2024-vu-international-course-guide

VU INTERNATIONAL
COURSE GUIDE 2024
SUCCEED WITH THE

VU BLOCK MODEL –
®
FLEXIBLE, FOCUSED
STUDY IN AUSTRALIA’S
BEST STUDENT CITY
FIND FOCUS
Discover more about our
award-winning vocational and
higher education courses
IN THE HEART
OF MELBOURNE
At Victoria University (VU), you’ll discover your new
second home, making friends, building networks and
graduating with the skills, knowledge and confidence to BEFORE I STARTED MY
succeed in your future career. We’re a world-class COURSE, I THOUGHT
university, renowned for our inclusive environment,
industry connections and innovative approach to education.
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
WAS THE BEST PLACE
With over 4000 industry partners, VU keeps all courses FOR ME. NOW I’VE
up-to-date with the latest technology and trends. Our
award-winning VU Block Model® will allow you to achieve
COMPLETED MY
your best by studying one or two subjects at a time in COURSE, I STILL FEEL
small, interactive classes, a teaching method that has THE SAME.
significantly improved student engagement and results.
No matter what course you study – vocational,
undergraduate or postgraduate – you’ll benefit from SUE, CHINA
Graduate Diploma of Early
state-of-the-art facilities, supportive staff and practical, Childhood Education
real-world learning, with opportunities for work
placements and industry projects. VU students
come from over 175 different countries, bringing
vibrancy and diversity to our campuses in Melbourne
– Australia’s number one student city*.
*QS, Best Student Cities 2024 (Melbourne ranks 4th in the world)
Contents
4 Welcome to Melbourne 16 VU Block Model 26 Fees and living costs 56 Research
6 VU at a glance 18 Campus life 28 Accommodation 60 Entry requirements
8 Our campuses 20 Student support 30 VU English 62 How to apply
12 Industry connections 22 International scholarships 32 Pathways
14 Employment support 24 Life in Melbourne 36 VU course index
MELBOURNE
Discover more about
life in Melbourne
AUSTRALIA’S
NUMBER ONE
STUDENT CITY
Welcome to Melbourne – the friendliest city in the world!1
It’s also Australia’s cultural capital, best student city2,
most liveable city3 – the list goes on and on. Whatever THE MOMENT
you enjoy, you’ll find it in Melbourne, from the biggest I LANDED IN
and best sporting events – the Australian Open tennis,
the Formula 1 Grand Prix, your introduction to the
MELBOURNE, I WAS
passionate world of the Australian Football League – to AWESTRUCK BY
amazing live music, restaurants and nightlife. There’s EVERYTHING IN MY
food for every taste, and an endless selection of film, ENVIRONMENT. I LOVE
theatre, comedy, art and multicultural celebrations. THE FOOD. I LOVE
It’s such a diverse and exciting city, with over 170,000 THE DIVERSITY. YOU
international students enjoying the beautiful parks and NEVER RUN OUT OF
beaches, the excellent shopping, the friendly locals THINGS TO DO.
and plenty of Aussie sunshine, even if the weather’s
changeable – welcome to four seasons in one day!
Oh, and did we mention the coffee? Best in the world, JANICE, THE PHILIPPINES
they say, and great to get you through your assignments. Master of Digital Media
Hear what VU international

students love about living
in Melbourne
1
William Russell, World’s Friendliest Cities 2022
2
QS, Best Student Cities 2024 (Melbourne ranks 4th in the world)
3
Economist Intelligence Unit, 2023 Global Liveability Index (Melbourne ranks 3rd in the world)
4
5 5
NO. 1
FOR EDUCATIONAL FOCUSED, FLEXIBLE STATE-OF-THE-ART
EXPERIENCE LEARNING CAMPUS FACILITIES
International students ranked Achieve more through our Our world-class campuses in
VU as Victoria’s top university award-winning VU Block Model. central and west Melbourne include
for quality of entire educational Build the skills you need through the exciting new VU City Tower, a
experience in the 2022 QILT flexible learning, studying one or purpose-built, 32-level building.
Student Experience Survey. two subjects at a time.
VU AT A G
RANKED TOP 2% MULTIPLE PATHWAYS A VIBRANT
VU is ranked in the top 2% AND ENTRY OPTIONS STUDENT LIFE
of universities worldwide
With courses from TAFE through Make friends through our
(Times Higher Education 2024).
to higher education, and many clubs and societies. With
For sport science, we’re
pathways between – you can students from 175 countries,
ranked 7th in the world
study your way and create your VU is a place where everyone
(ShanghaiRankings 2022).
own career path at VU. feels welcome.
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NO. 1
FOR PROFESSIONAL REAL INDUSTRY
26,300
WORK PLACEMENTS
SKILLS CONNECTIONS IN 2022
Ranked Australia’s top university With over 4000 industry partners, Our priority is setting you up
for technical and professional we keep all courses up-to-date to achieve your career goals.
skills (QILT Employer Satisfaction and ensure you gain real-world In 2022 we helped almost 26,300
Survey 2022). connections and experiences. students land job placements.
GLANCE Find out more
INTERACTIVE AN EASIER
93%
HIGH PASS
CLASSES TRANSITION RATE
Our small, workshop-style classes From social life to study tips, The VU Block Model has
lead to better interaction and VU First Year College® teachers improved student engagement
connections. VU ranked No.1 in provide specialised support to and results. In 2022, the unit
Victoria for Learner Engagement help you get the most out of pass rate for international
in 2020, 2021 and 2022 (QILT). your university experience. students was over 93%.
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CAMPUSES
world-class campuses
BUILT FOR
SUCCESS
VU’s state-of-the-art campuses offer industry-focused
facilities and welcoming communities. Our roots are in the
west of Melbourne, with established campuses in the lively WHEN I ARRIVED, I
multicultural suburbs of Footscray, St Albans, Sunshine HAD SUCH A GREAT
and Werribee. Our exciting new City Campus features the
32-level VU City Tower in the heart of Melbourne’s central
IMPRESSION OF
business district (CBD). VICTORIA UNIVERSITY.
IT WAS THE FIRST
Each campus is centred on specific industries and combines TIME I’D SEEN SUCH
innovative, practical learning with onsite business
partnerships. These focused campuses mean you’ll get
A BIG UNIVERSITY
the best and most relevant learning, wherever your studies WITH DIFFERENT
may take you. CAMPUSES AND
GREAT RESOURCES.
Exciting facilities include simulation, robotics and
high-performance testing labs; industry-supported facilities,
such as the Cisco Cyber Security Training Centre and the SAP
Next Gen Lab; contemporary learning spaces and the latest LOANDY, INDONESIA
technology for vocational skills development. You’ll also be Master of Global Public Health
able to make the most of our great libraries, learning hubs,
sports facilities, swimming pools, cafés, childcare centres
and low-cost professional services, including hair, beauty
and massage therapy.
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CAMPUSES
Take a tour of the
VU City Campus
UP CLOSE
CITY CAMPUS
The new VU City Campus, opened on campus. Just next door is 295 STUDYING IN THE CENTRE OF
in 2022, embodies the university Queen Street, a historic building MELBOURNE GAVE ME THE
campus of the future. Study in within Melbourne’s legal precinct
the bustling heart of Melbourne’s that’s home to our moot court and
OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE
central business district (CBD), a law library. MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
five minute walk from Flagstaff I WAS ABLE TO MAKE
Disciplines FRIENDS AND MEET A LOT OF
train station.
In our 32-level City Tower building
Beauty, Business, Community PROFESSIONALS AND EXPERTS.
Development, Criminology, Digital
you’ll enjoy collaborative classes Media, Early Childhood Education,
with skyline views, outstanding English, Health, Information
facilities, student-run health and HANG, VIETNAM
Technology, Law/Legal Practice Master of Enterprise Resource Planning
beauty clinics, and the opportunity
to connect with industry partners
FOOTSCRAY CAMPUSES ST ALBANS CAMPUS SUNSHINE AND WERRIBEE
Discover the original home of Our St Albans Campus is a hub for Our Sunshine and Werribee
VU in the multicultural centre of health and nutrition research, with campuses feature new skills
Footscray, only 10 minutes by train simulated nursing, midwifery and training facilities with a
from the CBD. Learn in world-class paramedicine labs. This campus strong focus on construction,
facilities (like our multimillion- also includes the state-of-the-art engineering and health sciences.
dollar sport science labs and our Cyber Security Training Centre,
Disciplines
hospitality training restaurant, where students participate in
VenU) and enjoy our learning hubs, cyber simulations. Construction, Health, Nursing.
gym and pool. Supervision for research
Set in a landscape of native grasses degrees may also be available in
Disciplines and gum trees, you’ll find a gym other disciplines.
Footscray Park: Arts, Business, and student-staffed nutrition and
Construction, Community Services, osteopathy clinics on site and open
Criminal Justice, Education, to the public.
Engineering, Information Disciplines
Technology, Project Management,
Arts, Biomedical Sciences, Cyber
Psychology, Science, Sport Science
Security and IT, Health, Nursing,
Footscray Nicholson: Business, Nutrition, Paramedicine
Commercial Cookery, Early
Childhood Education and Care,
Education, Hospitality, Information
Technology, Teacher Education
Take a tour of our

