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UNDERGRADUATE
COURSE GUIDE
2020
THE VICTORIA
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE
UNIVERSITY
DIFFERENCE
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Victoria University is In its first year, this progressive, smarter By choosing to study with us, you can
and sharper way to undertake tertiary be assured of a friendly, supportive
an open and excellent study resulted in soaring pass rates, environment where our teachers will
university that prides an increase in grade averages, and work closely alongside you, so you
recognition from the International achieve your goals. We also offer
itself on being inclusive. Education Association of Australia a range of targeted student support
We are delivering a next Excellence Awards for innovation services that maximise student success
and excellence in education. throughout your educational journey.
generation education for
the twenty first century Our comprehensive, flexible course We give our students the necessary
offerings and pathways mean you will knowledge, skills and capabilities
through our revolutionary find the right, personalised blend of needed to be the next generation of
Victoria University Block learning that works for you now, and for problem solvers and creators of a new
your future. We have a long tradition of future, by developing the skills needed
Model – a first in Australia. transforming the lives of students who for work and life.
Students completely come from diverse countries, cultures,
socioeconomic and educational Thank you for considering VU for your
immerse themselves backgrounds, with a strong focus tertiary studies and I hope to welcome
in one subject at a time, on student success. you in 2020.
without the pressure We are a university that is deeply

of conflicting demands connected with industry, with access to
workplace learning opportunities that
and deadlines of will give you real-world experience so
multiple subjects. you graduate work ready. You will have
the opportunity to develop the Professor Peter Dawkins
entrepreneurial mindset that employers Vice-Chancellor and President
value, and that will give you the
experience to shape the world, locally
and globally.
CONTENTS

COURSE
AREAS
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20
BUSINESS
28
CREATIVE
36
EDUCATION
ARTS &
HUMANITIES
44
ENGINEERING,
56
HEALTH &
68
LAW &
SCIENCE & IT BIOMEDICINE JUSTICE
78
SPORT &
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YOUTH &
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LIFE AT VU
EXERCISE COMMUNITY
SCIENCE
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THE NEW WAY TO DO UNI

THE VU CAREER
BLOCK MODEL FOCUSSED
LEARNING

The Victoria University Block Model has
revolutionised the way students learn –
for the better. We’re also the first and
As well as world-class facilities, your course
only Australian university to introduce it.
has been designed with close industry
Completing just one subject at a time every
consultation, so you learn side-by-side with
four weeks, the award-winning VU Block
industry experts. All this adds up to getting
Model allows students to really focus
a head start on your career, with a focus on
and the results have been outstanding.
your career development from the moment
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you start learning. It’s no wonder that
employers rate VU graduates in the
top 10 of more than 40 universities
INDUSTRY in Australia for work-readiness

(2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey).
PARTNERSHIPS
Education doesn’t exist in a bubble. Which is
why we pursue industry partnerships for our A UNI WITH
HEART
students that result in internships and work
placements that are meaningful, engaging
and impactful.
We are first and foremost a university

with heart and soul. Our pride rests with
our people and our community, and we
THERE’S MORE make sure our students feel that too.

With multiple campuses and community
THAN ONE WAY initiatives in the west, our rich and diverse
community will reward you in so many
ways well past your graduation.
TO DO UNI
There’s more than one way to succeed,
so we provide multiple ways to achieve the
world-class education our students deserve.
VU is one of only six dual sector universities
in Australia to offer courses in both (VET)
TAFE and higher education. From certificate
to diplomas and degrees, you can even
progress to a masters degree or a PhD.
VU’S BLOCK MODEL
A REVOLUTION IN LEARNING
WHAT IS VU’S BLOCK MODEL? WHY IS VU’S BLOCK MODEL

In 2018, we introduced a new, highly-effective way of learning
BETTER FOR ME?
to make your transition to university easier and give you the
skills to succeed when you enter the workforce.
Rather than dealing with the stress of studying four units YOUR TRANSITION TO UNI WILL BE EASIER
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at once as you would at any other university, the Victoria 1

Complete one subject every four weeks (including
University Block Model lets you focus on studying one
all assessments) and build confidence in your studies
subject at a time every four weeks.
from day one.
We call these four-week study periods ‘blocks’. Each block
focusses on one unit (subject) and includes all assessments.
You’ll then get up to four days between blocks to relax
and prepare for the next subject.
YOU’LL FEEL SUPPORTED
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Learn in smaller classes and have more one-on-one
time with your teachers.
DISCOVER A BETTER
UNI EXPERIENCE
YOU’LL FEEL LESS STRESSED
VU Block Model is founded on the success of universities
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using similar models in Sweden, Canada and the US. You only have to focus on one subject at a time.
At other universities, you need to complete multiple
At VU, each subject typically has three, three hour, units at once.
face-to-face teaching sessions per week, scheduled over
three days. These are available in multiple combinations
of days and times (morning, mid-morning, afternoon and
evening), allowing you to choose the combination that
best suits you.
Subjects with labs and professional experience (called

‘pracs’) have extra teaching hours, and where relevant,
will be scheduled on the same days as teaching sessions.
Teaching sessions will not run on more than two
consecutive days, which means you will have a gap day
between teaching sessions and two gap days each week.
Assessments have been designed to be completed within

each four-week block, with most work completed in class.
Early and ongoing feedback, along with online and
out-of-class support, will help you to achieve your best.
You will have a great sense of how you’re progressing in
your course, with final grades for subjects available at the
end of each block.
WHAT DOES VU’S BLOCK MODEL LOOK LIKE?
YOUR YEAR AT A GLANCE
Instead of juggling four subjects at once, your semester is broken into four blocks. So you can focus on one subject at a time,

three times a week, for four weeks.
SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO
OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL

UNIT UNIT UNIT
UNIT 4 UNIT 8
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UNIT 3 UNIT 7
UNIT 2 UNIT 6
UNIT 1 UNIT 5
BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 WINTER BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 SUMMER SUMMER
BLOCK BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2
1 BLOCK = 4 WEEKS BLOCK 3 INTAKE MID YEAR INTAKE
FLEXIBLE TIMETABLE EXAMPLE TIMETABLES

OPTIONS
This timetable example gives TUITION TYPE MON TUE WED THU FRI
you an idea of how your week
1 GAP 2 GAP 3
may look if you are undertaking
a non prac-based unit. This MORNING TEACHING SESSIONS
shows a student who has work
commitments on Thursday. LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
This can be applied to any of
the degree programs that don’t TIMETABLED STUDY SKILLS SESSION
WORK
have lab sessions. You can COMMITMENTS
select the teaching sessions
that suit you from options in
the morning, mid-morning,
afternoon and evening.
This timetable gives you an

TUITION TYPE MON TUE WED THU FRI
idea of how your week may
look if you are undertaking 1 2 GAP 3 GAP
a prac-based unit. Lab times
vary from one to three hours; TIMETABLED STUDY SKILLS SESSION
number of labs per unit varies
from one to 12. This is an LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
example of a student in the
Nursing program (11 labs at AFTERNOON TEACHING SESSIONS
two hours).
LAB/PRAC SESSIONS
DISCOVER YOUR TRUE BE PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE
POTENTIAL VU’s Block Model isn’t only about succeeding in first year,
it includes skill-building activities to make sure you do your
Victoria University’s Block Model and its new approach best in the rest of your degree and are set up for a great
to learning has given students their greatest chance to future career.
succeed in first year and beyond.
Through our Learning Hubs, on-campus centres for skill

In 2018, more students performed well in first year than development and employability advice, you’ll be offered
ever before. First-year pass rates increased to over 80% a range of complementary activities throughout your degree.
and the amount of students receiving distinctions and high
distinctions jumped to 40%. In first year, alongside coursework, you’ll complete Study
Essentials – a program designed to help you gain the skills
With such positive results, VU’s Block Model has been required for success at university such as research and writing.
rolled out across the second year of our degrees from 2019, In the second year you will complete Course Essentials which
and all remaining years of degrees from 2020. This means offers customised support for your subject area through
that you will have a greater chance of success across your excursions and practical learning activities. Career Essentials
whole study journey. in the third or fourth year will ensure you are ready and assisted
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to find employment in your chosen field.
With all this additional support, it’s no surprise that our

graduates are the second-top earners in the state within
three years of graduating (2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
IN 2018, MORE STUDENTS PERFORMED

WELL IN FIRST YEAR THAN EVER BEFORE
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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC PASS RATES HIGH DISTINCTIONS

LOW SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS Up 15.3 points to 81.9% Up 8.6 points to 18.7%
INDIGENOUS & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER Up 19 points to 79% Up 11.9 points to 23.3%
NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING Up 14.7 points to 82.1% Up 6.8 points to 15.6%
Data for 2018 compared to 2017 (pre-block model).

THE VU BLOCK “It also gives me more
time to relax, play futsal,
and work part time in
MODEL’S MORE personal training.

My friends at other unis

MANAGEABLE
are studying different
subjects in a single day –
it’s confusing for them.
WORKLOAD HAS They think VU’s Block

Model is a great idea.”
MADE IT EASIER
Ethan
Bachelor of Science
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(Osteopathy)
TO KEEP UP.
FLEXIBLE AND
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION
With an inclusive and supportive ELITE STUDENT ATHLETE PROGRAM

approach to learning, we can help Over 140 elite and aspiring student athletes studying with
us through our Elite Student Athlete Program.
you to realise your dreams. The Program helps students successfully complete their
studies while training and competing at an elite level.
Below are just a few of the ways we can support you all the
way to achieving your goals in study and life. For more information or to find out if you are eligible:
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03 9919 4433 or eliteathletes@vu.edu.au
A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
All of our campuses are friendly, welcoming spaces that SUPPORT SERVICES
support the learning of a diverse group of students from To make sure you have your best chance at succeeding
the west of Melbourne and far beyond. in your studies, we offer support through a wide range
of campus-based student services including counselling,
Our students were born in 120 different countries, speak
housing advice, academic support and more.
over 170 different languages and represent more than
90 different cultures. Find out about all of our support services on page 108.
We have a long history of helping migrants and refugees
achieve success in study, work and community integration.
VU GUARANTEED
In 2018, we introduced the VU Guaranteed program,
PATHWAYS an Australian university first guaranteed entry program
for students from participating schools.
We are one of six universities in Australia to offer both TAFE
qualifications and university degrees, with easy transition VU Guaranteed recognises applicants for their full range
between courses at all levels. of skills and capabilities, not just their academic results,
and offers successful students a guaranteed place at VU or
We call these connections between courses ‘pathways’.
Victoria University Polytechnic within a week of applying.
Pathways mean you can move between TAFE and university
courses to reach your work or study goal, regardless of your Find out more at vu.edu.au/vu-guaranteed
starting point.
For example, you can start your education with us at certificate

level and proceed to a diploma, degree, a masters or even SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEME
a PhD. Or you could start with a degree and add value to
your qualification with a TAFE certificate or diploma. On the If you have encountered factors that may have impacted
following pages, you’ll read more about how combining TAFE your performance in Year 12, you may be eligible to apply
and university courses can be a great way to achieve success. for Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
To find out more about diploma pathways, please see the This will ensure any difficulties you have experienced
pathways information included with each course table. that may have affected your results will be considered
If you need further advice, email us at along with your course applications.
pathways.futurestudents@vu.edu.au
For more information about the program and your eligibility
see vtac.edu.au/who/seas
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year we award hundreds of financial support
scholarships to enable students in need to thrive at
university and complete their degree.
Find out about scholarships you may be eligible to apply

for on page 106.
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STUDY YOUR WAY
With TAFE courses, university degrees BLENDED LEARNING MODEL
and combinations of these, there’s a wide VU Polytechnic’s Blended Learning Model replaces
paper-based theory with user-friendly e-learning you
range of options for everyone. can do anywhere, any time. It means flexible access to
course content and a self-directed pace so you can spend
Studying at Victoria University offers you the opportunity to
more quality time refining your skills through practical
benefit from a range of different education offerings so you
face-to-face workshops and on-the-job work placements.
can find the one that best suits the way you prefer to learn.
Through VU’s Block Model, the offerings of our TAFE division,

Victoria University Polytechnic, and university preparatory FOUNDATIONS AT VU
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programs, you can find the perfect combination of study

options for you. Foundations is a 13-week course that can assist you to
develop the numeracy, critical thinking, academic writing
and research communication skills you may need to make
your dream of tertiary study a reality. It is available to
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC students who have completed an Australian Year 11 or
Victoria University Polytechnic (VU Polytechnic) can a comparable educational level, and the majority of an
prepare you for a world that is changing rapidly by providing Australian Year 12 (or equivalent).
the up-to-date, real-world skills that you need to achieve
Find out more at
success and thrive in the workforce.
vu.edu.au/foundations
VU Polytechnic offers a supportive environment and multi-
award winning Blended Learning Model for courses that are
connected with industry and jobs in the following fields: PATHWAY DIPLOMAS
• Business Services, Legal & Logistics Our range of one-year diplomas can provide guaranteed
• Communications, Arts & Design entry into the second year of some VU bachelor degrees
(or credits towards these degrees) when successfully
• Community Services & Youth Work completed. If you want to undertake a degree but don’t
• Early Childhood & Education Support feel fully prepared or lack certain prerequisites, these are
good options for you.
• Health, Nursing & Care Industries
Even if you choose not to continue on to a VU degree
• Hair, Make-up & Beauty
after the first year, you’ll graduate with a diploma that
• Hospitality, Tourism & Events has prepared you for the start of your career.
• Manufacturing & Engineering To find out more about our diploma pathways, please see
• Sport & Wellbeing the pathways information included along with each course
table in this guide.
• Systems & Information Technologies
• Trades
• English & Preparation Programs.
Find out more at

vupolytechnic.edu.au
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TAFE The table below explains the different
types of courses we offer and may help you
AND UNIVERSITY COURSES? decide which level of study suits you best.
QUALIFICATION DURATION

VCAL, VCE, VETIS, APPRENTICESHIPS
For students in Years 10, 11 and 12, including VCAL, Australian School-Based 1 day (short courses and tasters) to
Apprenticeships and short courses. 3 years full-time (apprenticeships)
For more information email vet.dtss@vu.edu.au or visit vu.edu.au/vet-dtss
FURTHER AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TAFE) DURATION
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CERTIFICATES I-IV
Training ranges from basic skills to trade and post-trade qualifications. 6 months – 4 years full time
Students who complete an Australian Apprenticeship will receive a qualification.
DIPLOMA AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work 6 months – 2 years full time
in many professions.
HIGHER EDUCATION – UNDERGRADUATE DURATION

ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Similar to an advanced diploma but focussed more on academic theory rather 2 years full time
than industry-specific workplace knowledge.
BACHELOR DEGREE
Provides students with knowledge and skills for work in their chosen profession 3 – 5 years full time
and initial preparation for postgraduate study.
HONOURS DEGREE
An additional year of study with supervised research experience. Available to 1 year full time
students who achieve consistently high results in their undergraduate degree.
DOUBLE DEGREES
Double degrees combine the core components of two disciplines into a single 4 – 5 years full time
program of study. The student receives two degrees.
HIGHER EDUCATION – POSTGRADUATE DURATION

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA
Improves your professional practice and extends your skills and knowledge 6 months – 1 year full time
from your bachelor degree or advanced diploma. You’ll develop professional
competence in new areas.
MASTER AND DOCTORAL DEGREES
Master degrees are studies in a specific area through coursework and/or research. Masters – maximum 2 years
Doctorates are the highest levels of academic achievement and require an original Doctoral – minimum 3 years
contribution of knowledge, usually through a thesis.
GLOBAL LEARNING
As well as delivering As a VU student you can study and gain Each year we award up to $500,000
life-changing experiences in exciting in travel grants to support student

courses to thousands of international locations, as varied as international learning experiences.
international students Berlin, Mexico City, Seoul and Fiji. There is also funding available from the
Australian Government, as well as from
around the world, we We have over 110 exchange partners some of our exchange partners, to help
support our local students across 34 countries where you can support your overseas study.
immerse yourself in a different culture
to become global citizens. and complete part of your studies For information about undertaking an
for a full semester or year. You can overseas study experience as part of
also undertake an international study your VU degree, contact the Victoria
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tour or short program for 2-4 weeks. Abroad team.

