Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

Bachelor

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.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

BYCL

Domestic Fees

$7,091 per year / $21,273 total

International Fees

$31,325 per year / $93,975 total

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

COVID Vaccination

While vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory for enrolment and completion of a Youth and Community Leadership qualification, many opportunities in the community sector include working with vulnerable populations.

We strongly encourage full vaccination to protect yourself, the vulnerable youth and communities we work with, and to allow you to access the full range of options available to you during and after your study.

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.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Practical experience through work with UC community organisations.
Develop skills in leadership, communication, project management, stakeholder engagement, research, and solution-based thinking to help create real results.
Graduates will be ready to work as leaders of their area of interest, including politics, teaching, iwi development, community services, charities, marketing, and more.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.