Footscray campuses
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REAL JOB SKILLS
Hear from VU
international students
about employability and
career support
& INDUSTRY
CONNECTIONS
Everything you do at VU is including formal work MY DEGREE EQUIPPED ME
designed to lay the right placements, projects with WITH THE SKILLS AND
foundations for a successful partners and collaborators, COMPETENCIES I NEEDED, AND
career. Whatever you study, structured volunteering and THE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
you’ll gain industry-relevant even paid employment.
skills and invaluable real-life
AVAILABLE ENSURED I GRABBED
experience – on and off campus.
From FIFA to SAP, Western OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY CAME
Health to Cisco, local and global ALONG.
With over 4000 industry partners, businesses can provide you with
we keep all our courses up-to- real workplace experience, and
date with the latest technology those based on campus can help
DIVYA, INDIA
and trends. You’ll benefit from you develop your skills in shared Master of Business
practical learning opportunities state-of-the-art facilities.
DURING MY DEGREE, I DID
TWO INTERNSHIPS AND
VU PROVIDED ME WITH
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.
IT REALLY BOOSTED MY
CONFIDENCE TO KNOW I’D
BE READY FOR MY FUTURE
CAREER.
NEERAJ, INDIA
Master of Applied
Information Technology
SAP & CISCO WESTERN HEALTH FIFA

Build up-to-date industry skills Gain unbeatable workplace experience VU is now the first university in the
and experience through our close with one of our key partners, Western world to become an official FIFA
partnerships with SAP and Cisco, two Health. Every year, almost 1000 VU Research Institute for Football
world leaders in business management students complete clinical placements Technology, developing cutting-
software. In 2022, VU was selected and over 110,000 hours of work-based edge innovation in partnership with
by SAP Australia and New Zealand to learning at a number of Western Health football’s global governing body.
host Australia’s first SAP Academy, locations. With Victoria’s largest ever Our sport science academics have
helping our students and others to hospital being built on our doorstep in developed offside technology used
gain the right skills for the jobs of the Footscray, the possibilities for career at the 2022 World Cup and new data
future. We’ve also partnered with Cisco progression across many disciplines insights for Australian Open tennis
Systems to launch the state-of-the-art – health, wellbeing, IT, HR, aged care, players. VU has climbed to 7th in the
Cyber Security Training Centre at our engineering, social and youth work – world in the 2022 ShanghaiRanking’s
St Albans campus. are endless. Global Ranking of Sport Science
Schools and Departments.
Our key industry collaborators include:
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EMPLOYMENT
Discover more about the
great career services and
support at VU
SUPPORT FOR THE

CAREER YOU WANT
VU is currently ranked the VU EMPLOY CAREER MENTORING
number one university in Australia
for graduate professional skills*. VU Employ is our career advice Our Career Mentoring Program,
All our courses are designed and service for your job search needs. run by VU Employ, offers the
regularly reviewed in consultation Specialist career advisors and opportunity to learn from
with industry leaders to ensure industry partners offer guidance experienced VU alumni and
they stay relevant and up-to-date, and consultations, workshops industry partners. Choose from a
preparing you for career success. and mentoring for both casual range of mentors with real-world
and career employment. experience in your field, and gain
In 2022, VU students took part in
insightful one-to-one advice
more than 26,300 job placements, Learn how to write a resume and
about how to transition smoothly
facilitated by our Work Integrated cover letter, build your business
from university into employment.
Learning program. We offer a wide profile, practice interview skills,
range of employability support develop a career plan and access You can also work towards
programs and regularly bring our job search board. VU Employ achieving a Career Ready Award
industry partners onto campus also offers specialist advice to by participating in over 80
to speak to students, so you can help you understand Australian hours of career development
deepen your connections as part work rights and culture, and you activities designed to boost your
of your course. can access the service for two employability.
years after graduation.
*QILT 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey – No. 1 for technical skills (application of technical and professional knowledge)
I RECENTLY GOT A NEW JOB IN AN
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL. I’M A LITTLE
BIT NERVOUS, BUT I KNOW THAT I’LL
DO GREAT. IF YOU GIVE YOURSELF A
CHANCE, YOU’LL BE SURPRISED WITH
HOW WELL YOU CAN DO.
SHAR, THE PHILIPPINES

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
Teacher, St Bernard’s College
THE COURSE OFFERED ME MY COURSE COORDINATOR HAD

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND REALLY GOOD INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS,
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. AND HE CONSTANTLY INTRODUCED US
MY INTERNSHIP AT A VU PARTNER TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. IT FEELS
GAVE ME PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AMAZING THAT I’VE ALREADY FOUND A
AND DEVELOPED MY SOFT SKILLS. JOB IN MY FIELD.
HANG, VIETNAM LAHIRU, SRI LANKA

