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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Online/Distance or Blended with On-campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
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
Demonstrate advanced management and entrepreneurial skills that can be directly applied to professional and community-based projects.
Engage with diverse communities and cultural perspectives
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
A New Zealand bachelor's degree or graduate diploma with a B average or above, or equivalent approved qualification
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Community and Social Services
Youth Work
Public Policy
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Youth or social work roles
Community leadership