Overseas study can be counted credit
towards your VU degree. vu.edu.au/study-overseas
educationabroad@vu.edu.au
I TRAVELLED TO INDIA
ON A STUDY TOUR AND
WAS FULLY IMMERSED
IN INDIAN FOOD
CULTURE.
“We focussed on maternal and early

childhood health, and collected data
regarding the nutritional status
of Indian tribe sub-populations
and their food intake.
The entire experience has given

me an advantage in liaising with
health professionals, as well an
understanding of the diverse needs
and goals of a different country
and culture. It was an opportunity
I learnt so much from.”
Stefanie
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
STUDENT LIFE
Enrich your learning experiences DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS

with social events and opportunities Gain confidence and participate in the VU community.
on campus. We can assist with your professional development in
preparation for the workplace. Our award-winning student
events, workshops and conferences connect you with the
WELCOME TO UNI influencers of today and inspire you to be a leader tomorrow.
Have fun at student social events held regularly throughout

the year.
BECOME A STUDENT AMBASSADOR
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The fun kicks off with orientation ‘O-Fest’ in February when
The VU Student Ambassador program provides opportunities
we welcome commencing students. You can meet your
to develop communication and networking skills through
teachers, tour campuses, explore the library, chat with
paid activities. If selected for the program, you will meet
support staff and meet other new students just like you.
with people from across the University and the community,
and speak on behalf of VU and its student body at key events.
GET ACTIVE
You can join a variety of student sport clubs including CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY
cheerleading, martial arts, University Games, swim club
Gain confidence and pride in your own culture, while finding
and much more.
an appreciation of the more than 90 cultures represented
Our sports facilities on-campus include fitness centres, among our student population. We are one of the most
a swimming pool, athletics tracks and tennis courts. culturally diverse universities in Australia and celebrate
key cultural dates with festive student events.
FIND YOUR TRIBE

Find like-minded people in student social and cultural clubs
and societies. There is a group to cover almost any interest –
from fashion and films, to philosophy, politics and religion.
$ 500 K + + 50 + 4000 HR
IN TRAVEL STUDENT CLUBS VOLUNTEERS
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE MAKING CONNECTIONS ENRICHING THE WEST

We offer over $500,000 in travel More than 50 student clubs 4000+ hours per year spent by
grants each year for study with our and societies on campus including student volunteers supporting
114 international exchange partners. academic, cultural and special interest. local community projects.
WORLD-CLASS
FACILITIES
Hands-on learning in high-tech simulation
labs, industry-standard clinics, and in the
workplace with our partner organisations

will shape you into a stand-out graduate.
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE FACILITIES

Our $68 million sport and exercise science high-technology
facility meets international standards for best practice.
It is designed with multiple integrated spaces to facilitate
interdisciplinary teaching, research and engagement.
It houses the latest technologies and equipment, including:
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• exercise physiology laboratories
• an altitude hotel
• biomechanics laboratories
• motor learning and skilled performance laboratories
• a sport and exercise biochemistry laboratory
• motor control and biofeedback laboratories.
vu.edu.au/ihes
SPORT AND FITNESS

You can stay fit on campus with a range of
opportunities including:
• Sport clubs, campus sport programs
and representative sport opportunities.
• Quality fitness centres at Footscray Park
and Werribee Campuses.
• A multipurpose sports hall at St Albans Campus.
• A heated 25 metre swimming pool at Footscray
Park Campus.
• A first-class athletics track and rugby field
at Werribee Campus.
• Multipurpose sports halls at Footscray Park
and Footscray Nicholson Campuses.
• Tennis courts at Werribee, Footscray Park
and St Albans Campuses.
CLASSROOMS OF THE FUTURE HEALTH AND BIOMEDICINE CLINICS
Our classrooms are transforming into creative and Clinical learning is an important part of our courses in the
technologically-rich environments. In 2018, new multi- College of Health and Biomedicine.
million-dollar simulation labs were opened for our paramedic,
nursing and midwifery students. Staged with realistic sets, Our clinics provide students with the opportunity to practice
fully responsive mannequins and role-playing actors, new skills in a safe environment, gaining confidence and an
these labs allow students to practise difficult techniques industry edge. These include:
in a safe and supportive setting – and be confident • Dermal Therapy Clinic
and ready for the workplace.
• Osteopathy Clinic
• Massage and Myotherapy Clinics
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND IT FACILITIES • Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Clinic
Our Werribee Campus is part of a modern technology • Psychology Clinic.
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precinct with cutting-edge science facilities and a research

centre, the newly formed Institute for Sustainable Industries
and Liveable Cities.
INDUSTRY FACILITIES
At our Footscray Park Campus we have specialised labs
Our students also enjoy use of the facilities of our industry
in areas such as analytical chemistry, biotechnology,
partners. These include the $8 million VU education research
concrete materials geomechanics, heavy structures,
centre for sport and exercise sciences at Victoria University
hydraulics, mechanics, microelectronics, power engineering,
Whitten Oval, home of the Western Bulldogs Football Club;
and thermodynamics.
and a $51 million facility at Sunshine Hospital, which provides
The newly established Built Environment Design Studio opportunities for science research.
offers students of building design, surveying and
construction a place to practise creative problem solving,
model-making and communication.
LIBRARY
When you study IT, you’ll have access to extensive VU’s campus libraries are known as ‘learning commons’ –
computing and networking resources including: integrated spaces that offer academic resources and learning
• a full set CISCO routers and switches for network design and IT supporting a relaxed, lounge-like setting.
and access control (security)
Learning commons include computing and printing facilities,
• virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure electronic and print resources, and a comprehensive
information skills training program.
• Amazon cloud servers
• mobile labs
• graphics and video authoring tools COMPUTER FACILITIES
• software development kits We have more than 4,000 computers spread across our
campuses and our central IT help desk is available to
• latest software packages including net
assist you.
and Java integrated development environment.
You also have access to a rich collection of online resources,
e-learning content, student software packages and social
networking tools.
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BUSINESS
VU.EDU.AU/BUSINESS
BUSINESS
ACCOUNTING BANKING
AND FINANCE
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EVENT MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL RISK

MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL TRADE MANAGEMENT

AND INNOVATION
MARKETING SUPPLY CHAIN AND

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

MANAGEMENT
OUR BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS OFFERS
BUSINESS
YOU THE SKILLS AND

FLEXIBILITY TO PURSUE
A DIVERSE RANGE OF
EXCITING CAREERS
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Choose from 11 different specialisations
and 55 double specialisation
combinations (in addition to double
degrees with Law, Psychology and more).
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BUSINESS
Everything you learn with We are proud to have some of the
us is linked directly to the

country’s biggest names in business
supporting our courses, including the PARTNER PROFILE
real world of business following Adjunct Professors who inform
our teaching and offer guest lectures.
EUREKA SKYDECK
and your future career.
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Throughout your degree, our Centre for THE HONOURABLE
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Work-integrated Learning (WIL) helps For over a decade, VU business

you to find and complete on-the-job
DR CRAIG EMERSON students have gained precious
learning placements, ensuring that you High-profile economist and former industry experience through
graduate with the skills and networks Minister for Trade and Competitiveness; Work-integrated Learning at
to succeed in your chosen field. Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Eureka Skydeck.
Science and Research; and Minister
Work-integrated Learning partners
Assisting the Prime Minister on Asian Find out more at vu.edu.au/wil
have included some of Australia’s
Century Policy.
and the world’s top companies like
KPMG, GM Holden, Crown Hotels
and Resorts, RACV Clubs and Resorts, ALAN KOHLER
Western Bulldogs FC, ANZ Bank,
Department of Education and Training One of Australia’s most well-known
and more. financial journalists.
IAN JAMES
Managing Director of Mushroom
Music Publishing.
AUSTRALIAN
+ 300 UNIVERSITY SUPPORTING
PARTNERS 1ST START-UPS
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE School for the Visitor Economy, Become the next big entrepreneur
a new cross-university college with the VU Hanger, an on-campus
Over 300 placement partners
focussed on hospitality, event business simulator.
including Crown Hotels and Resorts,
and tourism education.
RACV Clubs and Resorts, GM Holden,
Western Bulldogs FC, Museums Victoria,
Melbourne Fashion Week and more.
BUSINESS
IT’S BEEN CLEARLY PROVEN “Through the relationship we’ve

developed with VU over the last
THAT THE KNOWLEDGE, 10 years, it’s been clearly proven

that the knowledge, education and
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE experience offered to students at the
University is outstanding. We do an
OFFERED TO STUDENTS AT intake of staff twice a year and our
first port of call is VU students.
VU IS OUTSTANDING. We know that VU business graduates
are well prepared, well-groomed and
ready to experience the real-world.”
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Rob Rabba
Operations Manager,
Eureka Skydeck
BUSINESS
COURSE / CODE OVERVIEW ADMISSION CRITERIA CAREER OUTCOMES
BUSINESS
DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS Get prepared for transition into Year 12: Completion of an Australian When you successfully complete all
BUSINESS
(ENTERPRISE) university studies and further studies Senior Secondary Certificate the requirements of this program
CODE: VDBE in the Bachelor of Business (BBNS) (VCE or equivalent).* you will be eligible to transfer into
and/or for transition to the business the second year of the VU Bachelor
DURATION: 1 YEAR workforce at entry level. If you of Business program. If you decide
CAMPUS: CF successfully complete this diploma not to continue your tertiary studies
you will be eligible for a guaranteed upon completion of the diploma you
vu.edu.au/courses/VDBE place in the second year of the will have acquired a range of skills
Bachelor of Business. relevant in the business world to
commence a successful career.
DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY Become a highly skilled manager There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
MANAGEMENT in the hospitality industry. this course.* job titles such as banquet or
CODE: SIT50416 This course offers a broad range function manager, bar manager,
of industry knowledge and skills café manager, club manager, front
DURATION: 1 YEAR which are practically applied in office manager, motel manager
CAMPUS: FN a managerial context. and restaurant manager.
vu.edu.au/courses/SIT50416
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DIPLOMA OF TRAVEL AND Develop high-level skills to manage There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
TOURISM MANAGEMENT travel and tourism operations this course.* job titles such as inbound group or
CODE: SIT50116 and launch a career in the exciting sales manager, incentives manager,
and diverse travel industry, from tour operations manager, marketing
DURATION: 1 YEAR marketing strategy and business manager (hospitality), travel agent,
CAMPUS: FN, BL management to tourism sales product development manager
and customer service. and sales manager visitor.
DIPLOMA OF EVENT Learn how to coordinate and manage There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
MANAGEMENT effective, safe and engaging events. this course.* job titles such as conference
CODE: SIT50316 You’ll develop fundamental planning, coordinator, event coordinator,
communication and organisational event planner, exhibition planner,
DURATION: 1 YEAR skills, and acquire a detailed meetings coordinator, and staging
CAMPUS: FN, BL understanding of the event and venue coordinator.
management process.
DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS Gain the practical skills you need There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for job
ADMINISTRATION for a successful office career. this course.* titles such as administration officer,
CODE: BSB50415 You will learn to effectively manage personal assistant, receptionist,
key administrative processes, administration manager, assistant
DURATION: 0.5 YEARS as well as gain knowledge in team manager and executive officer.
CAMPUS: FN and people management.
vu.edu.au/courses/BSB50415
DIPLOMA OF Build connections in the financial There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for job
PAYROLL SERVICES services industry and develop this course.* titles such as payroll officer, payroll
CODE: FNS50417 a broad range of payroll skills manager and other specialised
including superannuation, taxation, payroll functions.
DURATION: 0.5 YEARS budgeting and forecasting.
CAMPUS: FN
vu.edu.au/courses/FNS50417
CAMPUSES:
CF – CIT Y FLINDERS CK – CIT Y KING CQ – CIT Y QUEEN FP – FOOTSCR AY PARK SA – ST ALBANS W – WERRIBEE
FN – FOOTSCR AY NICHOLSON OL – ONLINE BL – BLENDED LEARNING (online and face-to-face) I – INDUSTRY WO – WHIT TEN OVAL
DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP If you have experience in an industry There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you
AND MANAGEMENT or vocational area and want to work this course.* for job titles such as manager,
CODE: BSB51918 towards a career as a manager, team leader, project officer
BUSINESS
this course is for you. and office administrator.
DURATION: 0.5 YEARS
You will develop the skills and
CAMPUS: FN, I emotional intelligence to lead
vu.edu.au/courses/BSB51918 and manage:
• workplace relationships

• effective teams and individuals
• organisational change
• people performance
• professional development.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF Develop a broad range of hospitality There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT skills, combined with specialised this course.* job titles such as area manager
CODE: SIT60316 managerial skills and the substantial or operations manager, café owner
knowledge of industry required to or manager, club secretary or
DURATION: 1.5 YEARS coordinate hospitality operations. manager, executive chef, executive
CAMPUS: FN You will be provided the skills housekeeper, executive sous chef,
and knowledge to be able to food and beverage manager, head
vu.edu.au/courses/SIT60316 operate with significant autonomy chef, motel owner or manager
and make strategic business and rooms division manager.
management decisions.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE Develop your business management Completion of an Australian Senior This course will prepare you for job
IN HOSPITALITY AND potential, get hands-on experience Secondary Certificate (VCE or titles such as food and beverage
HOTEL MANAGEMENT in our hospitality training centre equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: manager, hotel manager, restaurant
CODE: VAHH and gain a thorough understanding a study score of at least 25 in English manager, accommodation manager,
of the industry’s trends and issues. (EAL) or 20 in any other English.* operations manager, function
DURATION: 2 YEARS
This course prepares you to join the manager, small business operator,
CAMPUS: FN fast growing hospitality and tourism or event manager.
vu.edu.au/courses/VAHH job sector.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS VU’s Bachelor of Business allows Completion of an Australian Senior Find employment in a wide range of
CODE: BBNS you to tailor your learning to your Secondary Certificate (VCE or occupations and professional settings
career goals. You will study a common equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: including private corporations,
DURATION: 3 YEARS first year, then choose from the a study score of at least 25 in English professional service firms, the public
CAMPUS: CF, FP specialisations below – either a single (EAL) or at least 20 in English other service and community sector.
or double major. You will gain solid than EAL.* Course accreditations in the Bachelor
vu.edu.au/courses/BBNS business and operational skills, of Business refer to the respective
and real-life working experience course majors.
through work-integrated learning
and Co-operative Education work
placement units and practical
projects, all designed to make
you work ready.
Business specialisations:
™
ACCOUNTING
BANKING & FINANCE
EVENT MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANAGEMENT & INNOVATION
MARKETING
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
MANAGEMENT
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
Find out more about careers
and coursework for your
Business specialisation at
vu.edu.au/courses/BBNS
The information above is valid for applicants with recent secondary education only. If you have previous VET/TAFE study, higher education study or work and life experience,
*
please see course webpage listed.

The course information above was accurate at the time of printing (July 2019). For the latest information visit vu.edu.au/courses
CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAYS
BUSINESS
The tables below demonstrate our guaranteed pathways. You can enter and exit at many levels and courses
This is just a small sample of what can be achieved with VU’s and transfer between study areas if your interests
many pathway options. Choose the course on the left based change while you’re studying. It all depends on your
on your own education needs, and pathway into the higher own needs and experience.
degree on the right.
vu.edu.au/pathways
PATHWAY COURSE CODE CREDITS DESTINATION COURSE

Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management VAHH 192
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Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60217 144 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT60316 144
BBNS
Diploma of Accounting FNS50217 96

SPECIALISATION:
Diploma of Business Administration BSB50415 96 ACCOUNTING
BANKING AND FINANCE
Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT50416 96
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Diploma of Leadership and Management BSB51918 96 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Diploma of Logistics TLI50415 96 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Diploma of Business (Enterprise) VDBE 96 MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION
Diploma of Payroll Services FNS50417 48
MARKETING
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0
Graduate Certificate in Management 22443VIC 48

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BMPF
WHAT ARE COURSE CREDITS?

Many of our TAFE courses give you credits towards a higher diploma or degree, so you can complete your studies faster.
Most units or ‘subjects’ equal 12 credit points, so 96 course credits would reduce your degree by eight units (or one year full time).
BUSINESS
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I WAS SELECTED
FOR A 12-MONTH
PAID POSITION
AT THE RACV CLUB.
“In the third year of my degree Being rotated through almost every
at Victoria University, I had the department and location throughout
opportunity for Work-integrated the year, I got to learn about the day-
Learning and was selected for to-day operations of the hospitality
a 12-month paid position at the business first-hand.”
RACV Club.
Austin
The technical hospitality skills Bachelor of Business
I learnt on placement are invaluable. (Tourism and Hospitality Management)
28 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE CREATIVE ARTS & HUMANITIES
MUSIC
CREATIVE ARTS
ARTS &
CREATIVE
HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES
SCREEN MEDIA
VU.EDU.AU/ARTS
CREATIVE ARTS & HUMANITIES
PURSUE YOUR
PASSION FOR

CREATIVE ARTS
AND HUMANITIES
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Our broad range of courses in the arts
will help you develop the practical skills
and industry networks to put theory into
practice and launch an exciting career.
R E a ch
B
M e lo r
O of
N A
A rt
s
CAREER
CONNECTIONS
Study Creative Arts at From Williamstown Literary Festival

to Footscray Community Arts Centre,
VU and you’ll have the Maribyrnong City Council and
chance to collaborate Setting Sun Film Festival – there’s
an opportunity in every field.
with key organisations,
events and venues in Through practical learning with our arts
partners, you’ll gain the latest skills
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the west and beyond. and experience to be work ready and

career-focussed when you graduate.
PARTNER PROFILE
OVERLAND
Overland, one of Australia’s most distinguished literary journals, takes on VU
arts interns who help with assessing submissions and other publishing tasks.
Find out more about our work placements at vu.edu.au/work-ready
+ 150
PROFESSIONAL
WEST TOP 10
WORLD
PROGRAMS PARTNERSHIPS CO-WORKING SPACE
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE CONTRIBUTE TO COLLABORATE

LOCAL CULTURE
Access 150+ professional placement Music teaching space Kindred
programs with SBS Television, Enrich Melbourne’s west through Studios ranked in the top ten
Multi Channel Network, Film Victoria partnerships with Footscray co-working spaces in the world
and more. Community Arts Centre, (Lonely Planet, 2016).
Williamstown Literary Festival,
Setting Sun Film Festival and more.
VU INTERNS DEVELOP A
GREAT DEAL OVER THEIR

TIME WITH US
AND GAIN A LOT
OF CONFIDENCE
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IN THEIR ABILITIES.
“VU’s strong ties to
industry ensure students
have access to learning
in the workplace – a huge
benefit that should not
be underestimated.
All of our recent interns
have gone on to work in
the industry.”
Dr Jacinda Woodhead
Editor and Artistic Director,
Overland

CREATIVE ARTS
DIPLOMA OF Gain the skills and knowledge to You must be able to provide This course will prepare you for
GRAPHIC DESIGN produce artwork for commercial evidence of your ability to produce job titles such as graphic designer
CODE: CUA50715 purposes using both traditional multiple examples of graphic design or illustrator across both print
and electronic methods. Learn to work that respond effectively and digital media.
DURATION: 1 YEAR create design concepts from a brief, to different design challenges,
CAMPUS: FN build your personal portfolio and produce typography that supports
develop general skills in design, the overall design solution and use
vu.edu.au/courses/CUA50715 layout, typography and context. graphic design industry software.