Master of Enterprise Resource Planning Master of Project Management
Academic Competence Centre Support Officer, SAP Design Coordinator, Aurecon
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FLEXIBLE BUILD THE SKILLS YOU NEED
LEARNING
The practical, flexible VU Block Model allows
you to build the skills you need for your career.
We collaborate with industry partners to
design career-focused courses so you can get
TO BUILD
to where you want to go. You’ll benefit from
practical learning opportunities, including
industry projects and placements. The VU
Block Model has also improved engagement
YOUR DEGREE
and results, with unit pass rates over 93% for
international students in 2022.
Our higher education courses

are taught through our award-
HOW VU BLOCK
winning VU Block Model. An
innovative and internationally
MODEL WORKS
recognised teaching and learning
model, it has a proven track
record of academic and career
success for our students. SEMES TER 1
The VU Block Model is different
to other learning methods as it BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3
allows you to focus on one or 18 MAR – 19 APR 29 APR – 24 MAY
19 FEB – 15 MAR
two subjects at a time, rather
than studying multiple subjects
at once. ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS
This means you'll have more time

to get to know your teachers
and classmates, put theory into SEMES TER 1
practice, apply your knowledge
to real-world scenarios, and build
the skills and confidence needed BLOCK 1 BLOC
to enter your chosen career. 19 FEB – 19 APR 29 APR –
ASSESSMENTS ASSESS
Hear what our international
students love about the
VU Block Model ◆ Study one subject at a time, in
four-week blocks. Some postgraduate
students study two subjects at
a time in eight-week blocks.
◆ Get practical skills and industry
experience that prepares you
for the career you want.
◆ Learn in small, interactive classes
where your voice is heard.
◆ Enjoy more flexibility for your
social life, work, family and
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everything else that matters.
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CONNECT AND COLLABORATE FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE LEARNING
Your classes are held in interactive Classes are small and collaborative with more
learning spaces, including industry face-to-face time with your teacher. There are
partner facilities. You’ll collaborate also options to fast-track or pause your studies
with your classmates and get real-time if life demands a break. The VU Block Model
feedback on your assessments as you allows you to focus on one or two subjects at
progress. It’s a way of learning that a time through three hour classes, three days
connects you to other students, to your a week. Focused, flexible timetables help
teachers and to industry partners – and you balance study with work and personal
ultimately your chosen career. commitments. You’ll also benefit from faster
feedback on all your assessments.
4-WEEK MODEL: ALL UNDERGRADUATE & SOME POSTGRADUATE COURSES

SEMESTER 2
WINTER SUMMER
BLOCK BLOCK
BLOCK 4 (OPTIONAL) BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 (OPTIONAL)
27 MAY – 21 JUN 1 JUL – 26 JUL 29 JUL – 23 AUG 26 AUG – 20 SEP 30 SEP – 25 OCT 28 OCT – 22 NOV 4 NOV – 24 JAN
ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS
8-WEEK MODEL: SOME POSTGRADUATE COURSES

SEMESTER 2
WINTER SUMMER
BLOCK BLOCK
CK 2 (OPTIONAL) BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 (OPTIONAL)
– 21 JUN 1 JUL – 26 JUL 29 JUL – 20 SEP 30 SEP – 22 NOV 25 NOV – 7 FEB
SMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS
WITH THE BLOCK MODEL, THERE ARE FLEXIBLE TIMETABLE OPTIONS

TO HELP BALANCE YOUR PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC
COMMITMENTS. THE BEST THING IS THE CLASSES ARE VERY ENGAGING
– MORE LIKE WORKSHOPS WHERE YOU CAN INTERACT WITH STUDENTS
AND STAFF MEMBERS, WHICH WAS REALLY HELPFUL AND EXCITING.
CHESHNA, MAURITIUS
Bachelor of Business
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MAKE THE MOST
Hear what VU
love about campus life
OF YOUR TIME AT VU
Get involved in the things that existing hobby. There are several It’s easy to look after your mind
matter to you at VU and balance week-long events throughout the and body at one of our campus
your study, work and social life. year that contribute to big ideas gyms with great facilities,
It all begins at O-Fest, our version and give everybody a voice on including pools, indoor sports
of orientation, where you can important topics like sustainability, courts, athletics track and
meet and get to know other inclusion, Pride and refugee personal trainers. Enjoy some alone
students, sign up to VU clubs and support. time and work out on your own, or
societies or start your own. join a team and compete against
Integrate into the community
other universities.
Throughout your studies, watch and gain valuable experience
free open-air movies at our Twilight and contacts through our
Cinema Nights, learn more about volunteering opportunities.
multicultural Melbourne in Cultural V4U is an annual volunteering day
Diversity Week, and enjoy yourself that connects VU staff and students
with friends at one of our end- with communities in Melbourne’s
of-subject parties. VU offers the western suburbs: the heartland
perfect opportunity to discover of VU.
new interests or build on an
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SUPPORTING
Find out more
about our student
support services
YOUR SUCCESS
At VU, we believe in learning life and work advice, learning I WOULD DEFINITELY
environments where everyone support and accessibility services. RECOMMEND VU BECAUSE
feels welcome, comfortable We also offer free and confidential
and heard. Our diverse and counselling and on-campus health
OF THE SUPPORT IT GAVE
welcoming community is set up advice to all our students. ME AND BECAUSE OF THE
to support you from orientation SENSE OF COMMUNITY
From meeting you at the airport
to graduation. We want you to
when you first arrive in Australia
AND BELONGING
achieve your best and enjoy all
to providing free employment BETWEEN THE STAFF,
the benefits of an international
guidance for up to two years after THE LECTURERS AND MY
education. CLASSMATES.
graduation, VU support staff will
To help this happen, we offer be there from day one to help you
extensive support services to help achieve your goals.
you settle in and get the most
DIANA, COLOMBIA
from your time here. VU advisors Master of International
are available to assist you with Community Development
AIRPORT PICK-UP STUDENT SUCCESS PLANS VUHQ
When you first arrive in VU Student Advisors are trained to VUHQ is the name of our student
Melbourne, we can welcome you discuss your university study goals service centres, your first point of
at the airport and take you to your to keep you motivated and inspired contact for assistance, advice and
accommodation. This free service to reach your dream career. They support. Located at every campus,
is available if you register your can help you develop a Success VUHQ’s friendly student advisors
request at least 5 days before your Plan, tailored to your situation, so can help you connect with the
arrival. You will be greeted in the you can spend more time enjoying services and support you need to
arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport. everything that VU has to offer. succeed at VU.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT LEARNING HUBS COUNSELLING SERVICES

