坎特伯雷大学

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 are being encountered by youth and other communities.

This degree develops professional leadership and entrepreneurial skills for those passionate about issues such as sustainability, human rights, equality, and humanitarian efforts. The BYCL builds on UC’s international reputation in social action, and offers real-world leadership and project experience by way of theoretical study and applied learning.

Youth and Community Leadership prepares students with the knowledge and skills to identify and apply leadership to action change, making this an ideal degree for those wanting to create a better world for the future.

The BYCL is a 360-point degree, with at least 225 points at 200-level or above:

150 points of compulsory courses in leadership development

105 points of optional courses in a range of Arts and Commerce subjects

up to 105 points of courses from any bachelor’s degree at UC.

Double degrees

It is possible to combine the Youth and Community Leadership degree with other degrees.

Career Opportunities

As global tensions become more prominent and cause more reactionary social movements, the world will continue to benefit from meaningful action from strong leaders.

The Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership produces graduates who are more socially, ethically, and culturally aware. They will have skills in effective communications, project management, stakeholder engagement, leadership, research, and solution-based thinking that will create real results.

BYCL graduates will be strong leaders in their area of interest, with career examples including politics, teaching, iwi development, community services, humanitarian efforts, charities, not-for-profits, government, consultation, media and marketing, social entrepreneurship, and advocacy.