These skills and knowledge may
have been acquired through
personal or work experience,
or through formal study such as
VCE Visual Communication Design,
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
or Certificate IV in Design.
DIPLOMA OF PROFESSIONAL Develop your writing skills for work in Applicants must have: This course will prepare you for
WRITING AND EDITING the creative and publishing industries. job titles such as published author,
• an ability to write short works
CODE: 22091VIC You will expand your writing and (c. 1000 words) freelance writer, editor, and other
editing skills for novels, short stories, roles in publishing, communication
DURATION: 1 YEAR children’s books, advertising and the • an ability to correct another’s and media such as journalist,
CAMPUS: FN web. Learn how to market your work, written work for grammar, scriptwriter, copywriter
as well as discover what roles punctuation and appropriate and project manager.
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vu.edu.au/courses/22091VIC and opportunities are available use of language

to a professional writer or editor. • broad reading experience
• an ability to provide an objective
critique of another’s written work in
a positive manner to assist re-writing
• basic computer skills.*
DIPLOMA OF VISUAL ARTS Become a visual artist by studying Applicants must have the This course will prepare you for
CODE: CUA51115 a full range of classical and technical and organisational skills job titles such as visual artist,
contemporary techniques in painting to conceptualise and create works artist and new media artist.
DURATION: 1 YEAR and drawing. You’ll be taught by in a selected medium. Those skills
CAMPUS: FN practising artists and your studies and knowledge may have been
will include gallery visits and visiting acquired through experience in
vu.edu.au/courses/CUA51115 speakers who give talks on their work. creative practice or through formal
study such as VCE Studio Arts,
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
or Certificate IV in Design.*
BACHELOR OF ARTS Follow your own career path with Completion of an Australian Senior After graduation, you may move
CODE: ABAB maximum flexibility. You can choose Secondary Certificate (VCE or straight into positions in public
to major in digital media, visual art, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: service, corporate, community
DURATION: 3 YEARS or writing. a study score of at least 25 in English and non-government organisations.
CAMPUS: FP (EAL) or at least 20 in English other Alternatively you may move onto
than EAL.* graduate studies to pursue the many
vu.edu.au/courses/ABAB
professional careers that are best
served by graduates with a generalist
first degree such as teaching, law,
journalism, communications
and business leadership.
HUMANITIES
DIPLOMA OF LIBRARY AND Improve your skills for success in There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for job
INFORMATION SERVICES a number of job positions including this course.* titles such as access services officer,
CODE: BSB52115 technician in a library, museum information services officer, journals
or gallery. officer, library technician, metadata
DURATION: 1 YEAR officer, special collections officer
Learn to use a range of specialised
CAMPUS: FN, OL technical or managerial competencies and technical services officer.
vu.edu.au/courses/BSB52115 to plan, carry out and evaluate work
with a team.
BACHELOR OF ARTS Follow your own career path with Completion of an Australian Senior After graduation, you may move
CODE: ABAB maximum flexibility. You can Secondary Certificate (VCE or straight into positions in public
choose to major in communication equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: service, corporate, community
DURATION: 3 YEARS studies, history, literary studies, a study score of at least 25 in English and non-government organisations.
CAMPUS: FP and sociology. (EAL) or at least 20 in English other Alternatively you may move onto
than EAL.* graduate studies to pursue the many
vu.edu.au/courses/ABAB professional careers that are best
served by graduates with a generalist
first degree such as teaching, law,
journalism, communications
and business leadership.
CAMPUSES:
BACHELOR OF Gain a developed understanding of Completion of an Australian Senior Employment in the criminal justice
CRIMINAL JUSTICE the philosophies and objectives of Secondary Certificate (VCE or system is becoming increasingly
CODE: ABCJ modern criminal justice and the role equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: professionalised and requiring
of various agencies within it and the a study score of at least 25 in English graduates with a broad knowledge of
DURATION: 3 YEARS systemic interactions between social (EAL) or at least 20 in English other justice in a range of professional and
CAMPUS: FP welfare organisations, law and judicial than EAL.* community settings. As a graduate
administration, penal and correctional of this course, you can also seek
vu.edu.au/courses/ABCJ institutions, family and community, employment in community legal
and policing. settings, law firms, security and

intelligence organisations and related
welfare and support agencies.
BACHELOR OF This course combines studies in Completion of an Australian Senior You will be equipped to undertake
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND criminal justice with an accredited Secondary Certificate (VCE or a range of roles in criminal justice,
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES psychology major. You will gain equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: government, police and correctional
CODE: ABCY a strong theoretical, research, a study score of at least 25 in English services, health care and welfare
and applied understanding of human (EAL) or at least 20 in English other systems.
DURATION: 3 YEARS
behaviour and the interplay between than EAL.* Careers include the justice sector,
CAMPUS: FP psychological and social contributors health and community services
to crime; as well as an understanding such as child protection, policy
vu.edu.au/courses/ABCY of the legal, political and community development and related service
responses to social dislocation, provision. Students successfully
human behaviour and development. completing this course are eligible to
apply for further study in psychology
followed by postgraduate studies in
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criminal justice/criminology or further
professional training in preparation
for more senior roles. This course is
designed to meet the accreditation
requirements of the Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council.
MUSIC
ADVANCED DIPLOMA Build the technical, compositional Applicants are required to undertake This course will prepare you
OF MUSIC INDUSTRY and performance skills you need an audition.* for job titles such as composer
CODE: CUA60515 to be a professional musician with and/or performer.
access to well-equipped rehearsal
DURATION: 1 YEAR facilities, a 21-machine computer
CAMPUS: FN music lab, and multimedia software
for production, arranging and
vu.edu.au/courses/CUA60515 composition. You will study music
analysis, music craft, improvisation,
technology, and touring and self-
promotion.
Specialisations offered are:
• Performance
• Composition.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC Expand your artistic knowledge, Completion of an Australian Senior Potential careers include: music
CODE: ABMC musicianship, technical fluency, Secondary Certificate (VCE or performer; composer/songwriter
creativity and critical listening equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: (freelance); composer; sound artist;
DURATION: 3 YEARS skills to prepare for a career in the a study score of at least 25 in English music producer; instrumental music
CAMPUS: FP music, creative arts or education (EAL) or at least 20 in English other teacher; music theory teacher; band
industries, using our commercial than EAL. leader; musical director; copyist;
vu.edu.au/courses/ABMC recording facilities at Kindred arranger; accompanist; music
In addition to achieving the above
Studios. This course focusses on prerequisites, applicants will be administrator.
popular and contemporary music required to attend an audition.*
through practice, theory, cultural
analysis and critical listening.
SCREEN MEDIA
DIPLOMA OF Forge an exciting career as a make-up There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
SCREEN AND MEDIA artist in the entertainment industry. this course.* roles in all aspects of media such as
(SPECIALISATION: SPECIALIST Learn how to apply specialist make-up special effects, body art and face
MAKE-UP SERVICES)
such as bridal, photographic, theatre, painting, feature films and television
CODE: CUA51015 period, special effects, television, film productions, theatre, fashion and
DURATION: 1 YEAR and fashion make-up. Also style wigs wedding photography, runways
and hairpieces. and music clips.
CAMPUS: CK, BL
vu.edu.au/courses/CUA51015
BACHELOR OF SCREEN MEDIA Follow your interests in industries Completion of an Australian Senior You will be ready to enter into
CODE: ABSN that include film, television, radio, Secondary Certificate (VCE or and succeed within a range of
screen culture, online and mobile equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: professional roles that include
DURATION: 3 YEARS media production. In practically- a study score of at least 25 in English producer, director, cinematographer,
CAMPUS: FP oriented subjects, you will develop (EAL) or at least 20 in English other production manager, sound recordist,
skills in media production and than EAL.* post production supervisor, editor,
vu.edu.au/courses/ABSN intellectual property for online distributor and cross-platform
distribution, and video-on-demand content creator.
use of streaming sites such as
YouTube, television and radio.
*


This is just a small sample of what can be achieved with VU’s and transfer between study areas if your interests change
many pathway options. Choose the course on the left based while you’re studying. It all depends on your own needs
on your own education needs, and pathway into the higher and experience.
vu.edu.au/pathways

Diploma of Education Studies EDES 96
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing 22091VIC 96
Certificate IV in Liberal Arts 22317VIC 24

BACHELOR OF ARTS
ABAB
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Foundations at VU JYAC 0
Advanced Diploma of Music Industry CUA60515 96
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
ABMC
BACHELOR OF SCREEN MEDIA
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 ABSN
BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 ABCJ
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 BACHELOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 ABCY

VU OPENED

DOORS TO GREAT
NETWORKING
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OPPORTUNITIES.
“I was lectured by and worked closely
with industry professionals including
performers, published authors
and radio producers.
Since graduating, I’ve set up

a cultural education business,
Junjurri Workshop, an interactive
art, performance and storytelling
workshop for pre-school and primary
school children, based on my
Aboriginal culture.”
Nathalie
Bachelor of Arts
EDUCATION
VU.EDU.AU/EDUCATION
EDUCATION
PURSUE A DIVERSE
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EDUCATION CAREER
IN SCHOOLS
OR COMMUNITY
SETTINGS
EDUCATION TEACHING
With an education degree from VU, you
can specialise your capabilities in early
childhood education, physical education,
EDUCATION
humanities, social sciences, mathematics,
outdoor education, science and more.

Your initial teacher education
qualification will allow you to gain
registration with the Victorian Institute
of Teaching and work in a variety of
educational settings.
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We place great emphasis On placement, you can put theory into The Bulldogs Friendly Schools program,
practice and be well-prepared for your Scouts Victoria and Tennis Australia
on the importance of future career. We have over 1800 local, are just a few of the organisations
workplace learning. national and international connections that provide exciting opportunities
in the education industry that contribute to support your learning.
This means more hours to our curriculum and offer placements.
in school, childcare These include childcare centres, primary Find out more about work placements at
vu.edu.au/education-placements
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and secondary schools, museums,

and community settings libraries, employment agencies, zoos
during your degree. and community centres.
+ 1800 735 HRS 16 EXCITING

UP
TO
PARTNERS IN THE CLASSROOM MAJORS
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE EXCEED EXPECTATIONS DIVERSIFY

Over 1800 local, national and Complete up to 735 placement hours Pick from 16 exciting majors in our
international placement partners in the classroom during your course – Bachelor of Education (P-12) and teach
in education and youth work. well above the hours required for your passion at any school level.
registration as a teacher.
“As an employer, I believe the practical
placements VU students do assist in
VU GRADUATES ARE BETTER SET UP them gaining an understanding of

what is expected in the workplace.
EDUCATION
FOR SUCCESS BECAUSE PLACEMENTS VU graduates are better set up for
HAVE GIVEN THEM THE EXPERIENCE success because placements have

given them the experience and extra

AND EXTRA CONFIDENCE THEY NEED.. confidence they need.”
Jaecenna Warfield
Director, Goodstart Early Learning
Centre Moonee Ponds
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EDUCATION
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
DIPLOMA OF If you do not meet the entry Completion of an Australian Senior Students wishing to take advantage
EDUCATION STUDIES requirements for the Bachelor of Secondary Certificate (VCE or of the pathway from the Diploma of
CODE: EDES Education (P-12) through the formal equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: Education Studies to the Bachelor
selection process, this course is for a study score of at least 25 in English of Education (P-12) will be selected
DURATION: 1 YEAR you. You’ll receive additional support (EAL) or at least 20 in English other on the basis of their academic
CAMPUS: FP over a longer 16-week semester, to than EAL.* performance across the completed
build the literacy and numeracy skills diploma. Students are also required
vu.edu.au/courses/EDES needed for a career in education, to achieve the minimum standard

and prepare for the transition into Literacy and Numeracy and CASPer
university study. If you successfully test. Successful completion of this
complete the Diploma of Education course may also provide a pathway
Studies you may be eligible for a into VU’s Bachelor of Arts. Graduates
guaranteed place in the second year from the Diploma could seek work as
of the Bachelor of Education (P-12), teacher aides or integration aides.
where you can choose a specialist For more information please visit
teaching area. www.education.gov.au
DIPLOMA OF TEACHER Start your journey towards a Applicants are best placed to This course will prepare you
EDUCATION PREPARATION rewarding career in education. successfully undertake this for job titles such as education
CODE: 22451VIC This course provides you with the qualification if they have language, support worker.
essential teaching and learning literacy and numeracy skills that
DURATION: 1 YEAR skills required to pathway into align to Level 3 of the Australian
an undergraduate teacher Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
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CAMPUS: FP, BL
education program. For practical placement purposes,
vu.edu.au/courses/22451VIC a current and satisfactory Working
with Children Check will be required.*
BACHELOR OF Prepare for a rewarding career Completion of an Australian Senior Upon successful completion of the
EDUCATION STUDIES helping people to learn. This course Secondary Certificate (VCE or first year, and meeting the skills
CODE: EBST can be a pathway into VU’s teaching equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: benchmarks, you may apply to
degrees, or it will prepare you to a study score of at least 30 in English transfer into the second year of
DURATION: 3 YEARS work in educational programs that (EAL) or at least 25 in English other VU’s Bachelor of Education (P-12)
CAMPUS: FP suit your interests and passions. than EAL.* degree. If you complete this course
You’ll acquire teaching skills and you will be qualified for a wide range
vu.edu.au/courses/EBST knowledge to work in a number of of important roles with an education
settings outside traditional schools, focus, where teacher registration
including community programs, public is not required, including adult
and welfare services, mentoring education, care facility training
and tutoring programs and outside and support, community programs,
of school care. The Bachelor of disability work, specialised learning
Education Studies does not provide programs, e.g. arts, science
registration to teach in Australia. or maths, and recreation and
Please read Career Outcomes to the sporting activities.
right for pathway options into our
teaching degrees.
BACHELOR OF EARLY This new course will prepare you Completion of an Australian Senior Thanks to your extensive practical
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION to teach children from 0-5 years Secondary Certificate (VCE or experience in the classroom,
CODE: EBEC and understand the transition to equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: you’ll be job-ready before you
school. Through curriculum, theory, a study score of at least 25 in English graduate. You will be qualified to
DURATION: 3 YEARS cultural studies and a significant (EAL) or at least 20 in English other work in Victoria as an early childhood
CAMPUS: FP practical component, you will than EAL.* teacher. In order to become eligible
become a connective, confident and for registration with the Victorian
vu.edu.au/courses/EBEC fully engaged educator. The course Institute of Teaching, you will be
addresses explicitly the requirements required to pass the National
of the Australian Children’s Education Literacy and Numeracy Test for
and Care Quality Authority and to Initial Teacher Education.
register with the Victorian Institute For more information please visit
for Teaching (VIT) as an early www.education.gov.au
childhood teacher.
CAMPUSES:
TEACHING
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF In this four-year course you can Completion of an Australian Senior You will be qualified to be accredited
EDUCATION (P-12) choose to major in art, biology, Secondary Certificate (VCE or by the Victorian Institute of Teaching
CODE: EBED digital media, disability studies equivalent) including Units 1 and 2: to teach in primary and secondary
in education, English (literary satisfactory completion in two units school settings. Completion of the
DURATION: 4 YEARS studies), environmental studies, (any study combination) of General major in Disability Studies provides
CAMPUS: FP food technology, health, humanities, Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical a qualification to teach in special
mathematics, media studies, Methods and a study score of at education settings.

vu.edu.au/courses/EBED music, outdoor education, physical least 30 in English (EAL) or at least Students undertaking a qualification
education (secondary), psychology, 25 in English other than EAL. that enables them to gain registration
or student welfare. Selection will include completion and to teach in a school setting are
results of a non-academic attributes expected to achieve a standard of
assessment currently set as the personal literacy and numeracy skills,
CASPer test. CASPer is an online test in order to become registered with
requirement for many of the initial the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
teacher training courses in Victoria. For more information please visit
ATAR is a selection consideration www.education.gov.au
for this course – for the ATAR
profile of this course, please see
vu.edu.au/atar-profile*
DOUBLE QUALIFICATIONS
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/ Undertake an initial program Completion of an Australian Senior You will be qualified to teach
MASTER OF TEACHING in science and then complete Secondary Certificate (VCE or secondary science subjects
(SECONDARY EDUCATION) an accredited Masters program equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: such as biotechnology, chemistry
CODE: ECST in secondary teaching with this a study score of at least 25 in English and ecology, in a range of educational
double qualification. This (EAL) or at least 20 in any other related industries and organisations.
DURATION: 5 YEARS
combination provides you with a English and a study score of at least In order to become eligible for
CAMPUS: FP, W science degree combining intensive 20 in Mathematics (any). During the registration with the Victorian
hands-on laboratory and fieldwork final year of the Bachelor of Science, Institute of Teaching, you will be
vu.edu.au/courses/ECST experience in the core major studies students will be required to meet the required to pass the National
of biotechnology, ecology and threshold requirements of the Literacy Literacy and Numeracy Test for
environmental management with and Numeracy Test prior to starting Initial Teacher Education.
a postgraduate qualification in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) For more information please visit
secondary teaching in your component of this course.* www.education.gov.au
chosen area.
*

EDUCATION

vu.edu.au/pathways

Certificate IV in Liberal Arts 22317VIC 24
Certificate IV in Education Support CHC40213 0

DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION STUDIES
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 EDES
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 96

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BACHELOR OF
Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation 22451VIC 24 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EBEC
Diploma of Education Studies EDES* 96

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (P-12)
Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation 22451VIC* 0 EBED
Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation 22451VIC 24

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION STUDIES
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 EBST
MASTER OF TEACHING
(PRIMARY EDUCATION)
EMPE
Bachelor of Education Studies EBST 0
MASTER OF TEACHING
(SECONDARY EDUCATION)
EMES
MASTER OF TEACHING
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education EBEC 0 (PRIMARY EDUCATION)
EMPE
MASTER OF TEACHING
(PRIMARY EDUCATION)
EMPE
OR
Bachelor Degree (all disciplines) 0 MASTER OF TEACHING
(SECONDARY EDUCATION)
EMES
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EGEC

*Additional admission requirements.
I UNDERTOOK WORK
“When my Year 12 results didn’t pan
out, I discovered VU’s Diploma of
Education Studies with a pathway
PLACEMENTS IN
that put me straight into second year
EDUCATION
of a bachelor degree.
I undertook work placements in five

different schools during my studies,
FIVE DIFFERENT

which was vital in helping me shape
my practice as a teacher.
SCHOOLS My final placement school is where

I’m working now as a teacher, Year 9
coordinator and adviser.”
DURING MY STUDIES.
Troy
Diploma of Education Studies
Bachelor of Education (P-12)
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ENGINEERING,
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & IT
VU.EDU.AU/ENGINEERING-SCIENCE
SCIENCE & IT
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IF YOUR DREAM IS
TO WORK IN BUILDING,
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE OR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
A VU DEGREE IS THE PERFECT
LAUNCH FOR YOUR CAREER
BUILT ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENT
INFORMATION SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
Our industry connections have led us
to develop work-focussed engineering
degrees, while our science courses
provide a unique preparation for
professional scientific careers, with an
emphasis on analytical techniques and

extensive field-based study experience.
We are ranked in the top three Victorian
universities for education in Computer
Science, Engineering and Technology.*
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CAREER CONNECTIONS
We have thousands of connections to PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
industry across engineering, science

and IT that inform our teaching. We prepare you to create practical solutions to meet the
world’s challenges through industry-sponsored projects
and our unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) program
These include Australian and international organisations
through which you can gain experience solving real-world
such as Engineers Australia, City West Water, Transurban-
problems provided by industry partners like City West Water,
West Gate Tunnel Project, Australian Defence Force
Intrax Consulting Engineers, CISCO and Hendry Group.
and more.
Problem-Based Learning is embedded across our courses,
They also offer our students practical learning
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allowing you to solve problems in a realistic context

opportunities to ensure you graduate well-prepared
and develop your critical thinking skills, making you
for the demands of your workplace.
an ideal choice for employers.
Find out more at
vu.edu.au/partnerships
PBL WiSE GO
PROBLEM-BASED
LEARNING
WOMEN IN SCIENCE
& ENGINEERING GLOBAL
SOLVE TODAY’S PROBLEMS CHALLENGE THE TAKE YOUR STUDY ON TOUR
STEM GENDER GAP
Learn through Problem-Based Learning Complete course units and practical
(PBL) by addressing real-world Our Women in Science & Engineering placements with our international
challenges brought from industry to (WiSE) program supports female engineering and science partners.
the classroom. students and inspires future
generations of women to choose
science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) careers.
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THE MAJORITY OF
APPLICATIONS WE GET
FROM VU STUDENTS
HAVE THE EDGE
OF SOME PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE.
“The university’s program values real- We like VU graduates because they
world industry experience, meaning the bring fresh ideas, good teamwork skills,
majority of applications we get from and great theory-based knowledge
VU students have the edge of some from university work.”
professional experience.
Thalia Abramzon
HR Business Partner
Intrax Consulting Engineers
Find out more at vu.edu.au/wil