Adjusting to a new culture and Get in-person study advice and Free and confidential support
environment is both exciting and guidance at our on-campus is available to help you develop
challenging. Our International Learning Hubs. We offer daily practical skills to better manage
Student Support team can help drop-in sessions and practical your time, money and personal
you understand what’s required workshops on everything from matters. We can also link you
of you as an international student writing skills to time management. to community organisations for
and make the most of all the Further help is available via our assistance with cultural issues,
opportunities and support student mentors and 24/7 online consumer rights, legal issues and
that’s available. service, Learning Hub Tutoring. women’s support services.
Hear from VU
about our student
support
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INTERNATIONAL
Discover more
about current
VU international
scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
At Victoria University, we have a strong commitment
to providing high quality, accessible education. We are
proud to offer university-funded scholarships to support I’M ASTONISHED
international students and reward your achievements, as BY HOW MUCH I’VE
well as to accept recipients of government funded awards.
EXPERIENCED AND
ACHIEVED, AND BY ALL
VU BLOCK MODEL® INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP THE OPPORTUNITIES
The new VU Block Model® International Scholarship AND SUPPORT. I COULD
supports all international students starting foundation, HAVE GONE ANYWHERE,
undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) studies BUT I’M GLAD THAT I
at VU Melbourne in 2024. We’ll reward you for studying CHOSE VU.
well and support you to achieve your best.
You’ll be awarded a 10%, 20% or 30% first year scholarship
based on assessment of your previous academic DAISY-ROSE, VANUATU
results. The scholarship is guaranteed if you meet the Bachelor of Business
entry requirements for any eligible course, but 30% Australia Award Scholar
scholarships are limited, so apply as soon as you can.
Successfully complete your first year of study and
the scholarship could be extended or increased for
up to the entire duration of your course. Visit the
website for full details, terms and conditions.
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
VU welcomes students with scholarships from their
home government or organisations worldwide,
including the Australia Awards Scholarships offered by
the Australian Government and administered by the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
vu.edu.au/international-scholarships
australiaawards.com.au
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LIVING &
Discover more about
living and working in
Melbourne
WORKING IN
MELBOURNE
Melbourne, the capital city of including VU campuses. It’s also LIVING IN MELBOURNE
Victoria, consistently ranks affordable to use VLine trains to HAS BEEN A GREAT
among the world’s most liveable explore the beautiful scenery,
cities, and for good reason. With a beaches and country towns of
EXPERIENCE, WITH LOTS
diverse and inclusive population regional Victoria. OF OPPORTUNITIES
of over five million, the city offers BOTH PERSONALLY AND
With a strong job market across a
excellent quality of life in a safe,
variety of industries, Melbourne
PROFESSIONALLY. I’M
attractive environment with
offers great opportunities to LUCKY TO SAY IT’S MY
endless opportunities, inspiration SECOND HOME NOW.
support your studies through
and entertainment.
part-time work and gain valuable
There’s an extensive and reliable postgraduate work experience.
public transport network of IRA, INDIA
trains, trams and buses, meaning Master of Business Analytics
you can easily travel to all parts
of the city and outer suburbs,
WORK OPPORTUNITIES WHILE YOU STUDY AFTER YOU GRADUATE
Melbourne offers a wealth of Many international students choose If you’re interested in staying
employment opportunities across to work while living and studying in in Australia to work after you
various industries, from casual Melbourne. An Australian Student graduate, you’ll need to get a
work in areas like retail, hospitality visa (subclass 500) allows you to relevant working visa before your
and customer service to graduate work part-time up to 48 hours per student visa expires. There are two
positions and career development fortnight, and full-time during options available to you under the
in healthcare, technology, semester breaks. Working part- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass
engineering, education and so time is a great way to support 485): the Post-Study Work stream
much more. It’s the perfect place to yourself, develop skills and meet and the Graduate Work stream.
get international work experience, new people. The VU Block Model
The Post-Study Work stream is
develop new skills and teaching method offers focused
for international students who
kick-start your career. and flexible timetables to help you
have recently graduated from
balance study with work.
Before applying for jobs in an Australian institution in any
Melbourne, make sure your As an international student, you discipline. The Graduate Work
resume is up-to-date and well are required to maintain course stream is for international students
presented. Check in with our VU enrolment and ensure satisfactory who have recently graduated with
Employ team to get the best attendance and progress. We skills and qualifications that are
advice, including interview strongly advise you to keep up to relevant to specific high-demand
practice, access to our online job date about any changes to your visa occupations in Australia. Both visas
search and information about conditions, including work rights, let you live, study and work
work rights. Australia has a strong such as the number of hours you in Australia for a temporary
system of laws and regulations to are permitted to work. period of time.
protect the rights of all workers,
studyaustralia.gov.au/english/ homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Stud/
including international students.
live/work Post
The current minimum wage is
A$23.23 per hour, but check on the
Government’s fair work website for
updates and further information.
fairwork.gov.au
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FEES &
Find out more
about living costs
in Melbourne
LIVING COSTS
Before you start your studies, it’s TUITION FEES STUDY COSTS
a great idea to prepare a budget
based on your lifestyle and Your tuition fees will be outlined in You might need to buy equipment,
accommodation choices. To help your offer letter. You will need to textbooks or clothing, such as a
you prepare for life in Melbourne, pay a tuition fee deposit to accept uniform, for some courses. These
these pages offer an indication of your offer. After you commence costs are separate from your
some of the costs you may incur. your course, you will be invoiced tuition fees. Allow approximately
This is an approximate guide only for each unit (subject) before it A$650 for books and stationery
and does not take into account starts. Tuition fees vary by course each year, plus any compulsory
your budget and spending habits. and may change. equipment or uniforms.
LIVING COSTS Living expenses include: HEALTH INSURANCE
As a condition of your student visa ◆ Accommodation – $220 to $460 You must have Overseas Student
you must have enough money per week (see pages 28-29) Health Cover (OSHC) to obtain a
to pay the first year costs of your student visa. Victoria University
◆ Groceries and eating out – $150
stay, including your travel and can arrange your OSHC for you,
to $300 per week
living expenses. which gives you extra benefits over
◆ Phone and internet – $15 to any policy that you can purchase
As of October 2023, the Australian
$30 per week directly. If you would like us to
Government expects all new
organise cover for you, it will be
international students to have ◆ Entertainment – $80 to $150
purchased through Medibank, our
A$24,505 in savings, with per week
preferred supplier.
further funds available for any
accompanying relatives. See the VU is signed up to the PTV vu.edu.au/health-cover
student visa application details on International Student Travel
the Department of Home Affairs Pass Program, so you can enjoy
website for further details. unlimited public transport in
Melbourne and beyond from $10
The Insider Guides’ Cost of Living to $20 per week.
Calculator is another useful way
to help estimate your costs in ptv.vic.gov.au
Australia. studyaustralia.gov.au
immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas
insiderguides.com.au/cost-of- Check the Insider Guide’s
Cost of Living Calculator
living
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ACCOMMODATION
Find out more about
UniLodge VU
UNILODGE VU
VU offers guaranteed 10-minute trip to the centre

