Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
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ATAR
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Inherent Requirements
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MChildYouthSt
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Course code
1207299
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Master of Childhood and Youth Studies is designed to meet the needs of people working, or intending to work, with children, young people and their families. Students can also study a Graduate Certificate (4 units) instead of the Masters degree.
The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills of professionals, enabling them to respond more effectively to the issues that impact children, young people and families across a diverse range of contexts. It incorporates the latest research and explores the ways that children, childhood and youth are conceptualised within family, community and international settings, including the theories, policies and practices that can inform professional practice. Participants benefit from the opportunity to apply their learning immediately in the workplace.
Candidates can choose to enrol in the four-unit Graduate Certificate or sixteen-unit Masters or can enrol in single units as accredited professional development. Significant advanced standing (or credit) is available for those with relevant previous learning and expertise. It is also possible to exit the course with a Graduate Diploma following completion of eight specified units (direct enrolment into the Graduate Diploma is not available).
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Analyse critically, reflect on, synthesise and evaluate information, problems, concepts and theories related to children, young people and their families. Apply knowledge of evaluation and research principles and methods to investigate issues and solve problems in community and workplace contexts. |
Creativity | Demonstrate initiative by identifying innovative and creative responses to challenges, issues and opportunities for change in relation to the wellbeing, interests, development and rights of children and young people in society. |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate a highly developed commitment to social justice, human rights, ethics and sustainability in scholarship, research and professional practice. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate advanced and integrated theoretical and practical understanding of a complex body of knowledge related to Childhood Studies. Locate, evaluate, manage and use theory, information and data necessary fo effective evidence-based professional practice. |
Lifelong learning | Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes and plan and regulate ongoing personal and professional learning. Demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability, responsibility and accountability when responding to change in the workplace. |
Communication and social skills | Communicate concisely, appropriately and professionally in an oral and written form in both an academic and professional settings. Demonstrate leadership and the capacity to work collaboratively with individuals and teams. |
Cultural competence | Engage in practices that are informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence, global perspectives, inclusivity and respect for the rights of all persons. |
The course includes studies in:
- Child protection and participation
- Children and the law
- Children’s rights
- Social and emotional wellbeing
- Drugs, alcohol and sexual health
- Program evaluation
- Research with and for children
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Childhood and Youth Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units from Part A;
- all units from Part B;
- six (6) units from Part C; and
- all units from Part D
- notwithstanding a. (iii), the Course Coordinator may approve the substitution of up to four (4) relevant postgraduate coursework units, from elsewhere in the University’s offerings, for those in Part C.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Childhood and Youth Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- all units from Part A;
- six (6) units from Part B or C
- notwithstanding b. (ii), the Course Coordinator may approve the substitution of up to two (2) relevant postgraduate coursework units, from elsewhere in the University’s offerings, for those in Part C of the Schedule.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Childhood and Youth Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) comprising:
- all units from Part A;
- two units from Part B
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Childhood and Youth Studies has completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Childhood and Youth Studies may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma following withdrawal from candidature for the Master’s award.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Childhood and Youth Studies has completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Childhood and Youth Studies may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Master’s award.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Childhood and Youth Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all units from Part A;
- all units from Part B;
- six (6) units from Part C; and
- all units from Part D
- notwithstanding a. (iii), the Course Coordinator may approve the substitution of up to four (4) relevant postgraduate coursework units, from elsewhere in the University’s offerings, for those in Part C.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Childhood and Youth Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- all units from Part A;
- six (6) units from Part B or C
- notwithstanding b. (ii), the Course Coordinator may approve the substitution of up to two (2) relevant postgraduate coursework units, from elsewhere in the University’s offerings, for those in Part C of the Schedule.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Childhood and Youth Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units (48 credit points) comprising:
- all units from Part A;
- two units from Part B
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Childhood and Youth Studies has completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Childhood and Youth Studies may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma following withdrawal from candidature for the Master’s award.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Childhood and Youth Studies has completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Childhood and Youth Studies may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Master’s award.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1 Session 1 |
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CYS03340 - Understanding Children and Childhood | Introductory | ||||
CYS03342 - Children's Rights: Policy into Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1 Session 2 |
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CYS03341 - Engaging with Children and Young People | Introductory | ||||
CYS03343 - Promoting Children's Protection and Participation | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1 Session 3 |
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Year 2 Session 1 |
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Year 2 Session 2 |
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CYS03345 - Strengthening Young People's Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Intermediate | ||||
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Year 2 Session 3 |
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CYS03344 - Children and the Law | Intermediate | ||||
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Year 3 Session 1 |
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Year 3 Session 2 |
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EDU00751 - Critical Literature Review I | Advanced | ||||
Year 3 Session 3 |
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EDU93001 - Research Methods in Education | Advanced | ||||
Year 4 Session 1 |
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EDU00754 - Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1 Session 1 |
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CYS03340 - Understanding Children and Childhood | Introductory | ||||
CYS03342 - Children's Rights: Policy into Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1 Session 2 |
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CYS03343 - Promoting Children's Protection and Participation | Intermediate | ||||
CYS03341 - Engaging with Children and Young People | Introductory | ||||
Year 1 Session 3 |
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Students must complete CYS03344 Children and the Law and have the option to choose a unit from Part C Electives | |||||
CYS03344 - Children and the Law | Intermediate | ||||
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Year 2 Session 1 |
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Students who did not complete the Elective unit in Year 1 Session 3 must complete 2 elective units in Year 2 Session 1 | |||||
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Choose unit from Part C (Electives) | |||||
Year 2 Session 2 |
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EDU00751 - Critical Literature Review I | Advanced | Note 2 | |||
CYS03345 - Strengthening Young People's Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2 Session 3 |
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EDU93001 - Research Methods in Education | Advanced | Note 3 | |||
Year 3 Session 1 |
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EDU00754 - Research Project | Advanced |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1 Session 1 |
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CYS03340 - Understanding Children and Childhood | Introductory | ||||
Year 1 Session 2 |
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CYS03341 - Engaging with Children and Young People | Introductory | ||||
Year 1 Session 3 |
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Choose unit from Part C (Electives) | |||||
Year 2 Session 1 |
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CYS03342 - Children's Rights: Policy into Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2 Session 2 |
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CYS03343 - Promoting Children's Protection and Participation | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2 Session 3 |
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CYS03344 - Children and the Law | Intermediate | ||||
Year 3 Session 1 |
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Choose unit fromPart C (Electives) | |||||
Year 3 Session 2 |
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CYS03345 - Strengthening Young People's Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Intermediate | ||||
Year 3 Session 3 |
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Year 4 Session 1 |
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Year 4 Session 2 |
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Year 4 Session 3 |
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Students have the option to choose a unit from Part C Electives | |||||
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Year 5 Session 1 |
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Students who did not complete the Elective unit in Year 4 Session 3 must complete 1 elective unit in Year 5 Session 1 | |||||
Choose a unit from Part C (Electives) | |||||
Year 5 Session 2 |
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EDU00751 - Critical Literature Review I | Advanced | Note 2 | |||
Year 5 Session 3 |
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EDU93001 - Research Methods in Education | Advanced | Note 3 | |||
Year 6 Session 1 |
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EDU00754 - Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 |
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Note 2:
This unit must be studied before EDU93001 Research Methods in Education and EDU000754 Research Project
Note 3:
This unit must be completed before EDU00754 Research Project
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