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VU GAVE ME THE

SKILLS TO WORK
WITH OTHER
CONSULTANTS
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TO DESIGN
SUSTAINABLE
BUILDINGS.
“My love for problem-solving and Towards the end of my degree,
physics as a child translated into a I was accepted into an employer
passion for designing high performance, graduate program, which became
sustainable buildings. Sustainable a permanent position.
buildings must endure the challenges
of our climate and ensure the health I am now a principal sustainability
and wellbeing of occupants. consultant and team leader at AECOM,
leading a team of eight.
Studying architectural engineering
at VU gave me the skills to work with Often there is a notion that sustainable
other consultants to design sustainable design comes at a premium cost and
buildings; including thermal, energy I’m enthusiastic to teach others how
and site water consumption modelling. early integration of passive design and
We also learned the importance of other sustainability principles means it
indoor environment quality and how doesn’t have to.”
this translates to how an occupant
Sian
feels within a space.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Architectural Engineering)

BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DIPLOMA OF BUILDING AND Gain essential building skills from There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
CONSTRUCTION (BUILDING) our industry professionals. Learn to this course.* job titles such as builder, estimator
CODE: CPC50210 apply building codes and standards, and building supervisor.
monitor costing systems on building
DURATION: 2 YEARS and construction projects, apply
CAMPUS: S, I principles of OHS risk management,
manage project quality and more.
vu.edu.au/courses/CPC50210 This qualification will help you to

meet the licensing and registration
requirements to become
a registered builder.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA Open the door for a creative Applicants will be best placed With this qualification and the
OF BUILDING DESIGN and rewarding career designing to successfully undertake this required industry experience, you will
(ARCHITECTURAL) residential, industrial and commercial qualification if they have a be eligible to register as a drafting
CODE: 22477VIC buildings. This course combines demonstrated capacity in learning, practitioner through the Victorian
hands-on learning, industry projects reading, writing, oral communication Building Authority (VBA).
DURATION: 2 YEARS
and theoretical training. and numeracy that align to Level 3
CAMPUS: S, W of the Australian Core Skills
Framework (ACSF).*
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vu.edu.au/courses/22477VIC
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF Get training in building theory There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
BUILDING SURVEYING and building surveying related to this course.* job titles such as building surveyor
CODE: CPC60115 residential, industrial and commercial and building certifier.
buildings. Includes specialist skills
DURATION: 2 YEARS in plan preparation, construction
CAMPUS: S technology, site supervision, business
management, building surveying
vu.edu.au/courses/CPC60115 procedures and practices, and more.
BACHELOR OF This course combines the creative Completion of an Australian Senior You will have a wide range of
BUILDING DESIGN practices of an architectural design Secondary Certificate (VCE or employment opportunities in both
CODE: NBBD studio with the cultural, social, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: the private and public sectors
technical and sustainability issues a study score of at least 25 in English for employers such as architects,
DURATION: 3 YEARS that are associated with the built (EAL) or at least 20 in English other building proprietors, contractors,
CAMPUS: FP environment. You’ll use innovative than EAL.* developers, engineers, government
processes to solve problems bodies, consultancy practices and
vu.edu.au/courses/NBBD creatively and determine solutions corporations with large building
for a better future. Modern computer portfolios or be self-employed
labs, design studios, site visits and entrepreneur.
interaction with industry practitioners
will take you into ‘real life’ situations
with industry briefs.
BACHELOR OF This course provides you with Completion of an Australian Senior You may become a construction
CONSTRUCTION the skills to manage all aspects Secondary Certificate (VCE or manager, project manager, quantity
MANAGEMENT (HONOURS) of the construction process. equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: surveyor, building technician, building
CODE: NHCM Building and construction a study score of at least 25 in English surveyor, building contractor,
managers are responsible for (EAL) or at least 20 in English other estimator, contract administrator,
DURATION: 4 YEARS
the design, development, than EAL.* facilities manager or property
CAMPUS: FP construction and operation developer, working in the private or
of civil engineering and large public sectors for employers such
vu.edu.au/courses/NHCM scale residential and as building proprietors, contractors,
commercial building projects. developers, government bodies
and consultancy practices, or be
a self-employed entrepreneur.
BACHELOR OF BUILDING Become a specialist in building Completion of an Australian Senior Upon graduation, you will have a wide
SURVEYING and construction laws, codes and Secondary Certificate (VCE or range of employment opportunities
CODE: NBBS regulations, industry standards in equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: and can work in both the private and
professional practice, building safety a study score of at least 25 in English public sectors for employers such
DURATION: 3 YEARS and design with a degree in building (EAL) or at least 20 in English other as building proprietors, contractors,
CAMPUS: FP surveying. In this course, the only than EAL.* developers, government bodies
one of its kind in Victoria, you will and consultancy practices or be
vu.edu.au/courses/NBBS study and develop skills in building a self-employed entrepreneur.
legislation and auditing, building As key professionals in the
codes, sustainable construction construction industry, graduates
techniques and materials, fire safety will work closely with other
design, inspection procedures, building professional disciplines, industry
services and professional practice. groups and development authorities.
CAMPUSES:
ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING Gain skills and knowledge in the Applicants are best placed to This course will prepare you for job
TECHNOLOGY manufacturing, design, maintenance, successfully undertake this titles such as engineering trades
CODE: 22478VIC modification and installation qualification if they have language, technician, engineering supervisor,
of mechanical equipment and literacy and numeracy skills that production technician.
DURATION: 1 YEAR systems. Through this course align to Level 3 of the Australian
CAMPUS: S, I you’ll be prepared for technician Core Skills Framework (ACSF).*
and management positions in the

vu.edu.au/courses/22478VIC engineering industry.
Specialisations offered are:
• Civil
• Mechanical.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA Learn the skills to design, validate There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for job
OF ENGINEERING and evaluate electrical equipment this course.* titles such as electronics technician,
TECHNOLOGY – ELECTRICAL and systems, and provide technical electrical technician, electrical
CODE: UEE62111 or sales advice. Get prepared for engineer, technical officer (electrical)
work in specific industry areas such and sustainable and renewable
DURATION: 2 YEARS
as motor control, Programmable energy officer.
CAMPUS: S, BL, I Logic Controller (PLC), programming,
electronic design, Supervisory
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vu.edu.au/courses/UEE62111 Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA), low voltage installations,
HVAC and BMS control systems,
and solar grid design systems
and sustainable practices.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF Develop specialist practical Applicants are best placed to This course will prepare you to
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY and technical skills in the design, successfully undertake this work at a para-professional level in
CODE: 22479VIC manufacture, installation and qualification if they have a a range of engineering, manufacturing
maintenance of mechanical demonstrated capacity in learning, and related industries.
DURATION: 2 YEARS equipment and systems. reading, writing, oral communication
CAMPUS: S Specialisations offered are: and numeracy that align to Level 3
• Civil Design of the Australian Core Skills
vu.edu.au/courses/22479VIC Framework (ACSF).*
• Mechanical Design.
BACHELOR OF Be part of a growing demand Completion of an Australian Senior You’ll graduate with highly sought-
ENGINEERING (HONOURS) for civil engineers producing well- Secondary Certificate (VCE or after technical and problem-solving
(CIVIL ENGINEERING) engineered, effective and sustainable equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: skills and join one of the oldest
CODE: NHEC facilities. This course covers the a study score of at least 25 in English technical professions, providing the
planning, design, construction and (EAL) or at least 20 in English other infrastructure necessary for societies
DURATION: 4 YEARS
management of essential community than EAL; and a study score of at to develop. As a civil engineer, you
CAMPUS: FP infrastructure, including bridges, least 20 in any Mathematics.* can run your own practice, or find
roads and transport systems; work in a wide range of government
vu.edu.au/courses/NHEC commercial and industrial buildings; departments, private consulting firms,
irrigation, drainage and flood or major construction companies.
protection systems; port harbour Consulting and contract engineering
and airport facilities; and water roles include planning and design,
supply and wastewater systems. operations and construction.
Job titles include civil engineer,
construction engineer, environmental
engineer, geotechnical engineer,
project engineer, roads and transport
engineer, structural engineer,
or water engineer.
BACHELOR OF Architectural engineering is the Completion of an Australian Senior Architectural engineers may work on
ENGINEERING (HONOURS) design of modern building systems – Secondary Certificate (VCE or new building projects, or renovations
(ARCHITECTURAL the systems that support the equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: of existing structures. With an
ENGINEERING)
architecture of a building. Our course a study score of at least 25 in English increasing need for sustainable
CODE: NHEA allows you to focus on both the (EAL) or at least 20 in English other buildings, you will be in high
DURATION: 4 YEARS environmental building services than EAL; and a study score of at demand, designing the systems
systems or structural systems least 20 in any Mathematics.* that make modern buildings a safe
CAMPUS: FP that a building needs. The course and comfortable place to live and
vu.edu.au/courses/NHEA encompasses elements of other work. Job titles include building
engineering disciplines, including service engineer, design engineer,
mechanical, electrical, fire protection, architectural estimator, hydraulic
and others. You will cover the process engineer and structural engineer.
of making safe buildings, with a focus
on innovative and sustainable
design concepts.
*

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING Position yourself at the exciting Completion of an Australian Senior You will be recognised in the industry
(HONOURS) (ELECTRICAL edge of electronic design, power Secondary Certificate (VCE or as having the skills to develop
AND ELECTRONIC generation and communications as equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: creative and innovative solutions to
ENGINEERING)
you study one of the largest and a study score of at least 25 in English engineering problems. Employment
CODE: NHEE oldest fields of engineering. Gain (EAL) or at least 20 in English other in a diverse range of industries will
DURATION: 4 YEARS practical and problem-solving skills than EAL and at least 20 in any be open to you including robotics,
working on projects in the workplace. Mathematics.* renewable energy, transport,
CAMPUS: FP telecommunications, manufacturing
This degree combines electrical
vu.edu.au/courses/NHEE and electronic engineering with and bioengineering, or perhaps as an
emphasis on telecommunications, electrical, electronic, communications
power and embedded systems. engineer, power, telecommunications
or embedded software engineer.
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING Get set for an exciting career inventing Completion of an Australian Senior Find employment across a broad
(HONOURS) (MECHANICAL devices and generating clever Secondary Certificate (VCE or range of industries including product
ENGINEERING) solutions to engineering challenges. equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: and machine design; modelling
CODE: NHEM Mechanical engineers use their a study score of at least 25 in English and simulation; manufacturing
in-depth knowledge of the physical (EAL) or at least 20 in English other and automation; climatic and
DURATION: 4 YEARS
sciences and maths to improve than EAL and at least 20 in any environmental control systems;
CAMPUS: FP the quality of life on Earth. Recent Mathematics.* machine health and condition
engineering breakthroughs include 3D monitoring; hydraulic and pneumatic
vu.edu.au/courses/NHEM systems; and project and resources
printing machines, unmanned vehicles
and high-performance prostheses. management. You could become a
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mechanical, design, product, product

This degree focusses on modelling innovation, development, production,
and simulation of components, sales or systems engineer or, a
machines, processes and systems. production or engineering manager.
You’ll work on real problems and
projects in the workplace and
community. This ensures that you
are career-ready when you graduate.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA OF If you do not meet the entry Successful completion of an When you successfully complete this
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY requirements for the Bachelor of Australian Senior Secondary program, you will be able to transfer
CODE: VDIT Information Technology through the Certificate (VCE or equivalent).* into the VU Bachelor of Information
formal selection process, this course Technology (NBIT) program. As a
DURATION: 1 YEAR is for you. You’ll receive additional graduate from this diploma you
CAMPUS: FN support over a longer 15-week could also gain entry-level work in
semester, to build the literacy and the IT industry, including computer
vu.edu.au/courses/VDIT numeracy skills needed for a career in and network support, website
IT, and prepare for the transition into development and database support.
university study. If you successfully
complete this diploma you will be
eligible for a guaranteed place in
the second year of the Bachelor of
Information Technology.
BACHELOR OF Become a specialist in your field in Completion of an Australian Senior This course will prepare you for
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY this vast industry, and choose your Secondary Certificate (VCE or roles in areas such as information
CODE: NBIT own job pathway that meets your equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: and communication technologies,
passion and strengths. Our three-year a study score of at least 25 in English computing and network support,
DURATION: 3 YEARS course offers a personalised learning (EAL) or at least 20 in English other web development, mobile application
CAMPUS: FP experience. We focus on areas of high than EAL and at least 20 in any development, networking and
job demand such as web/mobile app Mathematics.* systems administration, cyber and
vu.edu.au/courses/NBIT development, big data, cyber security system security consultancy, big
and ICT management. data and database administration,
IT business intelligence, and project
management in sectors including
government, banking and finance,
retail and manufacturing.
BACHELOR OF Our IT (Professional) degree gives Students who are currently studying You will be prepared for roles such
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY you a solid foundation in the latest NBIT Bachelor of Information as software analyst, web designer,
(PROFESSIONAL) web and mobile app development, Technology, may be eligible to web application developer, mobile
CODE: NBIP and network and systems design. transfer to this course if they meet application developer, computer
You’ll also have the exciting the following criteria: Completion and network support, data centre
DURATION: 3.5 YEARS
opportunity to solve real-world of a least 192 credits (equivalent to administrator, systems administrator,
CAMPUS: FP problems with a 12-month paid 16 units) with a Distinction (70%) or system security consultant,
internship in the IT industry as above average from the Bachelor of database administrator, webmaster,
vu.edu.au/courses/NBIP part of your degree. IT; and the recipient of an Industry business analyst, data analyst
Based Scholarship.* and project manager.
SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Study an industry-focussed science Completion of an Australian Senior Pursue a career in a variety of areas
CODE: NBSC degree that offers intensive hands-on Secondary Certificate (VCE or including medical and pharmaceutical
laboratory and fieldwork experience. equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: research, forensic science, agriculture
DURATION: 3 YEARS This three-year course has common a study score of at least 25 in and aquaculture, the food and
CAMPUS: FP first year units and a choice of English (EAL) or at least 20 in English beverage industry and education.
specialist majors and/or minors other than EAL and at least 20 in Industries that employ our chemistry
vu.edu.au/courses/NBSC in the final two years. any Mathematics.* graduates include: agricultural
The two major study areas are chemicals, brewing and wine,
Biotechnology and Ecology chemical analysis, cosmetics, dairy,
and Environmental Management. environmental science and water,
food, forensics, horticulture, industrial
chemicals, materials and polymers,
petrochemicals, pharmaceutical,
scientific sales, state and federal
government departments.
CAMPUSES:
The information above is valid for applicants with recent secondary education only. If you have previous VET/TAFE study, higher education
*
FP – FOOTSCR AY PARK study or work and life experience, please see course webpage listed.
FN – FOOTSCR AY NICHOLSON The course information above was accurate at the time of printing (July 2019). For the latest information visit vu.edu.au/courses
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PERFECT CHOICE.

IT MADE ME
WORK READY.
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“VU was the perfect choice. It made me
workforce ready. VU’s Problem-Based
Learning was key to preparing me for
my current role.
It taught me to understand the

problem first, research, consult and
develop the right solutions to execute.
I am currently rotating through the

Safety Team at the Level Crossing
Removal Authority, managing activity,
issues, risks and incidents.”
Kav
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

vu.edu.au/pathways

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) 22477VIC 144
Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying CPC60115 96
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210 96

BACHELOR OF BUILDING DESIGN
NBBD
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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210 96

BACHELOR OF BUILDING SURVEYING
NBBS

BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210 144 MANAGEMENT (HONOURS)
NHCM
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology 22479VIC 144
Diploma of Engineering Technology 22478VIC 48 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS)

(ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING)
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 NHEA

(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 NHEC
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical UEE62111 144
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS)
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING)
NHEE


(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 NHEM
Diploma of Information Technology VDIT 96

BACHELOR OF
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Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
NBIT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 NBSC

HEALTH &
HEALTH & BIOMEDICINE
VU.EDU.AU/HEALTH-BIOMEDICINE
BIOMEDICINE
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BIOMEDICINE DERMAL SCIENCES
NURSING AND NUTRITION, FOOD AND

MIDWIFERY HEALTH SCIENCES
OSTEOPATHY PARAMEDICINE
PSYCHOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH
SOCIAL WORK
DO YOU DREAM

OF A REWARDING

CAREER IN THE
HEALTH SECTOR?
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Our range of health and biomedicine
courses will ignite your passion
and can lead to a successful future.
From nursing and psychology to
paramedicine, biomedicine, social work
and nutrition, our health and allied
health-related programs are held in high
regard around Australia and the world.
J O a ch
B
S H e lo r
U A of N
rsu
in
g
CAREER
CONNECTIONS
We have numerous diverse These include The Royal Children’s VU has longstanding partnerships
Hospital, Peter McCallum Institute, with Western Health, Werribee Mercy
connections with local, British School of Osteopathy Hospital and Ambulance Victoria, that
national and international and London Ambulance. provide well-supported clinical learning
environments for our nursing, midwifery
health organisations. These relationships inform our and allied health students.
curriculum and help students gain the
latest knowledge, skills and experience
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necessary to be work ready before

they graduate.
+ 50 NEW MULTI-
MILLION DOLLAR
+ 360 HRS
INDUSTRY CLINICAL
PARTNERS LABORATORIES PLACEMENT
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE DISCOVER THE LATEST GET HANDS-ON FROM YEAR 1
TECHNOLOGY
50+ industry partners offer student Paramedicine students get over
placements and contribute to our New multi-million dollar paramedic, 360 hours of clinical placement
course content. nursing and midwifery simulation with Ambulance Victoria starting
laboratories offer advanced, interactive in first year.
mannequins and realistic sets.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY

Developing future work
skills through fieldwork UNDERGRADUATES
More than ever, general skills such
NEED TO EXPERIENCE

as communication, teamwork and
leadership play important roles in
TODAY’S DIVERSE
career development. In the third year
Fieldwork unit, psychology students
have opportunities to volunteer in their
REAL WORK SETTINGS

area of choice through individually-
tailored placement experiences.
Organisations involved with the

placement program include the
Western Bulldogs Community
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Foundation, VICSEG New Futures,
JOB SKILLS
Wingate Avenue Community Centre,
Aspire Health & Psychology,
as well as other profit and
non-profit organisations.
I’VE NOW JOINED

