Postgraduate Diploma in Youth and Community Leadership
Education studies
A course by
University of Canterbury
The Postgraduate Diploma in Youth and Community Leadership (PGDipYACL) equips graduates with advanced leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills to impact communities and address youth and global needs.
NZ$9,196
inc GST
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NZ$9,196
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced leadership and management skills
Gain key abilities for leading youth and community initiatives, applying contemporary leadership theory and practice.
Apply entrepreneurial thinking to community action
Learn how to create and sustain projects and movements that address social and global needs.
About This Course
UC's Postgraduate Diploma in Youth and Community Leadership is one of the few of its kind in Aotearoa, designed to develop responsive leaders for youth, community, and global issues. The programme builds upon prior study with advanced leadership, management, and entrepreneurial training, preparing graduates to bring about real change in their communities. It can be studied full-time or part-time, via distance or blended learning, and offers students the ability to tailor their studies through electives and practical engagement with local iwi and charitable organisations.
Course Content
- EDME470 Leadership as Partnering: Moving Beyond Boundaries (compulsory)
- YACL401 Youth and Community Leadership in Global Contexts (compulsory)
- Elective courses from a broad list, including areas such as policy, geography, social work, management, politics, and Māori and Indigenous leadership
- Collaborative learning and practical applications
- Virtual site visits with local iwi and charitable organisations
- Customisable electives for specific career interests
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a New Zealand university or graduate diploma with a B average or better; or an approved equivalent qualification.
Build towards these roles
Youth WorkerSocial WorkerCommunity Development ManagerActivistPolicy AnalystCivic Service Professional
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EducationSocial Services