accommodation to new and of Melbourne. Room Type
Annual Cost
(52 Weeks)*
continuing international students,
UniLodge features fully-furnished
in partnership with UniLodge.
twin-share studio apartments Studio From A$266
Our purpose-built, 537-bed from A$266 per week, as well as twin-share per week
student accommodation complex two and six-bedroom apartments.
6 bedroom From A$329
is safe, secure and affordable. It Unlimited WiFi, membership to multi-share per week
features high-tech study rooms, our Residential Life Program, and
gourmet kitchens, dining rooms all utilities are included in the 2 bedroom From A$399
and TV lounges, a barista café, cost. It’s the perfect option if you regular per week
convenience store and rooftop want to make friends in a safe and
Studio regular From A$429
garden, as well as a basketball supportive environment, while per week
half-court, BBQ, pool table and enjoying the convenience of being
table tennis table. There’s also a close to our key campuses. Studio deluxe From A$483
per week
cinema room with access to Foxtel
UniLodge also has accommodation
services, gaming consoles and
options in central Melbourne for
media players. *These rates are for UniLodge VU in Footscray in
anyone who prefers to be right 2023 and are per person/per week in Australian
UniLodge is next to our Footscray in the heart of the city, or for use dollars, based on students staying for a full year.
Rates include WiFi, all furniture including bed,
Park Campus. It’s just a short walk in rare cases when our Footscray desk, study chair, shelves, wardrobe, lounge TV,
from our Footscray Nicholson complex is entirely full. ceiling fans, hydronic heating, microwave, electric
Campus and the Footscray cooktop, full fridge, and secure swipe card access.
Railway Station, which is a
Images show UniLodge VU
OTHER OPTIONS VU STUDENT HOUSING SERVICE We recommended booking
accommodation before you arrive
If you prefer to rent privately, Once you arrive in Australia, in Australia, at least for the first
options include: our student housing service can few weeks. An inspection should
provide: be conducted before agreeing to
◆ homestays – live with a local
a long-term private rental or share
family in their home for a ◆ access to the VU student
house arrangement.
minimum of four weeks. housing database – a free
VU’s preferred homestay online guide with a list of
provider is the Australian property vacancies
Homestay Network
◆ a student housing guide with
◆ share houses – rent a room in tips, checklists and links
a house and share facilities
◆ information about moving in,
◆ private rentals – houses, staying in and moving out of
flats, units and apartments, your rental property
usually unfurnished
◆ advice and information about
◆ short-stay – hotels, hostels your rights and responsibilities
and private rooms give you as a tenant
somewhere to stay while you
◆ rental information in multiple
look for longer-term options. Find out more
languages about housing and
homestaynetwork.org/vu ◆ support with housing issues. accommodation
realestate.com.au/share
realestate.com.au/rent
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VU ENGLISH
Discover more about
VU English
VU offers a wide range of English part in a range of social activities MELBOURNE IS THE PLACE TO
Language Intensive Courses for to further improve your English
Overseas Students (ELICOS) at language skills.
BE, AND VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
our City Campus in the centre of IS THE PLACE TO STUDY. THE
Melbourne. VU English courses
VU English is home to a Pearson HIGH QUALITY OF EDUCATION
Test Centre. The Pearson Test AND THE HOSPITALITY OF THE
improve your English for life, work
of English (PTE) Academic is the
and university study, serving as a
leading computer-based English
VU COMMUNITY SET IT APART.
pathway to higher education.
test, assessing listening, reading,
All classes are run by experienced speaking and writing in a single
and qualified ELICOS teaching three-hour test. PTE results are PIERRE, BURUNDI
English for Academic Purposes
staff. As a VU English student, recognised for university, work
you have the option of attending and migration applications.
additional free classes and taking
CHOOSING THE RIGHT

ENGLISH COURSE
WANT TO
IMPROVE YOUR GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
ENGLISH FOR Elementary to Advanced FURTHER STUDY OR
EVERYDAY YOUR CAREER
USE?
NEED TO MEET ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC • INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

ENGLISH ENTRY PURPOSES (EAP) • HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS
REQUIREMENTS Upper Intermediate • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES YOUR CAREER
to Advanced • POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
TO STUDY AT
VU?
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

WANT TO PURPOSES - IELTS PREPARATION
PREPARE Upper Intermediate FURTHER STUDY OR
FOR AN IELTS to Advanced YOUR CAREER
EXAM?
GENERAL ENGLISH
These courses are designed for students with beginner to upper intermediate levels to improve your
English for everyday use and for entry into the English for Academic Purposes course. GE courses are
offered at five levels, from Elementary through to Advanced. Develop your language skills in speaking,
listening, reading and writing.
COURSE LOCATION LEVELS COURSE CODE CRICOS CODE
City Campus (City Tower) GE 1 (Elementary) VNENG 059112E

GE 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
GE 3 (Intermediate)
GE 4 (Upper Intermediate)
GE 5 (Advanced)
COURSE FEE ENTRY DURATION INTAKES
A$480 per week VU English Placement Test 5-10 weeks per level depending on Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug,
(plus A$200 enrolment fee) proficiency Sep, Nov
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)

EAP courses are designed for students with upper-intermediate to advanced levels of English who want
to study foundation, vocational education (TAFE), Higher Education (HE) diploma, undergraduate or
postgraduate courses at VU. Study at one of three levels, from Upper Intermediate to Advanced, and
pathway into academic courses at VU.
City Campus (City Tower) EAP4 (Upper Intermediate) VNELI 082777E

EAP5 (Advanced 1)
EAP6 (Advanced 2)
A$480 per week EAP4: IELTS 5.0, VU English 5-10 weeks per level depending on EAP4: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul,
(plus A$200 enrolment fee) Placement Test or completion proficiency Aug, Sep, Nov
of GE3. EAP5: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug,
EAP5: IELTS 5.5 or completion of Sep, Nov
EAP4. EAP6: Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Nov
EAP6: IELTS 6.0 or completion of
EAP5.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES - IELTS PREPARATION

This unit is specifically designed to help students succeed at the IELTS test. Develop your language
skills and test strategies to help you pass the IELTS test. This course is suitable for students with upper
intermediate to advanced levels of English.
City Campus (City Tower) IELTS 5 (Advanced 1) VNEAP 082777E
A$480 per week IELTS 5.5, VU English Placement 5 weeks Jan, Jul, Dec
(plus A$200 enrolment fee) Test or completion of VU English
EAP4
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FIND THE RIGHT
Discover more about
pathway programs at VU
PATHWAY FOR YOU

There are many ways to start your academic goals. Successful diplomas, and vocational courses
your studies at VU. We offer completion of a pathway offered by VU Polytechnic. Check
foundation studies, vocational course provides admission to the online course page for the
courses, Higher Education a higher level course. Many primary course you’re interested
(HE) diplomas and English courses even provide you with in to see what pathway options
language courses alongside academic credit, reducing the exist. A table of VU pathway
our undergraduate and time and cost of completing courses is also included on page 34
postgraduate degrees. further studies. of this guide.
Our wide range of pathway International students have vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/courses
options give you the flexibility a range of pathway options –
and opportunity to achieve International Foundations, HE
PATHWAYS TO YOUR
CHOSEN CAREER
FINISHED HIGH • HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS

