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Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

6 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

The Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership (BYCL) meets a growing need for innovative leaders who can make an impact on national and global challenges that youth and other communities are encountering.

This degree develops professional leadership and entrepreneurial skills for those passionate about issues such as youth work and development, sustainability, human rights, equality, social entrepreneurship, and humanitarian work. The BYCL builds on UC’s international reputation in youth-led social action, and offers real-world leadership and project experience by way of theoretical study and applied learning.

Youth and Community Leadership is a degree that allows you to customise a programme of study to drive your commitment to social action. It will prepare you to cultivate collective leadership to action change, making this an ideal degree for those wanting to create a better world for future generations.

What will my study involve?

Flexible degree that allows you to choose courses and study the subjects and issues that matter most to you.
Connect with UC’s community through noho marae, volunteering with Te Hunga Tūao | Student Volunteer Army, and working with Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University.
You have the option to add a minor from subjects across Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, and Sport.
On completion of the recommended courses for youth work and development you can apply for membership to Korowai Tupu, the professional Association for Youth Workers in Aotearoa.
Find out more about youth and community leadership pathways and study options.

Subjects and Courses

YACL101 Introduction to Youth Leadership: Leading the Self
CHCH101 Strengthening Communities through Social Innovation
Three 100-level courses chosen from the elective courses list
One course chosen from these options
YACL201 Social Leadership: Leading with Others
EDUC206 Education and Society: Ideals and Realities
Two 200-level courses chosen from the elective courses list
YACL301 Civic Leadership: Leading for Change
YACL302 Leadership Project: Implementing Change
EDUC302 Risks and Opportunities in Adolescence: Research and Applications OR EDUC339 Globalisation, Social Justice and Education
30 points of 300-level courses chosen from the elective courses list
Accounting
Animation
Anthropology
Art History and Theory
Artificial Intelligence
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Business Analytics
Business and Sustainability
Chemical Formulation Design
Chemistry
Chinese
Cinema Studies
Cinematic Arts
Classics
Community Music
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Cultural Studies
Cybersecurity and Networking
Digital Humanities
Digital Product Design
Earth Science
Economics
Education
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
European and European Union Studies
Exercise and Sport Nutrition
Finance
French
Game Arts
Game Development
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Geography
Geology
German
Graphic Design
Health Education
Health Research
Health Science
Health Studies
History
Human Resource Management
Human Services
Indigenous Narrative
Industrial Product Design
Information Systems
Innovation
International Business
Japanese
Linguistics
Māori and Indigenous Health
Māori and Indigenous Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Media and Communication
Music
Nutrition
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Pacific Studies
Performance Data Analysis
Philosophy
Physical Activity and Wellbeing
Physics
Political Science and International Relations
Population Health Data Science
Professional and Community Engagement
Psychology
Public Health
Russian
Screen Sound
Screenwriting
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Coaching
Sport Management
Sport Studies
Statistics
Strength and Conditioning
Taxation
Te Ao Hākinakina
Te Reo Māori
Tourism Marketing and Management
Writing
Youth and Community Leadership

Entry criteria

To enrol in the degree, you will need:

University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership or use the admission requirements checker.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Recommended preparation

The programme is open to anyone from a range of interests or experience in leadership roles. No particular background study is required. A passion for social change, community work, and volunteering is the best preparation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills will be especially useful.

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