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PGDip in Youth Work (GradDip)

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At Concordia University in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in Youth Work (GradDip) is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Development Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

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Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Development Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: concordia.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Concordia University's Graduate Diploma in Youth Work combines youth development theory with clinical intervention training, preparing students to support young people aged 10 to 30 across diverse settings. Students learn relational, emancipatory, and psycho-educational techniques, with particular emphasis on working with underserved populations, including First Nations and refugee youth, and in addiction and residential care settings. The program is 33 credits, course-based, and includes a required internship component, running over one year of full-time study starting each Fall. It is offered through Concordia's Department of Applied Human Sciences.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.0

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00, and complete undergraduate prerequisites of at least 3 credits in adolescent development and 3 credits in social science research methods. Volunteer or work experience with children or youth is required, and a police check may be required by internship sites. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient proficiency to pursue graduate studies, with exemptions available per university policy.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Concordia University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1974

Students: 43,922

QS rank: #497 =

Programs: 250

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Youth Work (GradDip) award?

Concordia University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Development Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Youth Work (GradDip) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGDip in Youth Work (GradDip) cost?

Tuition is CAD 104 per credit for local students.

Can PGDip in Youth Work (GradDip) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Concordia University.

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