Bachelor of Youth Development

Whitireia & WelTec

Subject area

Youth Work

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
University degree entry requirements or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience in an associated area of youth development or in the social service sector and evidence of suitability based on police vet, child safety check and interview
International: IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with no band score lower than 6, or equivalent
Police and child safety check
Applicants are required to undergo police vetting and meet the requirements of the Vulnerable Children's Regulations 2015 for a child safety check for entry into this programme. In the event of an adverse police vet for offences not covered by the Vulnerable Children's Regulations, entry into the programme will be at the discretion of the Head of School.
Placement
Applicants arrange an appropriate placement before commencing the programme.
Entry equipment/material requirements

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

1. To develop competent youth practitioners who understand the body of knowledge that underpins youth development, are able to apply this knowledge to practice and who have the critical analysis, evidence based and problem solving skills that are required for independent, ethical practice. 2. To develop self awareness and reflective practitioner skills, critical thought, research and evaluation abilities, independent and self-directed study and to prepare students for postgraduate learning and practice. Preparing people to enter into the youth work profession requires training and education that develops competent practitioners able to fulfil youth development practice roles. The Bachelor of Youth Development programme is particularly aimed at meeting the needs of people currently working in the youth development field who need a degree level qualification to support their role.