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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TO CONTINUE MY
RESEARCH CAREER AT
MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL HOSPITAL.
“I’m testament to VU’s philosophy After completing my bachelor degree
that Year 12 scores do not define your and honours in biomedical science,
talent. When a student finds their niche I received an Australian Postgraduate
and interest they can excel. My Year Award to complete PhD research in
12 results were meagre, but VU offered stem cell therapies.”
me a chance to succeed.
Rhian
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
(Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy
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BIOMEDICINE
BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINE This course will prepare you for entry Completion of an Australian Senior After graduation, you could enter the
CODE: HBBM into postgraduate medical courses, Secondary Certificate (VCE or workforce as a researcher in a variety
covering the necessary physiology, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: of fields including medical, exercise
DURATION: 3 YEARS anatomy and biochemistry pre- a study score of at least 30 in English and nutrition sciences, and in medical
CAMPUS: FP, SA requisites, as well as up-to-date (EAL) or at least 25 in English other and diagnostic application services.
information on disease and medical than EAL; and a study score of at You will also be eligible to apply for
vu.edu.au/courses/HBBM applications. Gain a solid foundation least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, postgraduate programs, specifically
in designing and critically analysing any Mathematics or Physics. medicine or other medical related
research methodologies and findings, ATAR is a selection consideration courses, honours or research masters.
with a particular emphasis on for this course – for the ATAR
nutrition and exercise interventions profile of this course, please see
in medicine. vu.edu.au/atar-profile*
BACHELOR OF This degree provides you with an Completion of an Australian Senior As a graduate of this course, you
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE in-depth knowledge of how the Secondary Certificate (VCE or could work in medical and clinical
CODE: HBBS human body functions, focusing on equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: research, laboratory/ hospital,
physiology, anatomy and cell biology, a study score of at least 25 in English forensic science, teaching, lifestyle
DURATION: 3 YEARS preparing you for an exciting future in (EAL) or at least 20 in English other management, scientific journalism,
CAMPUS: SA the health sector. You can utilise this than EAL; and a study score of at pharmaceuticals, corporate health,
course for entry into postgraduate least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, or prepare for postgraduate studies,
vu.edu.au/courses/HBBS health courses, including medicine Health and Human Development, any graduate medicine or other allied
or embark on an exciting career in Mathematics or Physical Education.* health related courses.
medical research.
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BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL Be part of a growing demand for Completion of an Australian Senior After graduation, you will be eligible
AND EXERCISE SCIENCE graduates with training in the field Secondary Certificate (VCE or to apply for a variety of postgraduate
CODE: HBES of exercise and biomedical sciences. equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: programs or enter the workforce
This degree covers the fundamentals a study score of at least 25 in English as a researcher in a variety of fields
DURATION: 3 YEARS of biomedical science, exercise (EAL) or at least 20 in English other including biomedical science,
CAMPUS: FP, SA science and physiology; how the than EAL; and a study score of at exercise science, high-performance
structure and function of the body least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, coaching, medical and diagnostic
vu.edu.au/courses/HBES is influenced by exercise and how it Health and Human Development, any application services and science
is impacted by disease; exercise Mathematics or Physical Education. consulting laboratories.
and health research. ATAR is a selection consideration
BACHELOR OF With an emphasis on project Successful completion of a three As a graduate of this course,
SCIENCE (HONOURS) work, this course prepares you for year science-based degree with you could find work in medical
(BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES) postgraduate research by developing a credit average in the third year in research, as a research assistant,
CODE: SHBM skills in working independently, biomedical sciences or equivalent.* or undertake further studies (PhD)
critical analysis of information, for a career in academia.
DURATION: 1 YEAR
problem solving, devising, designing
CAMPUS: CF, FP, SA, W and conducting experimental work,
and written and oral communication.
vu.edu.au/courses/SHBM The course comprises a research
project including two oral
presentations, a literature review
and the project thesis.
DERMAL SCIENCES
DIPLOMA OF Do you want to work in a beauty There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for job
BEAUTY THERAPY salon or spa, or manage your own this course.* titles such as salon beauty therapist,
CODE: SHB50115 salon or spa? You’ll learn all beauty salon manager/owner, pharmacy
treatments including advanced cosmetic consultant, spa therapist,
DURATION: 1 YEAR services such as spa treatments, health spa/resort manager,
CAMPUS: CK, BL hot stone massage, and advanced freelance therapist.
facial and body treatments.
vu.edu.au/courses/SHB50115
You’ll get hands-on training in the
VU Polytechnic beauty salon, and
successful completion can help you
pathway into VU’s Bachelor of Dermal
Science degree.
CAMPUSES:

BACHELOR OF Study acute and chronic skin Completion of an Australian Senior Your potential career includes working
DERMAL SCIENCES conditions in this unique dermal Secondary Certificate (VCE or in plastic, cosmetic and dermatology
CODE: HBDS therapies degree. You will be in high equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: medical practice; working in dermal
demand with this qualification, with a study score of at least 25 in English therapies clinics, performing
DURATION: 4 YEARS an ageing population and increasing (EAL) or at least 20 in English other aesthetic medical treatments, such
CAMPUS: CQ popularity of cosmetic treatments than EAL. as laser, on clients; working alongside
in Australia. Students can enter second year plastic and cosmetic surgeons.
vu.edu.au/courses/HBDS Work as a beauty educator,
with successful completion of the
or conduct training for medical

Diploma of Beauty Therapy.*
aesthetic companies. Graduates of
this course are eligible to apply for
full membership of the Australian
Society of Dermal Therapies.
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

DIPLOMA OF NURSING Embark on a rewarding career as Applicants must have language, Successful completion will make
CODE: HLT54115 a Division 2 Nurse. Gain hands-on literacy and numeracy skills that you eligible for registration as an
learning experience in our ward align to Level 3 of the Australian Enrolled Nurse.
DURATION: 2 YEARS simulation labs as well as clinical Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
CAMPUS: SA, W, BL experience through 400 hours of Applicants will be required to
practical placements. complete a literacy and numeracy
vu.edu.au/courses/HLT54115 test and participate in a group
interview to determine eligibility.
Applicants will also be required to
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meet the same English Language
Standards as those set for
registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
For employment and practical
placement purposes, this vocational
sector typically requires a current
and satisfactory Police Record Check
and Working With Children Check.*
BACHELOR OF NURSING This three-year course is designed Completion of an Australian Senior Upon completion of this course
CODE: HBNB to meet the needs of contemporary Secondary Certificate (VCE or you will be eligible to register as a
health care, where you will develop equivalent) including Units 1 and Registered Nurse (Division 1) with
DURATION: 3 YEARS the knowledge and skills for practice 2: satisfactory completion in two the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
CAMPUS: SA at a beginning level as a general or units (any study combination) of any Australia and undertake work as a
mental health nurse. You will have Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any nurse in a hospital and other settings.
vu.edu.au/courses/HBNB access to a range of speciality nursing Mathematics; and a study score of at
electives within the final year of least 30 in English (EAL) or at least
the course. 25 in English other than EAL.*
BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY/ This innovative four-year double Units 1 and 2: satisfactory When you graduate, you’ll be eligible
BACHELOR OF NURSING undergraduate degree is a varied completion in two units (any study to register with the Nursing and
CODE: HBMA extensive program which will give combination) of any Mathematics Midwifery Board of Australia to
you the competency and confidence or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; practise as a nurse/midwife in the
DURATION: 4 YEARS to work as a midwife and nurse. and a study score of at least 30 in Australian health care system.
CAMPUS: SA Midwives provide comprehensive, English (EAL) or at least 25 in English You’ll also meet the standards
professional care focussed on other than EAL. of midwifery and nursing practice
vu.edu.au/courses/HBMA
a woman’s individual needs and ATAR is a selection consideration to register with the Australian
expectations. In the Bachelor of for this course – for the ATAR Health Practitioners Regulation
Nursing there is a balanced wellness profile of this course, please see Agency (AHPRA).
and illness-based approach to person- vu.edu.au/atar-profile*
centred care across the lifespan.
NUTRITION, FOOD AND HEALTH SCIENCES

DIPLOMA OF Develop the skills and knowledge to Applicants must: Health coaches can work across
HEALTH COACHING work confidently in the health and a wide variety of areas, including
• be over 18 years of age;
CODE: 10237NAT wellbeing sector as a health coach, individual health coaching, fitness
providing healthy eating, exercise • have a level of language, literacy and wellness centres, corporate
DURATION: 1 YEAR and lifestyle management support and numeracy skills likely to health programs, government funded
CAMPUS: OL to individuals and groups. facilitate successful completion health coaching programs, school
of the course – sufficient to health programs and medical centres.
vu.edu.au/courses/10237NAT interpret complex documents and
guidelines, liaise effectively with a
range of health care professionals.*
*

BACHELOR OF Start with a broad discipline base in Completion of an Australian Senior Take your career in several directions
HUMAN NUTRITION nutrition, food and related sciences Secondary Certificate (VCE or depending on your majors/minors
CODE: HBNT and move on to year two subjects equivalent) including Units 3 and studied. You may seek employment
that specialise in Human Nutrition 4: a study score of at least 25 in in community nutrition, the food
DURATION: 3 YEARS and Food Science. In final year you will English (EAL) or at least 20 in English service or food science industries.
CAMPUS: FP, SA acquire further specialist knowledge other than EAL and a study score of The Food Service major will prepare
and skills in Human Nutrition, and at least 20 in one of the following: you for work in the food service
vu.edu.au/courses/HBNT have the option of studying a major Biology, Chemistry, Health & Human industry, including hospital and aged
in Food Science or Food Service, Development, Mathematics (any) care settings. The Food Science
or a minor in Biomedical Nutrition, or Physical Education.* major sets you up for a career in areas
Public Health Nutrition or Analytical such as food safety, food quality
Chemistry. This allows you to broaden assurance and product development.
and enrich your learning and diversify You may also continue with further
employment opportunities enabling studies in honours, masters or PhD
you to successfully compete in research in human nutrition, food
professional settings within the science or food service, or public
community nutrition, food service health. Graduates seeking to become
and food science areas, and the Accredited Practising Dietitians are
public health sector and/or pursue required to complete a postgraduate
post-graduate study. program accredited by the Dieticians
Association of Australia.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Further your science degree by To qualify for entry to the honours Upon graduation you will be prepared
(HONOURS) (NUTRITION developing your knowledge of the program, applicants must hold for nutrition and food research,
AND FOOD SCIENCES) science of food. You will develop a degree or equivalent with major further studies to PhD, or for work
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CODE: SHNF skills in working independently, studies in a relevant discipline as a research assistant.
critical analysis of information, and have obtained a ‘credit’ average,
DURATION: 1 YEAR
problem solving, devising, designing or equivalent, in the final year of
CAMPUS: FP, W and conducting experimental work, the degree.*
and written and oral communication.
vu.edu.au/courses/SHNF Students complete a research project
including two oral presentations,
a literature review and project thesis.
BACHELOR OF Our Bachelor of Health Science is Completion of an Australian Senior Find employment in a number of public
HEALTH SCIENCE designed to provide you with the Secondary Certificate (VCE or health and health science related
CODE: HBHL foundation, flexibility and a pathway equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: fields. They include evaluating public
for a career in the health sciences a study score of at least 25 in English health needs in design, implementation
DURATION: 3 YEARS field. Study this course to learn about (EAL) or at least 20 in English other and program evaluation; working on
CAMPUS: SA health promotion, injury prevention, than EAL.* programs from the community level
health research, gender health, through to the global level, working
vu.edu.au/courses/HBHL nutrition, project design, health in government departments,
and disease patterns including NGOs (UN [WHO, UNFPA, UNDP]),
disease prevention and management. World Vision, Oxfam, community
development organisations, local
councils, health networks, primary
care organisations and industry.
Other employment possibilities
include being a public health
educator, administrator, international
health officer, disease monitor
and/or public health researcher.
The opportunities are many.
OSTEOPATHY AND PARAMEDICINE

DIPLOMA OF Begin your career treating and Applicants must have literacy and This course will prepare you for job
PARAMEDICAL SCIENCE transporting patients. Through numeracy skills that align to Level titles such as Ambulance Transport
CODE: HLT51015 clinical placements, this course will 3 of the Australian Core Skills Attendant (ATA), Patient Transport
prepare you to work in pre-hospital Framework (ACSF) as well as have Officer (PTO) and Ambulance
DURATION: 1 YEAR and out-of-hospital care in the health a current, valid driver’s licence Community Officer (ACO).
CAMPUS: SA, W care industry. You’ll be qualified (min. probationary).
to work in the private and non- For practical placement you may
vu.edu.au/courses/HLT51015 emergency patient transport sector also require: Police Record Check,
as an Ambulance Transport Attendant Working with Children Check,
(ATA) in Victoria. medical and physical capacity
test and immunisation test.*
BACHELOR OF You will learn to identify, evaluate and Completion of an Australian Senior You will gain the clinical practice
PARAMEDICINE manage the physical, psychological Secondary Certificate (VCE or skills, knowledge and personal
CODE: HBPD and social needs of patients equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: attributes necessary for employment
undergoing paramedic assessment; a study score of at least 25 in English as an emergency paramedic, providing
DURATION: 3 YEARS treat, transport and apply problem (EAL) or at least 20 in English other you with a competitive advantage
CAMPUS: SA solving skills during out-of-hospital than EAL. for selection and promotion in
care; apply a holistic and integrated ATAR is a selection consideration emergency paramedicine career
vu.edu.au/courses/HBPD approach to paramedic practice; pathways. Graduates are eligible
and examine current research and profile of this course, please see to apply for membership of
developments in paramedics and vu.edu.au/atar-profile* Paramedics Australia.
evaluate their implications in the
paramedic profession. Clinical
placements operate on a year-
round basis. Paramedic Science
students will be required to attend
clinical placements on a rotation
basis, including outside of semester
hours, to maintain a public service
and provide continuity of clinical
care. This program is an approved
qualification with the Paramedicine
Board of Australia.
CAMPUSES:

BACHELOR OF Build a career in osteopathy with Completion of an Australian Senior This degree will enable you to pursue
SCIENCE (OSTEOPATHY) this popular and well-regarded Secondary Certificate (VCE or a range of careers in osteopathy.
CODE: HBSO course. Core studies include anatomy, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: To register as an osteopath you
osteopathic science, physiology a study score of at least 25 in English will need to complete this course
DURATION: 3 YEARS and biochemistry. Students (EAL) or at least 20 in English other and a Masters of Health Science
CAMPUS: CF undertake fieldwork and clinical than EAL and a study score of at (Osteopathy) – HMHO. Osteopaths
practice to prepare them for their least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, can work in private clinics or a variety
vu.edu.au/courses/HBSO osteopathy career. any Maths or Physics. of health care settings including
hospitals, maternal health centres

ATAR is a selection consideration
for this course – for the ATAR and community organisations.
PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK This course will give you a strong Completion of an Australian Senior The course is aimed at preparing
CODE: ABSW grounding in interpersonal and group Secondary Certificate (VCE or you for employment across a
work, community development, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: range of settings including: local
DURATION: 4 YEARS policy analysis, social research a study score of at least 25 in English government human services, federal
CAMPUS: FN and social action. (EAL) or at least 20 in English other and state government, hospitals and
than EAL.* community health centres, and non-
vu.edu.au/courses/ABSW government and community-managed
human services organisations. Upon
graduating, you will be qualified
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to practise as a professional social
worker and eligible for membership of
the Australian Association of Social
Workers (AASW).
BACHELOR OF Develop an understanding of human Completion of an Australian Senior Upon graduation, you may find
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES behaviour, motivation, relationships, Secondary Certificate (VCE or employment in areas such as
CODE: ABPA communication and cognitive equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: welfare, community services,
processes. You will perform analytical a study score of at least 25 in English human resources, or marketing may
DURATION: 3 YEARS research in our state-of-the-art (EAL) or at least 20 in English other undertake further study to qualify
CAMPUS: FP facilities, using collaborative learning than EAL.* as a teacher or social worker.
space computer laboratories with
vu.edu.au/courses/ABPA industry specific software and
interaction laboratories which allow
multiple small groups of students to
practise interview techniques one-to-
one with video recording facilities.
BACHELOR OF This course provides you with the Completion of all requirements for Upon completion of your course,
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES opportunity to study at an advanced a bachelor degree, completion of an you will be eligible to register as
(HONOURS) level, complete a research thesis and APAC accredited major in psychology a provisional psychologist with the
CODE: AHPA attain a higher qualification. It will and a minimum of distinction level Victorian Psychologists Registration
further develop your capacity for (70%) performance in psychology Board. Some students choose this
DURATION: 1 YEAR
informed, conceptual thinking and at third-year level.* option, while others continue to
CAMPUS: FN research skills. Students are welcome a Masters in Psychology or other
to make an appointment with the professional pathways such
vu.edu.au/courses/AHPA course coordinator to structure as teaching.
a program of study.
BACHELOR OF This double degree allows you Completion of an Australian Senior You will be in demand for work in
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES/ the flexibility to combine studies Secondary Certificate (VCE or community service organisations,
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS in psychology with a business equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: human resource departments,
CODE: ABPB specialisation. Combining studies a study score of at least 25 in English marketing research agencies,
in psychology and business means (EAL) or at least 20 in English other banking and financial institutions
DURATION: 4 YEARS
you’ll understand the behaviour than EAL.* and government departments.
CAMPUS: FP of individuals in group and
organisational settings. For business
vu.edu.au/courses/ABPB specialisations, please see page 24.
BACHELOR OF Demand for an honours qualification Completion of an Australian Senior Upon completion of your course,
PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS) in psychology is very high as this year Secondary Certificate (VCE or you will be eligible to apply for
CODE: ABPC builds on the scientist-practitioner equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: provisional registration as a
model of psychology education, a study score of at least 25 in English psychologist. You may also apply
DURATION: 4 YEARS with particular emphasis on research (EAL) or at least 20 in English other for further training at the masters
CAMPUS: FN training and transition to more than EAL. and doctoral level to become a fully
independent and professional levels ATAR is a selection consideration registered psychologist. Alternatively,
vu.edu.au/courses/ABPC of activity. You will gain advanced you may also find employment in
training in research methods, profile of this course, please see areas such as welfare, community
coursework including professional vu.edu.au/atar-profile* services and human resources.
ethics and complete a research thesis.
*

vu.edu.au/pathways

BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
HBES

BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 HBBS
Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50115 96

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BACHELOR OF DERMAL SCIENCES
HBDS
Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50115 0
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE
HBHL
Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 96

BACHELOR OF NURSING
HBNB
Diploma of Paramedical Science* HLT51015 96

BACHELOR OF PARAMEDICINE
HBPD

BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 ABPA
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL

