Provides a comprehensive program of study in the essentials of youth work as an embedded practice within community work. The course includes specialist units in youth work, plus complementary studies in community work. Students can choose complementary areas of study such as Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies, Addiction Studies, Family and Child Support, Community Work, Criminology, Psychology, Counselling, Visual Arts, Media and Communication, Events Management, and Outdoor Adventure.

This course prepares graduates for various positions in youth work. Entry level positions may be in youth welfare services including homeless support services, youth health, youth advice, advocacy and support programs, in the education sector or with local government. Graduates also find employment in youth holiday programs, youth activity centres, informal education with young people, school-based support programs, and chaplaincy. Graduates who take double majors may be prepared for graduate roles in youth addiction, youth justice, child protection or youth mental health services, depending upon their choice of complementary major. Depending on students' selection of complementary studies they may wish to pursue careers with a special focus on recreation, sport, adventure programs, youth arts, youth counselling, addiction services, youth mental health services, or youth justice. Employers of youth work graduates include, Local, State and Federal Government, National Charities and local community organisations.