Entry and Course Requirements

Entry Requirements

The Praxis Diploma is a level 5 course which builds from the level 4 Praxis Certificate programme.  It can be completed over one year full time, or part time over a maximum of 5 years.  To enrol for the Diploma programme you need to have met ONE of the following pre-requisites:

• Completed the Praxis Certificate in Youthwork
• Completed another approved Certificate level course
• Completed at least 3 years of practical involvement in youth or community work.

Other Entry Requirements

• Undergo a Police check (if this hasn't been completed already).
• Have established your own practice in youth or community work (this may be established through references).  Students wishing to enter the programme full time will be required to be involved in practice for at least 20 hours per week in a paid or voluntary role.
• Have demonstrated the ability to cope with academic study at level 5 (equivalent to second year university).  This may be confirmed through personal references or a Record of Learning from previous study.

Course Requirements

To complete the Diploma in Youth and Community Studies you will need to:

Complete both of the CORE papers

• Mission Theology 2
• Reflective Practice

Complete ONE of the CORE TRACK papers

• Either: Emerging Practice in Youth Work
• Or: Community Development Practice

Complete SEVEN of the SELECTED STUDIES papers

The requirements for meeting with your supervisor and practical work are built into each paper.

You can apply to have up to 2 of your Selected Studies papers credited to you through Recognition of Prior Learning.  Contact the Diploma Co-ordinator to begin this process.

Other regulations for the Diploma are outlined in the Student Handbook.  A copy of this will be available to you on the Praxis website (or on paper) once you complete enrolment.