STUDIES/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 ABPB
Diploma of Community Development CHC52115 96
Diploma of Community Services CHC52015 96

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 ABSW

BACHELOR OF HUMAN NUTRITION
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 HBNT
*Subject to competitive entry process.
Many of our TAFE courses give you credits towards a higher diploma or degree, so you can complete your studies faster. Most units or ‘subjects’ equal
12 credit points, so 96 course credits would reduce your degree by eight units (or one year full time).
I’M LEARNING
IN THE MOST
STATE-OF-THE-ART
FACILITIES, WITH
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TEACHERS WHO
REALLY CARE.
SHARMIN
Bachelor of Midwifery/
Bachelor of Nursing
LAW &
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LAW & JUSTICE
JUSTICE
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PURSUE A DYNAMIC AND

FULFILLING ROLE IN LAW
WITH OUR COURSES IN LEGAL
PRACTICE, LEGAL SERVICES
AND CRIMINOLOGY
CRIMINOLOGY LAW
LEGAL SERVICES
LAW & JUSTICE
In the heart of Melbourne’s CBD

and its legal business district, Victoria
Law School provides you with the
skills to address the challenges of
contemporary legal practice.
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ws
CAREER
LAW & JUSTICE
CONNECTIONS
We have industry links VICTORIA LEGAL AID FAMILY MAGISTRATES’ COURTS

with a broad range of LAW INTERNSHIPS PROGRAMS
legal organisations that Six-month work placement, helping Gain experience at the Melbourne,
resolve family disputes and achieve Sunshine and Werribee
inform our teaching safe care arrangements for children. Magistrates’ Courts.
and offer practical
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placements, ensuring
you are ready to take SUPREME COURT & COUNTY WEstjustice SUNSHINE YOUTH
on the challenges of COURT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OFFICE
Gain a practical and detailed VU law students staff the office,
a career in law. understanding of court proceedings, providing young people with free legal
working alongside respected judges. advice and referrals.
PROSECUTIONS DIVISION, MOOTING

VICTORIA POLICE We also operate an award-winning
Two-week placements in a variety of moot (simulation) court program
police prosecution specialist areas. and competitions, including the Kirby
Moot, Vienna Moot and Jessup Moot
where students participate in simulated
court proceedings.
Find out more at vu.edu.au/wil
LEARN FROM THE BEST

We are proud to have THE HONOURABLE THE HONOURABLE
some of the country’s NICOLA ROXON MICHAEL KIRBY AC
biggest names in law Former Minister for Health and Former Justice of the High Court
Ageing, and Australia’s first female of Australia and active human
supporting our courses, Attorney-General. rights advocate.
including the following
Adjunct Professors who
inform our teaching THE HONOURABLE ROBERT STARY
and offer guest lectures. DR CRAIG EMERSON Criminal law specialist and Principal of
Former Federal Government minister Stary Norton Halphen Criminal Lawyers.
and high-profile economist.
VICTORIA LAW “This offers students an enormous
advantage when seeking jobs
SCHOOL HAS A after graduation.
LAW & JUSTICE

GREAT CLINICAL WEstjustice has employed a number
of VU graduates based on their
LEGAL PROGRAM experience in case management.
We find the practical experience
WHICH GIVES

VU offers invaluable when seeking
new employees because they’ve
STUDENTS AN already demonstrated their
capacity to undertake the work.”
OPPORTUNITY TO Denis Nelthorpe
PRACTISE LAW CEO, WEstjustice
and VU Adjunct Professor
THROUGHOUT
THEIR STUDIES.
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INTERNSHIP AWARD STUDY
OPPORTUNITIES WINNING EXCHANGE

MOOT PROGRAM UK, USA, MALAYSIA
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE PREPARE YOUR CASE TAKE YOUR COURSE ON TOUR
Internship opportunities at the County, Get practical experience preparing for Study exchange at University of
Magistrates’, and Supreme Courts, court and representing clients with our Cambridge (UK), Los Angeles Law
and with some of Australia’s leading on-campus moot (simulation) courts School (USA) or the International
lawyers, judges and barristers. and award-winning mooting program. Islamic University of Malaysia.
LAW & JUSTICE
I CHOSE
VICTORIA
UNIVERSITY
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BECAUSE OF ITS
INCLUSION
AND DIVERSITY.
“VU is welcoming of everyone, Through VU I’ve had the privilege
irrespective of your background. of undertaking a placement at the
I was moved by the amount of support County Court with His Honour Judge
I received from lecturers and students Allen and gained an insight into the
in the early days of my studies when inner workings of the court. I’ve also
I needed it most. The work industry been able to meet people in the legal
of today is all about networking industry, such as Julian McMahon
and creating connections. (Criminal Barrister and Senior Counsel)
who is now my mentor.”
Bol
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
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LAW & JUSTICE
CRIMINOLOGY
LAW & JUSTICE
BACHELOR OF Gain the knowledge and skills Completion of an Australian Senior This course will provide you with
CRIMINOLOGY needed to help police, legal and Secondary Certificate (VCE or the skills required for a career in
CODE: LBCR social-welfare organisations address equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: forensics, police and community
the causes and results of criminal a study score of at least 25 in English legal settings, paralegal and legal
DURATION: 3 YEARS behaviour. You’ll study policing (EAL) or at least 20 in English other aid, security and intelligence
CAMPUS: CQ and offending, law, crime and than EAL.* organisations, youth justice,
forensic investigations among other correctional and community services.
vu.edu.au/courses/LBCR fascinating areas through coursework

and a practical research project.
LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS This course will provide you with a Completion of an Australian Senior Upon graduation, you will meet the
CODE: BLAW range of legal professional skills, Secondary Certificate (VCE or academic requirements as required by
such as advocacy, ethical judgement, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
DURATION: 4 YEARS communication, legal research and a study score of at least 30 in English Admission as an Australian lawyer
CAMPUS: CQ writing, interviewing and negotiation (EAL) or at least 25 in English other can be obtained after successful
and relevant legal professional than EAL. completion of the ‘practical legal
vu.edu.au/courses/BLAW computing skills. training’ requirements. The Bachelor
ATAR is a selection consideration
for this course – for the ATAR of Laws prepares you for employment
profile of this course, please see in the legal sector in general, as well
vu.edu.au/atar-profile* as government, non-government and
private sectors.
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BACHELOR OF This broad ranging course combines Students in any Bachelor of Laws Upon graduation, you will meet the
LAWS (HONOURS) foundation subjects, the compulsory may apply to transfer into any academic requirements as required by
CODE: LHLW “Priestley Eleven” areas of legal Bachelor of Laws (Honours) once the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
knowledge required for admission to they have completed a minimum 192 Admission as an Australian lawyer
DURATION: 4 YEARS legal practice in Australia, practical credit points (equivalent to 16 units) can be obtained after successful
CAMPUS: CQ subjects to hone your legal skills and have attained an average mark completion of the ‘practical legal
and a range of electives to enable of distinction or above.* training’ requirements. This course
vu.edu.au/courses/LHLW you to explore the areas of law prepares you for employment in the
which interest you. legal sector in general, as well as the
government, non-government and
private sectors.
BACHELOR OF LAWS/ This double degree prepares you Completion of an Australian Senior Upon graduation, you will meet the
BACHELOR OF ARTS for a career not only in the legal Secondary Certificate (VCE or academic requirements as required by
CODE: LBLA community, but also in the corporate equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
and community sectors, government a study score of at least 30 in English Admission as an Australian lawyer
DURATION: 5 YEARS and non-government organisations. (EAL) or at least 25 in English other can be obtained after successful
CAMPUS: CQ, FP than EAL. completion of the ‘practical legal
ATAR is a selection consideration training’ requirements. You will
vu.edu.au/courses/LBLA have a comprehensive knowledge
profile of this course, please see of law and contemporary issues
vu.edu.au/atar-profile* concerning society and be job-ready
for a successful career in business,
government or the community sector.
BACHELOR OF Gain knowledge and skills across Students in any Bachelor of Laws This course will prepare you
LAWS (HONOURS)/ two disciplines, allowing you to may apply to transfer into any for job titles such as lawyer,
BACHELOR OF ARTS determine your own individual career Bachelor of Laws (Honours) once media professional, creative arts
CODE: LHWA path. You’ll study the compulsory they have completed a minimum 192 administrator, public servant,
academic requirements to practise credit points (equivalent to 16 units) policy worker, community sector
DURATION: 5 YEARS
law, as well as areas of the law and have attained an average mark professional, strategic communicator
CAMPUS: CQ, FP which interest you. We make sure of Distinction or above.* manager, professional writer.
you’re work ready through authentic
vu.edu.au/courses/LHWA experiences with public-sector
authorities such as the Magistrates’
Courts and private law firms.
BACHELOR OF LAWS/ Gain the academic and professional Completion of an Australian Senior Upon graduation, you will meet the
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS requirements to be admitted to Secondary Certificate (VCE or academic requirements as required by
CODE: BBLL legal practice in Victoria and develop equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
skills, knowledge and professional a study score of at least 30 in English Admission as an Australian lawyer
DURATION: 5 YEARS acumen across a range of business (EAL) or at least 25 in English other can be obtained after successful
CAMPUS: FP, CF, CQ specialisations, preparing you for than EAL. completion of the ‘practical legal
careers in the legal community, ATAR is a selection consideration training’ requirements. You could
vu.edu.au/courses/BBLL business or government. For business begin your career in a government
specialisations, see page 24. profile of this course, please see department/agency such as Treasury
vu.edu.au/atar-profile* or Foreign Affairs in federal or state
government, community legal
centres or in-house, working for
a profit or not-for-profit business.
™ The flexibility of the Bachelor of
Business allows you to develop
your skill and knowledge-base in
a business specialisation.
Course accreditations refer to the
respective Business course majors.
CAMPUSES:
BACHELOR OF This double degree will provide you Students in any Bachelor of Laws Upon graduation, you will meet the
LAW & JUSTICE

LAWS (HONOURS)/ with a range of legal professional may apply to transfer into any academic requirements as required by
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS skills, such as advocacy, ethical Bachelor of Laws (Honours) once the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
CODE: LHLB judgement, communication, legal they have completed a minimum 192 Admission as an Australian lawyer
research and writing, interviewing credit points (equivalent to 16 units) can be obtained after successful
DURATION: 5 YEARS
and negotiation and relevant legal and have attained an average mark completion of the ‘practical legal
CAMPUS: CF, CQ, FP professional computing skills as of distinction or above.* training’ requirements. You might
well as professional acumen across begin your career in a legal capacity in
vu.edu.au/courses/LHLB a range of business specialisations. a government department or agency

such as Treasury or Foreign Affairs at
a federal level or in state government,
in community legal centres, in-house
in a profit or not-for-profit business.
Course accreditations refer to the
™
retrospective Business course majors.
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BACHELOR OF LAWS/ Gain expertise in criminal Completion of an Australian Senior This course will prepare you for
BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY investigation, sentencing and Secondary Certificate (VCE or work as a lawyer or in legal practice
CODE: LBLC security, at national and international equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: in areas including criminal law, family
levels as well as practical skills in a study score of at least 30 in English law, commercial law and business.
DURATION: 4.5 YEARS investigating and providing strategic (EAL) or 25 in any other English. Roles may include solicitor, lawyer,
CAMPUS: CQ advice in relation to crime and crime ATAR is a selection consideration for policy adviser, legal adviser,
management. The Bachelor of Laws this course – for the ATAR profile of human rights advocate.
vu.edu.au/courses/LBLC satisfies the academic requirements this course, please see vu.edu.au/
to become an Australian Lawyer, atar-profile*
as required by the Victorian Legal
Admissions Board (VLAB).
BACHELOR OF This combined five-year degree Completion of an Australian Senior Upon graduation, you will meet the
LAWS/BACHELOR OF prepares you for occupations where Secondary Certificate (VCE or academic requirements as required by
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES there is an interaction between the equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
CODE: LBWP law, psychology and mental health. a study score of at least 30 in English Admission as an Australian lawyer
You’ll gain a global and social justice (EAL) or at least 25 in English other can be obtained after successful
DURATION: 5 YEARS
perspective and an understanding than EAL. completion of the ‘practical legal
CAMPUS: CQ, FP of human behaviour, motivation ATAR is a selection consideration training’ requirements. You could
and cognitive processes. for this course – for the ATAR pursue a career in law, justice or
vu.edu.au/courses/LBWP the courts, work in legal community
vu.edu.au/atar-profile* centres, work in community services
and in the human resource
management field.
BACHELOR OF LAWS This double degree will provide Completion of an Australian Senior Upon graduation, you will meet the
(HONOURS)/BACHELOR OF you with a global and social justice Secondary Certificate (VCE or academic requirements as required by
PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS) perspective, and an understanding equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
CODE: LHWP of human behaviour, motivation, a study score of at least 30 in English Admission as an Australian lawyer
relationships, communication (EAL) or at least 25 in English other can be obtained after successful
DURATION: 6 YEARS
and cognitive processes. than EAL. completion of the ‘practical legal
CAMPUS: CQ, FP ATAR is a selection consideration training’ requirements. You could
for this course – for the ATAR pursue a career in areas including
vu.edu.au/courses/LHWP law, psychology, criminal justice,
vu.edu.au/atar-profile* the courts, work in legal community
centres, work in community services
and in the human resource
management field.
BACHELOR OF LAWS Build on your existing experience Satisfactory completion of Upon graduation, you will meet the
(GRADUATE ENTRY) to obtain a qualification in the an Australian bachelor degree academic requirements as required by
CODE: BLGE field of law. This three-year degree or equivalent.* the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
is available to bachelor degree Admission as an Australian lawyer
DURATION: 3 YEARS graduates from any discipline. can be obtained after successful
CAMPUS: CQ completion of the ‘practical legal
training’ requirements. The course
vu.edu.au/courses/BLGE prepares you for employment in the
legal sector in general, as well as
government, non-government
and private sectors.
BACHELOR OF Have you graduated with a bachelors Students in any Bachelor of Laws Upon graduation, you will meet the
LAWS (HONOURS) degree? Increase your career options may apply to transfer into any academic requirements as required by
(GRADUATE ENTRY) by studying law. This course covers Bachelor of Laws (Honours) once the Victorian Legal Admissions Board.
CODE: LHGE criminal, commercial, property and they have completed a minimum 192 Admission as an Australian lawyer
corporations law, as well as equity credit points (equivalent to 16 units) can be obtained after successful
DURATION: 3 YEARS
and trusts. and have attained an average mark completion of the ‘practical legal
CAMPUS: CQ of distinction or above.* training’ requirements. The course
prepares you for employment in
vu.edu.au/courses/LHGE the legal sector in general, as well
as government, non-government
and private sectors.
*

LAW & JUSTICE
LEGAL SERVICES
LAW & JUSTICE
DIPLOMA OF LEGAL SERVICES Get formally recognised as a paralegal There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
CODE: BSB52215 or law office manager. This course this course.* job titles such as executive legal
offers an understanding of individual assistant, law clerk, legal services
DURATION: 0.5 YEARS duties and legal rights which are support officer, paralegal and senior
CAMPUS: FN determined and maintained through legal secretary.
legal instruments, such as Acts
vu.edu.au/courses/BSB52215 and Constitutions.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF Gain essential skills for your career Applicants are best placed to This course will prepare you for job
LEGAL PRACTICE as a paraprofessional in the legal successfully undertake this titles such as law clerk, legal probate
CODE: 22276VIC practice industry. You will learn how qualification if they have language, clerk, conveyance clerk, corporate
to provide advice on legal services literacy and numeracy skills that law clerk, mortgage clerk, family
DURATION: 1.5 YEARS to potential clients, practise in an align to Level 4 of the Australian law assistant, compliance officer,
CAMPUS: FN, CQ area of your legal interest, interpret Core Skills Framework (ACSF).* assistant to parliamentary counsel,
legislation and more. Victorian legal aide, jobs with
vu.edu.au/courses/22276VIC Victoria Police, land title officer, legal
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assistant/secretary, legal research

assistant, trainee court registrar
and paralegal.
BACHELOR OF Develop a core knowledge of the Completion of an Australian Senior Possible careers include advanced
LEGAL SERVICES principles and practices of the legal Secondary Certificate (VCE or legal services, paralegal, compliance
CODE: LBLS services industry supported by equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: officers in companies, financial
specialised studies in legal writing a study score of at least 25 in English institutions, non-government
DURATION: 3 YEARS and drafting, interviewing, and legal (EAL) or at least 20 in English other charitable organisations, or careers
CAMPUS: CQ, FP research and compliance. than EAL.* in government or courts.
vu.edu.au/courses/LBLS
*

CAMPUSES:
LAW & JUSTICE


vu.edu.au/pathways
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22276VIC 48

BACHELOR OF LAWS
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 BLAW
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BACHELOR OF LAWS/
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22276VIC 0 BACHELOR OF ARTS
LBLA
BACHELOR OF LAWS/
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22276VIC 0 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
BBLL
BACHELOR OF LAWS/
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22276VIC 0 BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
LBWP
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22276VIC 72
BACHELOR OF LEGAL SERVICES
LBLS

BACHELOR OF CRIMINOLOGY
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 LBCR

SPORT &
SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE
VU.EDU.AU/SPORT-EXERCISE-SCIENCE
EXERCISE
SCIENCE
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EXERCISE SCIENCE FITNESS
PHYSICAL SPORT
EDUCATION MANAGEMENT
OUTDOOR RECREATION,
SPORT SCIENCE OUTDOOR EDUCATION
AND ADVENTURE SPORTS
KICK OFF A CAREER
IN SPORT MANAGEMENT,

EXERCISE SCIENCE
AND MORE
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At VU, you can achieve your goals through
industry-embedded learning in some of Australia’s
and the world’s most elite sporting bodies.
You’ll benefit from our comprehensive
partnerships with community and industry
organisations and be empowered by teaching
staff who are highly regarded as coaches,
advisers and sports professionals.
D ch r t P
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Ba po
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CAREER
CONNECTIONS
Our extensive partnerships range from community

sport and the outdoor adventure industry through
to elite national and international levels including
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA),
Sport Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, Sports
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Australia Hall of Fame, Melbourne Victory FC,

