed a total of 384 credit points. The course is made up of 31 core units.
Course structure and units
First Year Core Units
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- Unit code
- AEB1800
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AEB1801
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AEB1804
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AYW1001
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM1101
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM1104
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BHO1171
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SOL1000
- Credits
- 12
Year 2
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- Unit code
- AEB2802
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AEB2803
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AEB3803
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ECY2001
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM2002
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM2104
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM2204
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM2205
- Credits
- 12
Year 3
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- Unit code
- AEB3802
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ECY3000
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- EDI3001
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AYW2001
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM2003
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM2103
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM3104
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM3204
- Credits
- 12
Year 4
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- Unit code
- AEB3801
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- AEB3805
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ASC2005
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ECY3001
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- ECY3002
- Credits
- 24
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- Unit code
- SSM3103
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- SSM3205
- Credits
- 12
First-year at VU is like no other in Australia
We've changed the way we teach our courses, so that you experience a first year like no other - focused on you and your success.
From 2018, the first-year of this bachelor degree* will see units delivered one at a time, in four-week blocks. This means you won't have to juggle the deadlines and demands of studying multiple units at once. Instead you'll complete one unit before moving on to the next.
All units will be conducted in small class sizes with three face-to-face sessions per week. This means you will get more one-on-one time with your teachers.
You will have access to different learning and teaching methods including:
- online
- educator-led delivery
- tutorials
- group work
- laboratory and practical work (where it applies).
You will have access to additional activities designed to extend and improve your skills. These activities foster the skills you need to be an adaptable, resilient, confident and competent learner and employee.
Find out more about our First Year Model.
* Melbourne-based campuses only
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. | 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; | ||
2. | Adapt their knowledge and skills of youth work, recreation and sport management practice in diverse contexts including policy, practice and management; | ||
3. | Practise and apply knowledge and skills in youth work, recreation and sport management contexts in order to empower young people in community settings; | ||
4. | 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); | ||
5. | 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); | ||
6. | Plan and implement youth work, recreation and sport management programs and activities for young people they work with; | ||
7. | Demonstrate and apply a range of leadership, delivery and facilitation skills for use in youth work and sport management settings; | ||
8. | Clearly and coherently articulate the social and political dimensions of disadvantage, in particular how it relates to young people; | ||
9. | Take responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice in collaboration with Youth Work, recreation and sport management industry professionals and practitioners. |
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Fees & scholarships
Fee type: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re a Commonwealth supported student or full-fee paying.
If you enrol in a:
- Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are partly subsidised by the Australian Government.
- full-fee paying place, you’ll need to pay the full amount for all units you study.
To calculate the total cost of your course:
- Select which units you’d like to study.
- Look up the individual unit costs in the higher education unit of study fees list.
- Add up the relevant amounts.
Scholarships & assistance
Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.
We can help with fee assistance and advice.
Admissions
Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about the University's admission requirements for all applicants, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.
Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.
Admission criteria
The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)
- Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
- an Australian or overseas equivalent or
- an International Baccalaureate (IB).
Importance of ATAR for this course
We consider both ATAR and other criteria
ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria
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.
Why is ATAR not applicable?
You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study
This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Admission criteria
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
Applicants with higher education study
This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a 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.
Applicants with work & life experience
This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.
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).
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/
Pathways & credits
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Pathways from VU courses
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Pathways from other institutions
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.
SEDA
You will be credited for up to 12 credit points of study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.
How to apply
Before you apply
Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:
- Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
- Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.
Apply direct to VU
Apply direct to VU using our admission centre submit applications for one or more courses, track and save your progress and upload additional information.Direct applications are due on 21 April 2019 for our next intake which starts on 29 April 2019.
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