SCHOOL? • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Australian Year 12 • TAFE COURSES YOUR CAREER
equivalent
FINISHED HIGH • INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOOL? • HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS
Australian Year 11 • TAFE COURSES
DEGREES YOUR CAREER
equivalent
• TAFE COURSES
LOOKING TO • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
UPSKILL? • POSTGRADUATE DEGREES YOUR CAREER
Previous academic • POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
and work experience
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AT VU
The International Foundations program is your pathway to degree programs at VU. It’s an alternative to
completing an Australian Year 12 certificate (or overseas equivalent) and provides a supportive learning
environment as you adjust to living away from home. Successful completion is a guaranteed pathway into
HE diplomas and the first year of VU degrees.
CRICOS INTAKE AND FEE (PER ENGLISH ACADEMIC

COURSE CODE CAMPUS SEMESTER) DURATION LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT^ UNITS OF STUDY
REQUIREMENT
International 096078F Jun, Sep A$11,800 2 semesters IELTS 5.5 (no 60% average in 8 units, including
Foundations (26 weeks) band less than Australian Year 2 core and 6
(JQAG) City Campus (City 5.0) 11, or equivalent elective units
Tower)
International 096079E Feb, Jun A$11,800 3 semesters IELTS 5.0 50% average in 10-12 units,
Foundations (39 weeks) (minimum of 5.0 Australian Year including 4 core
(Extended) City Campus (City in writing) 11, or equivalent and 6 elective
(JQAH) Tower) units
^ Please refer to the VU website for country-specific academic requirements.
HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS

Our one-year HE diplomas have the same curriculum as the equivalent degree, plus additional English
language and academic support to help you achieve your best. Successful completion of a diploma is a
guaranteed pathway into the second year of relevant degrees and can offer credit towards other courses.
If you’re interested in studying a degree but don’t feel fully prepared or lack certain requirements, our HE
diplomas are an excellent option.
CRICOS INTAKE AND FEE (PER ENGLISH ACADEMIC

COURSE CODE CAMPUS SEMESTER) DURATION LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT^ UNITS OF STUDY
REQUIREMENT
Diploma of 075552C Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep A$14,900 2 semesters IELTS 5.5 (no Australian Year First year units
Business band less than 12 completion, of Bachelor of
(Enterprise) City Campus (City 5.0) or equivalent Business, with
(VDBE) Tower) extra support
Diploma of 077776D Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep A$14,900 2 semesters IELTS 5.5 (no Australian Year First year units
Information band less than 12 completion, of Bachelor of
Technology Footscray 5.0) or equivalent Information
(VDIT) Nicholson Campus Technology, with
extra support
Diploma of 074359A Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep A$14,300 2 semesters IELTS 6.0 (no Australian Year First year units
Education band less than 12 completion, of Bachelor of
Studies Footscray 6.0) or equivalent Education, with
(EDES) Nicholson Campus extra support
^ Please refer to the VU website for country-specific academic requirements.
CREDIT
Credit for prior study reduces the length of your course and allows you to graduate sooner by recognising
previous learning outcomes and qualifications. Many guaranteed pathways and popular admissions
pathways provide credit towards other diplomas and degrees where learning outcomes match. If you
would like to apply for credit during your application, you’ll be able to complete and upload an Advanced
Standing (Credit) application form along with the required supporting evidence.
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PATHWAYS & CREDIT
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for the course you want to study, don’t worry – a wide range of VU
courses offer pathways to further studies, so you can still achieve your academic goals. See the table below
for more details of pathway courses and available credit.
PATHWAY COURSE CRICOS CREDIT POINTS* DESTINATION COURSE CRICOS
FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
International Foundations at VU (JQAG) 096078F

VU undergraduate degrees or higher
0 n/a
International Foundations at VU 096079E education diplomas
(Extended) (JQAH)
96 Bachelor of Business (BBNS) 092944A

Diploma of Business (Enterprise) (VDBE) 075552C
72 Bachelor of Accounting (BBAQ) 111080E
Bachelor of Arts (ABAB) 068927B
Bachelor Early Childhood Education (EBEC) 096869G
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and 105139H

Diploma of Education Studies (EDES) 074359A 96
Leadership (EBCL)
Bachelor of Education (P-12) (EBED) 071581G
Bachelor of Education Studies (EBST) 093862F
Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) 103891C
Diploma of Information Technology (VDIT) 077776D 96 Bachelor of Data Science (NBDS) 108667D
Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) 071997F
TAFE CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy 113243H 96 Bachelor of Dermal Sciences (HBDS) 092158E
96 Bachelor of Building Design (NBBD) 096484C

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and
111132J
Construction (Building) Bachelor of Construction Management 096487M
144
(Honours) (NHCM)
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early 111133H CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood 111134G
0
Childhood Education and Care Education and Care
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (EBEC) 096869G

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood
111134G 96
Education and Care Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and 105139H
Leadership (EBCL)
SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 109765E 96 SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management 109628C
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management 109628C 144 SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 113244G
SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 113244G 96 Bachelor of Business (BBNS) 092944A
Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel 0100454

SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Management (VAHH)
113245F 144
Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Business (BBNS) 092944A
Associate Degree in Hospitality and 092944A

096078F 192 Bachelor of Business (BBNS)
Hotel Management (VAHH)
*Most subjects (units) equal 12 credit points and, studying full-time, you’ll generally complete four subjects per semester (48 credit points). For example, successfully completing the Diploma of
Business (Enterprise) will give you credit for two semesters, enabling you to start directly in the second year of the Bachelor of Business.
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ARTS &
Meet VU graduate
Janice
HUMANITIES
I HAD A WONDERFUL Whether you’re passionate about

community or culture, social work
A qualification in social,
community or youth work will
EXPERIENCE AT VU. I MET or cinema, VU has the course empower you to follow your
PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER for you. Our range of arts and passion. Through practical
THE WORLD, I HAD THE humanities courses combine
strong theoretical foundations
learning, you’ll build confidence
and connections and gain the
BEST LECTURERS AND with practical projects and professional experience and skills
NOW I’M WORKING IN AN valuable placements. to set you up for career success.
INDUSTRY THAT I LOVE. Our industry-focused approach If you’re excited by the arts and
means you’ll develop the skills, media, follow your passion and
connections and confidence to get involved in Australia’s
launch an exciting career. Enjoy vibrant cultural sector. With
JANICE, THE PHILIPPINES opportunities to contribute to expert lecturers and major
Master of Digital Media Melbourne society and culture industry partners, studying at
with industry placements VU will inspire you and open up
spanning the arts, media, new opportunities.
community services and local
government.
◆ Industry accredited courses Discover more about
our exciting range
◆ 150+ industry partners, including Australian of courses in
Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) arts and humanities
◆ Strong community partnerships
COURSE CRICOS DURATION A$ FEE PER