The Outdoor Education Group and Real Madrid
Graduate School Universidad Europea.
These relationships inform our Our partnership with The Outdoor

curriculum and provide students Education Group has even created
with access to industry networks. a new industry-driven, Bachelor of
For example, Western Bulldogs Outdoor Leadership. The only course
coach, Luke Beveridge, contributes of its kind in Australia, the degree
to the University’s sport science, develops industry required technical
coaching and management courses, and professional skills. By providing
and over 60 students were placed the opportunity of a paid industry
with the Western Bulldogs in 2018. internship, it could lead to the career
of your dreams in the great outdoors.
PARTNER PROFILE It provides students with the

opportunity to take up placements in
WESTERN areas such as biomechanics, exercise

physiology, remedial massage and
BULLDOGS exercise rehabilitation. In addition,
students in business, administration,
event management, marketing,
Our partnership with the tourism, hospitality, psychology
Western Bulldogs Football Club and community development
(AFL, AFLW, VFL and VFLW) is based also undertake work placements
on a shared commitment to sport, through the wider Western Bulldogs
recreation, and the economic organisation including the
and social wellbeing of residents Community Foundation.
in Melbourne’s west.
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PRACTICAL
LEARNING
We have a strong Career Development and
emphasis on hands-on
Employability units are designed to:
• improve your clarity
PARTNER PROFILE
learning in clinical and regarding career direction MELBOURNE
real-world settings so you and opportunity awareness
can take what you learn in • include substantial course-related

VICTORY
industry experience, and
FOOTBALL CLUB
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the classroom and apply

• develop your skills,
it to real industry projects professionalism, and capacity to In 2017, we commenced a five-
and challenges. effectively self-market when job year partnership with Melbourne
seeking beyond course completion. Victory Football Club. It includes
The College of Sport and Exercise Career development units are placement opportunities for
Science’s Career Development and delivered in the second and/or final undergraduate students.
Employability Program has been year of degrees as part of core course
recognised by the Australian Learning requirements. This focus on your
and Teaching Council as a leader in graduate employment outcomes is
the university sector with more than a unique feature of our courses.
200 participating organisations.
Find out more at
vu.edu.au/ses-placements
+ 200 + 300 $ 68 MILLION

SPORT EMPLOYERS PARTNERSHIPS FACILITIES
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEARN FROM THE LATEST
TECHNOLOGY
200+ sport industry employers Over 300+ partnerships
offer our students practical and affiliations with elite and $68 million sport and exercise science
placement opportunities. community sports organisations. facilities at Footscray Park Campus and
$8 million sport and recreation learning
centre at VU Whitten Oval.
“VU students come to Melbourne Victory
to gain experience working across
THE WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE a number of areas such as performance

science in strength and conditioning,
VU STUDENTS ARE OFFERED IS A analysis, and team management.
MAJOR FACTOR IN THEIR ABILITY TO The workplace experience VU students

are offered is a major factor in their

SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO THE ability to successfully transition into
the industry as graduate employees.
INDUSTRY AS GRADUATE EMPLOYEES. They already have the skill set to
assimilate quickly and adapt to
team structures.”
Rob Sherman
General Manager, Technical & Coaching,
Melbourne Victory FC
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THE OPPORTUNITIES
THE UNIVERSITY
PROVIDES ARE
INCREDIBLE.
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“VU’s connections with so many different

sporting organisations are beneficial to
students like me who aspire to work in
that industry.
I completed three different work

placements during my studies:
with Fremantle Football Club in the
recruitment team, assisting with
potential draft picks and player signings,
and with Western Bulldogs Community
Foundation in their Sons of the West
and Daughters of the West programs.
I am now working with the Foundation

as a community officer.”
Brooke
Bachelor of Sport Science
(Human Movement)/
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
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EXERCISE SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE Gain the foundation knowledge and Completion of an Australian Senior This ESSA-accredited course can
SCIENCE (SPORT PRACTICE) skills for entry into professional Secondary Certificate (VCE or lead you to employment in: fitness/
CODE: ABHD careers in exercise and sport science, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: skills coaching, personal training and
community fitness and health, as a study score of at least 25 in English strength and conditioning in fitness
DURATION: 3 YEARS well as high performance sport. (EAL) or at least 20 in English other centres, gyms, private practice,
CAMPUS: FP This course delivers a range of than EAL. and in sports; sports science and
subjects across the biological and research; lecturing; community
vu.edu.au/courses/ABHD ATAR is a selection consideration

social sciences, with a particular for this course – for the ATAR health; community and elite sports
focus on sports physiology and profile of this course, please see promotion, and sport performance
sports biomechanics. You will have vu.edu.au/atar-profile* analysis. Further study options
the opportunity for entry-level include the Master of Sports Science
professional work by completing (Football Performance).
a curriculum that meets industry
demands in Australia.
BACHELOR OF Start your career in the sport and Completion of an Australian Senior This ESSA-accredited course can
EXERCISE SCIENCE exercise rehabilitation industry with Secondary Certificate (VCE or lead you to employment in: personal
(CLINICAL PRACTICE) a course that delivers a range of equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: training and conditioning in fitness
CODE: ABHE subjects across the biological and a study score of at least 25 in English centres, gyms, and private practice;
social sciences with a particular focus (EAL) or at least 20 in English other sports conditioning; community
DURATION: 3 YEARS
on using exercise for rehabilitation. than EAL.* health and hospitals; health
CAMPUS: FP Learn skills and knowledge in promotion; rehabilitation; exercise
biomechanics, clinical exercise, science and research; lecturing;
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vu.edu.au/courses/ABHE pathophysiology, nutrition and diet, corporate and workplace health

and motor learning. and wellbeing, and employment
screening; ageing and aged care.
Further study options include the
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.
FITNESS
DIPLOMA OF Gain hands-on practical skills in There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you
REMEDIAL MASSAGE remedial massage as well as the this course.* for job titles such as remedial
CODE: HLT52015 theoretical knowledge required massage therapist.
to assess your clients’ soft tissue
DURATION: 1 YEAR dysfunction, and gain experience with
CAMPUS: CK, FP, W, WO, BL real clients in the VU massage clinic.
By studying this course you are also
vu.edu.au/courses/HLT52015 eligible to apply for a paid cadetship
with the Western Bulldogs AFL club.
BACHELOR OF FITNESS This degree is the first of its kind Completion of an Australian Senior This course can lead you to
CODE: SBFI in Australia targeting the fitness Secondary Certificate (VCE or employment in a variety of careers
industry. It will prepare you for your equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: in the health, sport and fitness
DURATION: 3 YEARS future in health, sport, exercise a study score of at least 25 in English industry. You could find work in
CAMPUS: FP science, fitness and management. (EAL) or at least 20 in English other places including: fitness centres,
Designed by industry experts so than EAL.* gyms, aquatic facilities, community
vu.edu.au/courses/SBFI you’ll learn the latest techniques facilities, corporate facilities,
and theory, the course provides the corporate and community health,
knowledge you need to plan, conduct recreation facilities and personal
and evaluate safe exercise programs, training businesses.
nutrition and health strategies for
a broad range of the population.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF Launch an exciting career in the great Completion of an Australian Senior This course will prepare you for job
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP outdoors. You’ll learn through a range Secondary Certificate (VCE or titles such as camp program manager,
CODE: SBOL of activities in our outdoor labs and equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: environmental educator, outdoor
paid internship with The Outdoor a study score of at least 25 in English educator, outdoor adventure guide,
DURATION: 3 YEARS Education Group. Practical experience (EAL) or at least 20 in English other instructor or facilitator, park ranger,
CAMPUS: FP combined with your knowledge of the than EAL.* teaching (with additional Master of
environment, group leadership and Teaching (Secondary Education)),
vu.edu.au/courses/SBOL planning will open up diverse careers eco and adventure tourism.
in the outdoor recreation sector.
BACHELOR OF OUTDOOR This innovative course will give Completion of an Australian Senior You would be ideally suited
EDUCATION AND you expertise and skills in outdoor Secondary Certificate (VCE or for a range of scientific roles
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE education, outdoor recreation, equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: in organisations related to the
CODE: SBOE environmental science and general a study score of at least 25 in English environment and sustainability; or any
science. Designed by industry (EAL) or at least 20 in English other eco/adventure tourism or scientific
DURATION: 3 YEARS
professionals and academics, this than EAL.* roles with a field based requirement.
CAMPUS: FP course offers pathways to a range As a pathway into Education, this
of graduate outcomes from teaching course satisfies three major teaching
vu.edu.au/courses/SBOE (with further studies) to careers with areas for the Victorian Institute
an outdoor adventure, recreation or of Teaching (VIT), in VU’s Master
environmental focus. of Teaching.
CAMPUSES:
SPORT MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA OF Pursue an exciting career in There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
SPORT DEVELOPMENT sport development such as sport this course.* job titles such as competition
CODE: SIS50612 technology, sport nutrition, sport manager, program developer, talent
sponsorship, or project or facility development manager and sport
DURATION: 1 YEAR management. At VU – Australia’s development manager.
CAMPUS: FP, BL premier sports university – you
will have access to state-of-the-

vu.edu.au/courses/SIS50612 art sports facilities, industry and
community networks and world-class
sport and exercise science research.
BACHELOR OF SPORT You will gain a deep understanding of Completion of an Australian Senior You will be qualified for a career
MANAGEMENT/BACHELOR planning, strategy, finances, people Secondary Certificate (VCE or in professional services, business
OF BUSINESS management and marketing, and the equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: consulting, government and the
CODE: SBSB application of these professional a study score of at least 25 in English public service, sport governing
skills in commercial business, (EAL) or at least 20 in English other bodies, sports clubs, stadia and
DURATION: 4 YEARS
corporate sport, community sport than EAL.* arenas, local/state government
CAMPUS: FP and active recreational settings. agencies, gyms and leisure
centres, leisure planning and sport
vu.edu.au/courses/SBSB development units, community
welfare development agencies,
sports and leisure consultancies,
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schools, outdoor adventure sport
businesses/camps, corporate training
consultancies, health education
™ agencies, and youth work programs.
Accreditations relate to the relevant
Business majors.
BACHELOR OF This course will give you the skills to Completion of an Australian Senior Work as an administrator, officer or
SPORT MANAGEMENT manage professional organisations, Secondary Certificate (VCE or manager in sport governing bodies,
CODE: SBSM major sporting events and sporting equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: clubs, gyms and leisure centres,
facilities. You can major in Outdoor a study score of at least 25 in English community welfare development
DURATION: 3 YEARS Recreation Leadership and gain (EAL) or at least 20 in English other agencies, on outdoor adventure
CAMPUS: FP experience in outdoor adventure, than EAL.* programs at schools, outdoor
adventure sports, outdoor education, adventure camps, state government
vu.edu.au/courses/SBSM and corporate training. Alternatively, agencies, adventure sport businesses,
you can major in Sport and Active corporate training consultancies and
Communities and gain experience youth work programs. Further study
in administrative, management, options include the Master of Sport
and professional-support positions Business and Integrity.
in governing bodies, sport clubs,
sport facilities, sport events,
local government and community
welfare agencies.
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SPORT SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SPORT This double degree course combines Completion of an Australian Senior Many different employment areas will
SCIENCE (HUMAN sport studies with psychological Secondary Certificate (VCE or be open to you upon completion of
MOVEMENT)/BACHELOR OF studies. The psychology equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: the degree, such as exercise and sport
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
specialisation provides preparation a study score of at least 25 in English sciences, fitness, athlete counselling
CODE: SBHP for a fourth year of study in (EAL) or at least 20 in English other and coaching. You may also find
DURATION: 4 YEARS psychology for graduates wishing to than EAL.* employment in areas such as welfare,
achieve professional accreditation. community services and human
CAMPUS: FP With further postgraduate study, resources, or undertake further

vu.edu.au/courses/SBHP graduates may pursue a career as a study to qualify as a teacher or social
registered psychologist. By providing worker. Graduates often continue
a holistic understanding of people’s with further study in psychology or
engagement with sport and exercise, undertake postgraduate study in
the qualification will be widely related fields.
respected through sports,
fitness, exercise and human
movement professions.
BACHELOR OF SPORT This double degree provides you with Completion of an Australian Senior Employment as a manager,
SCIENCE (HUMAN the capabilities and understandings Secondary Certificate (VCE or administrator or sport scientist are
MOVEMENT)/BACHELOR of human movement, and the equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: career options, across professional
OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
structure, practices and participant a study score of at least 25 in English sport, recreation clubs, state and
CODE: SBHS needs of the Australian sport, (EAL) or at least 20 in English other national sporting bodies, community
DURATION: 4 YEARS exercise and active recreation sector. than EAL.* sport clubs and agencies, leisure
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centres, privately run gyms and

CAMPUS: FP fitness centres, stadiums and
vu.edu.au/courses/SBHS facilities, community service
organisations, outdoor recreation
facilities, adventure therapy
providers, corporate health programs,
all levels of government sport
and active recreation services,
commercial sport and sports
management consultancies.
BACHELOR OF This degree will open doors in the Completion of an Australian Senior After graduation you can pursue
SPORT SCIENCE sports science, fitness, exercise Secondary Certificate (VCE or a career in sports science, strength
CODE: SBSA programming and human movement equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: and conditioning coaching, health,
industries. You can specialise a study score of at least 25 in English fitness and personal training, sport
DURATION: 3 YEARS in human movement, sports (EAL) or at least 20 in English other nutrition, sport performance, sport
CAMPUS: FP performance or sports coaching. than EAL.* policy, integrity and governance,
The degree has two main components: sport organisation, management and
vu.edu.au/courses/SBSA a first year program in kinesiology, diversity planning, community sport
biomechanics, human physiology, and health promotion, lecturing, and
exercise psychology and research exercise and sports science research.
methods; followed by an advanced
program in second and third year
consisting of a number of core units,
with the completion of one academic
major and an additional academic
minor, where you can tailor your
program towards areas of future
professional interest. You will have
the opportunity to undertake a
practical placement with one of our
industry partners.
BACHELOR OF Gain knowledge and skills in Completion of an Australian Senior Embark on a career in physical
PHYSICAL EDUCATION physical education and sport science Secondary Certificate (VCE or education, sport science, fitness
AND SPORT SCIENCE through discipline-specific studies equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: and health, exercise rehabilitation or
CODE: SBPH in sport, exercise science and health. a study score of at least 25 in English coaching. Graduates from this course
This three-year degree includes (EAL) or at least 20 in English other who complete postgraduate study
DURATION: 3 YEARS
units of study in games and sports, than EAL.* in education (Master of Teaching)
CAMPUS: FP skill acquisition, motor development, will be qualified to teach in
anatomy, kinesiology, exercise secondary schools.
vu.edu.au/courses/SBPH physiology, biomechanics,
individual fitness activities, aquatics
and nutrition.
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CAMPUSES:
COURSES

DESIGNED

FOR
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CAREER
SUCCESS
D EC L A N
Bachelor of Exercise Science
(Sport Practice)
*


vu.edu.au/pathways

Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 0
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE
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Foundations at VU JYAC 0 (CLINICAL PRACTICE)

ABHE

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 (SPORT PRACTICE)
ABHD
Diploma of Sport Development SIS50612 48

BACHELOR OF FITNESS
SBFI

BACHELOR OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
SBOE
Certificate IV of Fitness SIS40215 0
Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 0 BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

AND SPORT SCIENCE
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 SBPH
Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 0 BACHELOR OF

SPORT MANAGEMENT
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 SBSM

BACHELOR OF SPORT MANAGEMENT/
Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 0 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
SBSB


BACHELOR OF SPORT SCIENCE
Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015 48 SBSA

BACHELOR OF SPORT SCIENCE
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(HUMAN MOVEMENT)/BACHELOR
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES
SBHP
Diploma of Sport Development SIS50612 48 BACHELOR OF SPORT SCIENCE

(HUMAN MOVEMENT)/BACHELOR
OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 SBHS
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 BACHELOR OF

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
Foundations at VU JYAC 0 SBOL

BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22313VIC 0 AND SPORT SCIENCE
SBPH

YOUTH &
VU.EDU.AU/YOUTH-COMMUNITY
YOUTH & COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
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EMPOWER YOURSELF
AND OTHERS WITH A
DEGREE IN THE YOUTH
AND COMMUNITY SECTORS
YOUTH WORK COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
YOUTH & COMMUNITY
Through community development

studies you can find fulfilling work
in social welfare and community
organisations in Australia and abroad.
Our youth work degrees can lead to
a rewarding career supporting young
people to develop their potential.
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Study in the youth Through practical learning with our
and community field and

partners such as Maribyrnong City
Council and Footscray Community PARTNER PROFILE
you’ll have access to a Arts Centre, you’ll gain the skills you
need to be ready for the demands of
FOOTSCRAY
wide range of placement
partnership organisations
an exciting career when you graduate.
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ARTS CENTRE
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through our College of

Arts and Education. We have partnered with
Footscray Community Arts
Centre for over 40 years
to support a shared vision
to celebrate and support
community empowerment.
+ 150
PROFESSIONAL
LOCAL TOP RANKING
FOR HUMANITIES, CULTURE
PARTNERSHIPS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
PLACEMENTS
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL LEARN FROM THE BEST

