Overview
Develop introductory leadership skills and explore global issues you are passionate about resolving, with the opportunity to carry out group projects in the local community with this Youth and Community Leadership certificate at the University of Canterbury.
Careers
Study in this area gives you formal training in leadership and engaging different groups. Possible career paths could include humanitarian and community work, government positions, teaching, and business.
Graduates can continue onto advanced studies in areas such as education, organisational management and psychology, politics, sociology, and strategic communications.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Youth Leadership: Leading the Self
- Strengthening Communities through Social Innovation
- Spark! The Art & Science of Learning
- Professional Youth Work in Aotearoa
- Social Leadership: Leading with Others
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Disciplines
Leadership View 3 other Short Courses in Leadership in New ZealandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
- If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
16400 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16400 NZD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
3577 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3577 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Christchurch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.