COURSE INTAKE CAMPUS IELTS*
CODE CODE (SEMESTERS) SEMESTER
UNDERGRADUATE
FP
Bachelor of Arts ABAB 068927B Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
FP
Bachelor of Community Development ABCD 088782D Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
FP
Bachelor of Screen Media ABSN 092157F Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
FP
Bachelor of Social Work ABSW 077997B Feb 8 7.0 (7.0) $15,500
FP
Bachelor of Youth Work ABYW 074356D Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
POSTGRADUATE
CC
Graduate Certificate in Digital Media ATDM 083300A Feb, Jul 1 6.5 (6.0) $16,100
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Graduate Diploma in Digital Media AGDM 083305G Sep 2 6.5 (6.0) $16,100
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Digital Media AMDM 083302K Sep 4 6.5 (6.0) $16,100
Graduate Certificate in International Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Community Development ATID 061978C Sep 1 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
Graduate Diploma in International Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Community Development AGID 085260K Sep 2 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
Master of International Community Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Development AMCD 083312G Sep 4 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
RESEARCH DEGREES AVAILABLE — See pages 56-59
Our accreditation bodies and industry partners include:
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NOTE: Information and fees listed above are for international students commencing a course in 2024. Fees are subject to approval and may change. For some courses, equipment and
clothing is required at an additional cost to the course fees listed in this guide, and we recommend you check the website. *IELTS requirement is based on academic test module (overall
score, no band less than). Entry requirements, fees, and CRICOS information in this guide are for courses at VU campuses in Melbourne only. 37
BUSINESS
Meet VU graduate
Cheshna
real problems and graduate

EVERYTHING YOU If you’re excited by the idea of
leading a business – or maybe with hands-on experience
LEARN IN CLASS, YOU even starting your own – studying and up-to-date digital skills.
GET TO APPLY IT IN THE at VU will empower you with the
Prepare for success with a
REAL WORLD. ALL MY skills, knowledge and connections
to succeed. Gain extensive
career-focused course in
EXPERIENCES AT VU practical experience through
accounting, analytics, finance,
management, marketing,
HELPED ME IN SECURING placements, work-integrated
tourism or trade. Studying
A JOB IN MY FIELD learning and real-world
one of our specialised degrees
industry projects.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER will equip you with the skills,
GRADUATING. Our expert lecturers and
business partners bring industry
networks and confidence to
adapt to the fast-changing
involvement and expertise onto business world.
campus. Through carefully
CHESHNA, MAURITIUS updated curriculum, you’ll
Bachelor of Business develop critical thinking to solve
◆ 300+ industry partners Discover more about
our wide range of
◆ Tier One MBA (CEO Magazine 2022) courses in business
◆ Industry accredited degrees
†
Bachelor of Business majors are available in: Accounting; Banking & Finance; Business Analytics; Event Management; Financial Risk
Management; Human Resource Management; Information Systems Management; International Trade; Management & Innovation;
Marketing; Supply Chain & Logistics Management; and Tourism & Hospitality Management.

Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Diploma of Business (Enterprise) VDBE 075552C Sep 2 5.5 (5.0) $14,900
UNDERGRADUATE
Associate Degree in Hospitality Feb, Apr, Jul,
FN
and Hotel Management VAHH 0100454 Sep 4 6.0 (6.0) $9550
CC
Bachelor of Accounting BBAQ 111080E Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Bachelor of Business† BBNS 092944A Sep 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/
FP
Bachelor of Business ABPB 075219E Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
CC
Bachelor of Sport Management SBSM 084881M Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Sport Management/
CC
Bachelor of Business SBSB 084880A Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
POSTGRADUATE
Master of Business Administration Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
(Global) BMAG 103253M Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $18,500
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Business Analytics BMBU 103256H Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Enterprise Resource Planning BMEN 103257G Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Finance BMFA 103255J Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Human Resource Management BMHR 103518B Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Marketing BMKT 103519A Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Professional Accounting BMAQ 103254K Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Master of Supply Chain Management BMSU 103521G Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
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EDUCATION
Meet VU graduate
Sue
AFTER I COMPLETED MY Study education and launch a

meaningful, in-demand career,
develop professional networks,
undertake real-world projects
COURSE, I WAS QUALIFIED inspiring the next generation. and pursue rewarding careers.
AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD From childcare to school teaching
All teacher education courses
TEACHER. THERE ARE to adult education, VU offers
world-class, career-focused
at VU are accredited by the
DEFINITELY A LOT OF courses, qualifying you to
Victorian Institute of Teaching
OPPORTUNITIES. I WAS work confidently in a range of
(VIT) and include up to 620
classroom placement hours –
OFFERED A JOB AT MY educational settings.
well above the requirements for
LAST PLACEMENT. We emphasise professional registration as a teacher.
experience and supervised
With high demand and future
placements, preparing you for
growth predicted for teachers
employment opportunities
and early childhood educators in
SUE, CHINA in Melbourne and beyond.
Australia, now’s the perfect time
Graduate Diploma in Early Our extensive industry
to start your studies.
Childhood Education connections enable you to
◆ 1800+ industry partners Discover more about
our wide range of
◆ VIT accredited courses courses in education
◆ Up to 620 placement hours

TAFE COURSES
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early
FN
Childhood Education and Care CHC30121 111133H Jan, Jul 2 5.5 (5.0) $7870
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood
FN
Education and Care CHC50121 111134G Jan, Jul 2 5.5 (5.0) $9085

Feb, Apr, Jul,
FN
Diploma of Education Studies EDES 074359A Sep 2 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
UNDERGRADUATE
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education EBEC 096869G Sep 6 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
and Leadership EBCL 105139H Sep 8 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
FP
Bachelor of Education (P-12) EBED 071581G Feb, Jul 8 7.0** $15,500
FP
Bachelor of Education Studies EBST 093862F Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $15,500
POSTGRADUATE
FP
Graduate Certificate in Education ETED 083308D Feb, Jul 1 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
FP
Graduate Diploma in Education EGED 083311J Feb, Jul 2 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Education EGEC 0101340 Sep 2 7.0** $15,500
Feb, Apr, Jul,
FP
Master of Education EMED 083310K Sep 4 6.5^ $15,500
FN
Master of Teaching (Primary Education) EMPE 083309C Feb, Jul 4 7.0** $15,500
Master of Teaching (Secondary
CC
Education) EMES 084111J Feb, Jul 4 7.0** $15,500
C AMPUSES:
score, no band less than). Entry requirements, fees, and CRICOS information in this guide are for courses at VU campuses in Melbourne only. **Overall IELTS score of 7.0, with no band less
than 7.5 in Listening and Speaking and no band less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing. Ôverall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 7.0 in Listening and Speaking and no band less than
6.5 in Reading and Writing. 41
ENGINEERING,
Meet VU graduate
Kiran
CONSTRUCTION &
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
STUDYING AT VU HAS If your dream is to innovate, build

or design the future, VU offers
the classroom, connecting you
to real examples and industry
BEEN VERY SPECIAL an exciting range of courses to partners. Our Engineers Australia
FOR ME. THE SKILLS I help you launch or develop your accredited bachelor degrees offer
LEARNED AT VU HAVE career. Benefit from state-of-the-
art facilities, real-world projects
12 weeks of industry placement.
HELPED ME EXCEL IN and collaborative research
With further specialised courses
MY CURRENT ROLE AND opportunities.
available in building design
and project and construction
ACHIEVE MY GOALS. With a strong focus on practical management, VU can help you
learning, industry experience and lay strong foundations for future
environmental sustainability, career success.
VU offers innovative degrees in
KIRAN, NEPAL civil, architectural, mechanical,
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) electrical and telecommunication
(Civil Engineering) engineering. Expert lecturers
bring professional experience to
◆ Engineers Australia accredited degrees Discover more about
our wide range of
◆ #1 university in Australia for technical and courses in engineering,
professional skills* construction and
project management
◆ Ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide for
Electrical & Electronic Engineering^
Hear more about our
industry-focused learning
and outstanding
campus facilities