CULTURE
Access 150+ professional placement VU ranks top in the state for skills
programs through the College of Arts Enrich Melbourne’s west through development in Humanities, Culture
and Education. local partnerships such as Maribyrnong & Social Sciences (Good Universities
City Council and Footscray Community Guide 2018).
Arts Centre.
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SOMETHING THAT REALLY SETS
VU STUDENTS APART IS THE AMOUNT
OF SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THE
UNIVERSITY PROVIDES THEM TO
SUCCEED ON PLACEMENT AND BEYOND.
VU Community Development students Something that really sets VU students

come to FCAC and work with us on arts apart is the amount of support and
initiatives, assisting with the facilitation resources the University provides them
of community engagement in visual to succeed on placement and beyond.
art, performance, music, sound, digital VU staff are incredibly involved and
media and music. dedicated to ensuring students achieve
their goals and are prepared for the
work environment.
Amy McMurtrie
Creative Producer, FCAC
YOUTH & COMMUNITY
GETTING A JOB IN
MY FIELD STRAIGHT
AFTER COMPLETING
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MY DEGREE IS
MY GREATEST
ACHIEVEMENT
TO DATE.
“Professional placements helped Getting a job in my field at
me put my knowledge into practice Melbourne City Mission – as an initial
and build up skills in my field – assessment and planning worker –
particularly building a rapport with straight after completing my degree
clients and colleagues. I got to is my greatest achievement to date.”
attend a UN leadership symposium
in Thailand, which opened a lot of Zenab
new opportunities and connections Bachelor of Youth Work
for me.
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YOUTH & COMMUNITY
YOUTH & COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIPLOMA OF Gain the theoretical knowledge There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and skill set required to manage this course. For employment and job titles such as community
CODE: CHC52115 the development and delivery of practical placement purposes, this development officer, community
programs that enable communities vocational sector typically requires builder, neighbourhood centre
DURATION: 1.5 YEARS to influence and guide their own a current and satisfactory Police manager, project manager,
CAMPUS: FN, BL future through public and social Record Check and Working With settlement worker and community
change processes. Children Check.* housing worker.
vu.edu.au/courses/CHC52115
DIPLOMA OF Enhance your existing knowledge and There are no prerequisites for This course will prepare you for job
COMMUNITY SERVICES skills in direct service work and client this course. For employment and titles such as community welfare
CODE: CHC52015 support in the community welfare practical placement purposes, this worker, community worker, case
sector. Learn to deliver services, vocational sector typically requires manager, program coordinator, case
DURATION: 2 YEARS develop programs and projects for a current and satisfactory Police worker, support facilitator, family
CAMPUS: FN, BL, W people in a range of community based Record Check and Working With support worker and welfare worker.
settings. There is an emphasis on Children Check.*
vu.edu.au/courses/CHC52015 developing service management skills
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in a leadership capacity. This Diploma

includes 400 hours of practical
fieldwork placement and is accredited
with the Australian Community
Workers Association.
BACHELOR OF Make a real difference in the world Completion of an Australian Senior Become a community development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT as a community development Secondary Certificate (VCE or worker, researcher or policy officer
CODE: ABCD practitioner, creating programs equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: in non-government organisations,
and initiatives to build strong, a study score of at least 25 in English community organisations,
DURATION: 3 YEARS participatory and sustainable (EAL) or at least 20 in English other international development agencies
CAMPUS: FP communities. Specialise in global than EAL.* or government.
issues and international community
vu.edu.au/courses/ABCD development, or community
development in the Australian
context. In either specialisation you
will study community development
approaches and develop professional
skills for your career.
YOUTH WORK
BACHELOR OF A sound professional foundation Completion of an Australian Senior This course provides you with
YOUTH WORK for working with young people, this Secondary Certificate (VCE or the knowledge and skills to work
CODE: ABYW course will help you acquire practical equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: with young people in a range of
management and leadership skills a study score of at least 25 in English community settings. Upon completion
DURATION: 3 YEARS to help young people learn about (EAL) or at least 20 in English other of this course you may be eligible
CAMPUS: FP themselves, others and society than EAL.* to apply for entry to a Master of
via informal educational activities Teaching degree or pursue a career
vu.edu.au/courses/ABYW which combine enjoyment, challenge in local government.
and learning.
BACHELOR OF YOUTH This course has been designed to Completion of an Australian Senior This course provides the knowledge,
WORK /BACHELOR OF provide you with an understanding Secondary Certificate (VCE or skills and understanding to work with
SPORT MANAGEMENT of working with young people in equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: young people in a range of community
CODE: EBYS community and sport and recreation a study score of at least 25 in English settings. It also has multiple
settings, as well as a sound (EAL) or at least 20 in English other employment exit points in the areas
DURATION: 4 YEARS
knowledge of the structure and than EAL.* of youth work, sport management and
CAMPUS: FP practices of the Australian sport and sport and community development.
management industry. You will also Upon completion of this course you
vu.edu.au/courses/EBYS develop a critical awareness of the may be eligible to apply for entry to
benefits of recreation while working a Master of Teaching degree.
with young people, particularly those
in disadvantaged communities.
*

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BACHELOR OF YOUTH WORK
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BACHELOR OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
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A COMMUNITY
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CITY FLINDERS CAMPUS FOOTSCRAY NICHOLSON CAMPUS

Located in Melbourne’s central business district, Located in the heart of culturally diverse Footscray and just
directly opposite Flinders Street Station. a few minutes’ walk from the train station. This relaxed and
friendly campus has a learning commons, childcare facilities,
and a recreation centre, as well as its own café and training
restaurant VenU.
CITY KING CAMPUS
Our health and beauty education centre, located close
to Southern Cross Station. A hair and beauty salon on-site
is run by our beauty students and open to the public.
ST ALBANS CAMPUS
Our health and nutrition research and learning centre, set in
a landscape of native grasses and gum trees. You’ll find
a gym, and student-staffed nutrition and osteopathy clinics
CITY QUEEN CAMPUS on site and open to the public. There’s plenty of parking
A stunning heritage building where our law students study. available and a train station just a short walk away.
Situated in the middle of Melbourne’s legal precinct,
it houses two moot courts, a law library, computer labs,
lecture theatres and seminar rooms.
SUNSHINE CAMPUS
The learning hub for our building and construction trade
courses, a range of engineering courses and our Western
FOOTSCRAY PARK CAMPUS Melbourne English Program (WMEP). A world-class trade
Our largest campus and the western region’s hub for training centre, Construction Futures, opened here in 2012.
education, located only 10 minutes by train from the CBD.
Enjoy modern facilities including our world-class sport
and learning precinct, fitness and aquatic centre, childcare
facilities and an impressive learning commons. WERRIBEE CAMPUSES
Our Werribee campuses are part of a modern technology
precinct. Our West campus hosts a centre for new and
innovative research into water and food science. Our East
campus has a purpose built construction training complex.
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FOOTSCRAY UNIVERSITY TOWN Features and facilities include:
Footscray is recognised as a hub of knowledge, learning, • exhibition and events program

creativity and opportunity in a bold and innovative • free WiFi
partnership between VU and Maribyrnong City Council
known as Footscray University Town. • coworking spaces
• Hatch Design Studio
This long-term initiative seeks to contribute to Footscray’s
development as a great place for students to live, work • Skills & Jobs Centre.
and study.
vu.edu.au/metrowest
As a VU student, you can get involved with a range of
exciting events, including discussions and seminars, the
biennial Footscray Art Prize, Picturing Footscray photography
prize, and community festivals such as West Projections,
KINDRED STUDIOS
that provide unique occasions for collaboration with Kindred Studios in Yarraville offers VU music and sound
local communities. production students the opportunity to gain hands-on
experience in a professional facility.
vu.edu.au/fut
The studio features a range of state-of-the-art spaces
including band rehearsal rooms, a recording studio,
co-working spaces, a licensed performance venue,
VU AT METROWEST café and TV studio. It has been ranked among the top
VU at MetroWest is our multipurpose community hub in the ten work spaces in the world (Lonely Planet, 2017).
heart of Footscray. It’s open to the local community as well as
VU students and staff, and is part of our Footscray University
Town project.
HOW MUCH WILL
MY COURSE COST?
Course costs vary, depending on Course fees also differ between courses and can be affected
by the electives you choose.
whether you are a government-funded
Below is a discipline based guide to costs at the time of
or full fee-paying student. publication, July 2019.
For the latest information and a more detailed guide to study

costs, including VU’s unit fee schedule, visit vu.edu.au/fees
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STUDENT CONTRIBUTION BAND

BAND 1 BAND 2 BAND 3
Humanities Computing Law
Behavioural science Built environment Dentistry
Social studies Other health Medicine
Education Allied health Veterinary science
Clinical psychology Engineering Accounting
Foreign languages Surveying Administration
Visual and performing arts Agriculture Economics
Nursing Mathematics Commerce
Statistics
Science
$6,444 $9,185 $10,754

Maximum Student Maximum Student Maximum Student
Contribution (2018) Contribution (2018) Contribution (2018)
This information was extracted from the Australian Government’s Study Assist website, February 2019.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

FULL FEE PLACE (FFP) COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACE (CSP)
You must pay the full cost of your course. Course fees are shared between students and the Australian
Government, which subsidises your course fees.
All domestic undergraduate students at Victoria University
are automatically enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported
Place (CSP).
HECS-HELP
The Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program,
The table above shows the maximum student contribution
HECS-HELP, allows Australian citizens and Humanitarian Visa
and full fee amount for 2018 admissions, per year of full-time
holders to borrow the amount of your student contribution
study. These amounts are indexed each year.
and pay it back once you are in the workforce and earning
You are also required to pay an annual Student Services a specified amount. studyassist.gov.au
and Amenities Fee.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In 2019 this amounted to $303 for full-time students
and $151.50 for part-time students in university courses For information on fees, select your course from the list
and $151.50 for full or part-time students in TAFE courses. online at vu.edu.au/courses/international
vu.edu.au/ssaf
UPON
COMPLETING VCE,
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I WAS HONOURED
TO RECEIVE A
VU SCHOLARSHIP.
“Without it, I wouldn’t be where I am

today, studying full-time and looking
forward to an internship with law firm,
Hall & Wilcox.”
Joseph
Bachelor of Laws/
Bachelor of Business
SCHOLARSHIPS
To help our students succeed, each year Collectively, our range of scholarships is one of the
most comprehensive in Victoria. The table below details

we award and facilitate scholarships to scholarships available to students commencing study
support education at all levels of study. at an undergraduate level.
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION VALUE & BENEFITS HOW TO APPLY

ACCESS These flagship programs for Visit the website later Visit vu.edu.au/scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS VU are currently under review in 2019. later in 2019 for details.
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to assist more students in

VU ACHIEVEMENT
the future.
SCHOLARSHIPS
CHANCELLOR’S
SCHOLARSHIPS
ASYLUM SEEKER Available to nominated asylum $5000 per year Applicants will be nominated
SCHOLARSHIPS seekers who have completed for up to four years. by the University.
a TAFE qualification through For further details, please see
Victoria University Polytechnic vu.edu.au/scholarships
or St Joseph’s Flexible Learning
Centre – North Melbourne and
been accepted into a VU higher
education degree.
GEORGE Available to Year 12 students and $7500 per year Applications open in August.
ALEXANDER non-school leavers aged between for up to three years. For further details visit
FOUNDATION 18 and 25 years who are planning vu.edu.au/george-alexander-
LEADERSHIP to enrol in a VU undergraduate scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS course in 2020 and have attained
a minimum ATAR score of 80.00.
KIRNER KOSKY Available to young women from $5000 per year for up to Applications open in August.
SCHOLARSHIP the west of Melbourne who have five years. Mentoring from For further details visit
faced barriers and challenges in a female community leader. vu.edu.au/kirner-kosky-
their academic and personal life. scholarship
INDIGENOUS Available to commencing and Indigenous Commonwealth Applications open in May.

COMMONWEALTH continuing full-time VU students Education Costs Scholarship For further details visit
SCHOLARSHIPS of Indigenous or Torres Strait (ICECS): $2716 per year for up vu.edu.au/indigenous-
Islander descent. Applicants to four years of study. commonwealth-scholarships
must be in receipt of a Centrelink Indigenous Commonwealth
benefit or otherwise able to prove Accommodation Scholarship
financial hardship. Applicants (ICAS): $5435 per year for up
are ranked on financial need, to four years of study.
educational background
Indigenous Access
and social disadvantage.
Scholarship (IAS): $5128 for
one year of study.
VU SPORT Available for outstanding VU Elite High Performance – up Applications open in April.
SCHOLARSHIPS student athletes to balance to $2000, VU fitness centre For further information email
study with the demands of elite- membership, academic eliteathletes@vu.edu.au
level sport. Applicants must be flexibility and travel grants. or visit
participating as an athlete at a Emerging Athlete – as above vu.edu.au/scholarships
national or international level, or but up to $750.
have the potential to reach those

levels (depending on category).
The Aspiring Athlete category is
equity based.
WESTERN CHANCES Available to commencing full-time $1000 per year for the Applications taken in January
SCHOLARSHIPS VU students from Melbourne’s duration of the course or For further details visit
west who have received for a maximum of four years. westernchances.org.au
a Western Chances Scholarship
at secondary school.
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+ 200 ASYLUM
DEDICATED
SEEKERS
SPORT
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS
ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION FOR ALL SUPPORTING ASYLUM SEEKERS INSPIRING ELITE ATHLETES
Over 200 scholarships offered annually Dedicated scholarships to fund asylum Sport scholarships to support elite
to a wide range of students. seekers pursuing higher education. and aspiring student athletes.
SUPPORT SERVICES
VU takes student support seriously – ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT
we want you to achieve your best during ISLANDER STUDENTS

your time with us. Whether you need VU recognises and respects the Ancestors and Elders of
the Kulin peoples as traditional owners of University land.
support with your studies, career advice,
or health referrals, we’re here to help. The Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit can
assist with any queries from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students. This includes access to a computer
Below are just some of the services lab, accommodation, enrolment, admissions and financial
we offer. You can see our full assistance, Koori community events, referrals to service
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delivery organisations, study skill support, and transport.

range of support services at
vu.edu.au/student-support Moondani Balluk provides a culturally safe space for all
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Please feel
free to drop in and meet other students and staff. We have
offices at Footscray Park Campus and St Albans Campuses.
LEARNING HUBS
The University has also appointed an Aboriginal Student
Learning Hubs are welcoming on-campus spaces where you
Life Project Officer who is also available to assist Aboriginal
can get advice on your university work and guidance on your
and Torres Strait Islander students with navigating the
career in person, as well as after-hours online advice.
services and programs available through the Student
They offer practical workshops and drop-in sessions Services department.
dedicated to maths, writing, digital-literacy, research and
vu.edu.au/indigenous
careers support, with further support and guidance available
moondani.balluk@vu.edu.au
via Student Mentors. Learning Hubs are located at:
03 9919 2836
• Footscray Park Campus
We have offices at Footscray Park Campus
• St Albans Campus and St Albans Campuses.
• City Flinders Campus
Footscray Park Campus
• Footscray Nicholson Campus Building G, Level 5, rooms G518 and G519
• City Queen Campus. St Albans Campus
Building 4, room 42109
We also offer employability workshops at Sunshine
and Werribee.
vu.edu.au/learning-hub
campuses.learninghub@vu.edu.au
WITH ALL OF VU’S
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
STUDENT SERVICES,

Do you have difficulty with reading, concentrating, writing,
meeting deadlines, taking notes or being understood?
Accessibility Services at VU provides advice and assistance
for students with a health condition or disability that
I’M SUPPORTED AT
impacts their study. The condition may be permanent,
ongoing or temporary. All services are designed to minimise
the impact on your learning and help you to succeed.
EVERY STEP.
Students are invited to attend a confidential meeting
with an Accessibility Liaison Officer, who will talk to you
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about support services available. These are summarised
in an Access Plan and include: alternative assessment
arrangements, specialised equipment, alternate format
course materials, assistive technology and, if relevant,
individual support services.
For more information and to access the Accessibility

Services Registration Kit please visit vu.edu.au/disability
To make an appointment, email

accessibility@vu.edu.au or call 03 9919 5400.
WELFARE
Free and confidential support is available to help you
develop practical skills to better manage your time, money
and personal matters so you can make the most of your
studies and uni life.
If required, we can also link you to community organisations

for assistance with cultural issues, drug and alcohol use,
consumer rights, legal issues and women’s support services.
vu.edu.au/welfare
student.support@vu.edu.au
03 9919 6100
WANT TO KNOW MORE?

See our full range of support services at
vu.edu.au/student-support
DELIGHT
Diploma of Business (Enterprise)
Bachelor of Business
ACCOMMODATION
Having a comfortable, convenient and secure place to
stay while you’re studying will make your uni experience

enjoyable and support your wellbeing.
We are here to help you find accommodation that suits all

your needs – and your budget.
CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
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UNILODGE @ VU OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

Our purpose built multi-storey student accommodation If you are considering off-campus accommodation, we have
complex located directly opposite VU’s Footscray Park a Student Housing Database which students can access for
Campus offers studio, two and six-bedroom luxury apartment listings of rooms or properties to rent.
living for over 500 students. The new twin-bedded
studios are particularly popular for the budget-conscious. If you would like further assistance, student advisers at VUHQ
Fully furnished apartments, study rooms, in-house theatre can offer budgeting advice, tenancy tips and information to
and much more await you. Utilities and WiFi are already help you find accommodation that is right for you.
included in your rent.
vu.edu.au/housing
The benefits of living in university accommodation
are many, including:
• Convenient location providing you with access to all
campus services, facilities and activities.
• Opportunities to meet and mix with other students
from all over the world.
• A safe and secure place to live and study – with
24 hour security, nearby shuttle buses to and from public
transport and after-hours security escorts from campus.
• Engaging resident programs, additional student support
services and activities.
• Close to public transport to VU’s other campuses.
• Easy access to shopping, vibrant cafés and markets in
Footscray and surrounding suburbs.
• Affordable rent – considering the abundant amenities,
and when compared to low quality and higher priced
student accommodation in the CBD.
In partnership with UniLodge, VU offers guaranteed

accommodation to eligible new and continuing full-time
domestic and international students.
Find out more about the accommodation guarantee at

vu.edu.au/accommodation-guarantee
unilodge.com.au/lodge/vu
vu@unilodge.com.au
03 9998 8490
WANT TO
KNOW MORE?

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1300 VIC UNI (1300 842 864)
BROWSE OUR COURSES
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VISIT START.VU.EDU.AU
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We are first and foremost a university

THERE’S MORE make sure our students feel that too.

WHAT IS VU’S BLOCK MODEL? WHY IS VU’S BLOCK MODEL

at once as you would at any other university, the Victoria 1

Subjects with labs and professional experience (called

Assessments have been designed to be completed within

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SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO

OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL

1 BLOCK = 4 WEEKS BLOCK 3 INTAKE MID YEAR INTAKE

FLEXIBLE TIMETABLE EXAMPLE TIMETABLES

This timetable gives you an

Through our Learning Hubs, on-campus centres for skill

to find employment in your chosen field.

With all this additional support, it’s no surprise that our

IN 2018, MORE STUDENTS PERFORMED

83.9% 26.7% 22.2%

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC PASS RATES HIGH DISTINCTIONS

NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING Up 14.7 points to 82.1% Up 6.8 points to 15.6%

Data for 2018 compared to 2017 (pre-block model).

MODEL’S MORE personal training.

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WORKLOAD HAS They think VU’s Block

With an inclusive and supportive ELITE STUDENT ATHLETE PROGRAM

03 9919 4433 or eliteathletes@vu.edu.au

For example, you can start your education with us at certificate

Find out about scholarships you may be eligible to apply

Through VU’s Block Model, the offerings of our TAFE division,

programs, you can find the perfect combination of study

Find out more at

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For more information email vet.dtss@vu.edu.au or visit vu.edu.au/vet-dtss

FURTHER AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TAFE) DURATION

DIPLOMA AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA

HIGHER EDUCATION – UNDERGRADUATE DURATION

HIGHER EDUCATION – POSTGRADUATE DURATION

MASTER AND DOCTORAL DEGREES

life-changing experiences in exciting in travel grants to support student

tour or short program for 2-4 weeks. Abroad team.

“We focussed on maternal and early

The entire experience has given

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Have fun at student social events held regularly throughout

FIND YOUR TRIBE

INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE MAKING CONNECTIONS ENRICHING THE WEST

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SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE FACILITIES

SPORT AND FITNESS

precinct with cutting-edge science facilities and a research

EVENT MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL RISK

HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

INTERNATIONAL TRADE MANAGEMENT

MARKETING SUPPLY CHAIN AND