Postgraduate Diploma in Youth and Community Leadership
Social Services
A course by
University of Canterbury
Expand your leadership skills and develop key management and entrepreneurial abilities to drive change in youth and community contexts with this unique postgraduate diploma, available online or in blended mode.
NZ$10,576
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop leadership skills for youth and community engagement
Graduates will be able to lead, manage, and facilitate change in youth and community contexts, with sensitivity to local and global needs.
Apply practical leadership and management techniques
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Youth and Community Leadership (PGDipYACL) is designed for those looking to develop effective leadership capabilities in youth, community, and global contexts. The programme supports learners in building advanced leadership skills, with a focus on bicultural perspectives, practical engagement, and social entrepreneurship. The diploma includes a core curriculum on leadership theory and practice, with opportunities for elective study tailored to individual career interests. Coursework incorporates collaborative and practical projects, and can be completed fully online or in blended format. Graduates can pursue leadership roles in community, youth work, public policy, and have pathways to further master's study.
Course Content
- Leadership theory and practice
- Youth and community leadership in global contexts
- Collaborative learning and practical applications
- Virtual site visits with iwi and charitable organisations
- Management and entrepreneurial skills for the community sector
- Elective courses from a broad range of disciplines including social work, policy, business, and education
Entry Requirements
A New Zealand bachelor's degree or graduate diploma with a B average or above, or equivalent approved qualification
Build towards these roles
Youth or social work rolesCommunity leadershipPublic policy or civic serviceActivism and NGO leadership
Build skills in these industries
Community and Social ServicesYouth WorkPublic PolicyEducation