COURSE INTAKE CAMPUS IELTS**
TAFE COURSES
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and
S
Construction (Building) CPC50220 111132J Jan, Jul 4 5.5 (5.0) $7430
UNDERGRADUATE
FP
Bachelor of Building Design NBBD 096484C Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Construction Management
FP
(Honours) NHCM 096487M Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
FP
(Civil Engineering) NHEC 084873M Feb, Apr, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $18,800
FP
(Electrical and Electronic Engineering) NHEE 084874K Feb, Apr, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $18,800
FP
(Mechanical Engineering) NHEM 084875J Feb, Apr, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $18,800
POSTGRADUATE
Graduate Diploma in Project
FP
Management NGPM 084871B Feb, Apr, Jul 2 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
FP
Master of Engineering NMEN 084876G Sep 4 6.5 (6.0) $19,400
Feb, Apr, Jul,
FP
Master of Project Management NMPM 083306F Sep 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
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*QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2022, Âcademic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Rankings), Rankings by Subject 2022.
clothing is required at an additional cost to the course fees listed in this guide, and we recommend you check the website. **IELTS requirement is based on academic test module (overall
HEALTH & DERMAL
Discover why VU
nursing graduates
are in high demand
SCIENCES
WORKING AS A DERMAL Are you passionate about helping

people to improve their health?
curriculum to life and build your
confidence in real-world skills.
THERAPIST, I’M USING An accredited VU qualification in
With extensive industry
ALL THE SKILLS THAT I health, biomedicine or dermal
connections and placement
LEARNT ON MY DEGREE. science will prepare you to work
in an essential industry where you
opportunities, plus Victoria’s
IT’S GREAT THAT I can make a real difference.
largest hospital being built on
HAVE THE SCIENTIFIC Course options include nursing,
our doorstep in Footscray, you’ll
graduate job-ready for exciting
UNDERSTANDING TO midwifery, biomedicine, career opportunities in Melbourne
EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO paramedicine, osteopathy, public and beyond.
MY CLIENTS. health, human nutrition and
our unique Bachelor of Dermal
Sciences. State-of-the-art
facilities, including simulation
labs, student-led clinics and
VANESSA, INDONESIA
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
high-tech resources, bring the
◆ Industry accredited courses Discover more about our
wide range of courses in
◆ 50+ industry partners health, biomedicine and
dermal sciences
◆ Extensive clinical placements

TAFE COURSES
CC
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50121 113243H Feb 2 5.5 (5.0) $14,089
UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Biomedical and
FP
Exercise Science HBES 096481F Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $17,900
SA
Bachelor of Biomedical Science HBBS 092499F Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $17,900
Feb, Apr, Jul,
FP SA
Bachelor of Biomedicine HBBM 084869G Sep 6 7.0 (6.5) $18,800
CC
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences HBDS 092158E Feb, Apr 8 6.0 (6.0) $17,900
SA
Bachelor of Health Science HBHL 092156G Feb, Apr 6 6.0 (6.0) $17,900
FP
Bachelor of Human Nutrition HBNT 096482E Feb 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor
SA
of Nursing HBMA 105376F Feb 8 7.0 (7.0) $17,900
SA
Bachelor of Nursing HBNB 080229E Feb, Apr 6 7.0 (7.0) $17,900
SA
Bachelor of Paramedicine HBPD 092160M Feb, Apr 6 6.0 (6.0) $17,900
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
FP SA
(Biomedical Sciences) SHBM 015074C Feb 2 6.5 (6.0) $17,900
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/
CC
Master of Health Science HCOP 103517C Feb 9 7.0 (7.0) $17,900
POSTGRADUATE
Graduate Certificate in Global
CC
Public Health HTGP 103253M Feb, Jul 1 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
CC
Master of Global Public Health HMGP 107823E Feb, Jul, Sep 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
C AMPUSES:
INFORMATION
Meet VU graduate
Neeraj
TECHNOLOGY
THE WAY THE COURSE Get set for the future of work with
an in-demand qualification in
All our IT courses are accredited
by the Australian Computer
IS DESIGNED SUITED MY information technology. Develop Society (ACS). With state-of-the-
CAREER OBJECTIVES the latest skills and knowledge art facilities, including the Cisco
AND NEEDS. COMING TO across a broad range of fields,
from fighting cybercrime to web
Cyber Security Training Centre at
our St Albans Campus, studying
VU HAS BEEN THE BEST or app design, consultancy and at VU will give you the edge to
DECISION I’VE MADE. systems administration. succeed in the fast-changing
world of technology.
Our partnerships with high-profile
organisations prepare you for
career success. Build experience
NEERAJ, INDIA
and industry connections through
Master of Applied
professional placements and
Information Tecnhology
take on real-world challenges in
practical course units, brought
from industry to the classroom.
◆ ACS accredited courses Discover more about
our innovative range
◆ #1 university in Australia for technical and of IT courses
professional skills*
◆ Ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide for
Computer Science & Engineering^

Feb, Apr, Jul,
FN
Diploma of Information Technology VDIT 077776D Sep 2 5.5 (5.0) $14,900
UNDERGRADUATE
Feb, Apr, Jul,
FP
Bachelor of Cyber Security NBCS 103891C Sep 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Feb, Apr, Jul,
FP
Bachelor of Data Science NBDS 108667D Sep 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Feb, Apr, Jul,
FP
Bachelor of Information Technology NBIT 071997F Sep 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Information Technology
FP
(Professional) NBIP 096870D Feb, Apr, Jul 7 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
POSTGRADUATE
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Intelligence NTAI 105141C Sep 1 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security NTCS 105066J Sep, Nov 1 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security NGCS 103292D Sep 2 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
Master of Applied Information Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Technology NMIT 083307E Sep, Nov 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
C AMPUSES:
*QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2022, Âcademic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Rankings), Rankings by Subject 2022.
LAW &
Meet VU graduate
Farriz
CRIMINOLOGY
I’M VERY CONFIDENT IN Are you passionate about

launching a meaningful and
As a criminology student, you’ll
develop an understanding of
FINDING WORK WHEN I rewarding career in the justice the motivation behind criminal
GRADUATE. VU WORKS system? As a law or criminology acts and gain the knowledge and
HARD TO ENSURE YOU student at VU, you’ll gain practical
legal experience and build
skills needed to help police, legal
and social welfare organisations
HAVE THE EXPERIENCE, valuable industry connections. address the causes and results of
QUALIFICATIONS AND At our City Campus, in the heart
criminal behaviour.
CAPABILITIES TO of Melbourne’s legal district,
SUCCEED IN YOUR FIELD. you’ll learn from experienced
legal practitioners and professors.
You’ll have access to our moot
court and world-class law library,
FARRIZ, SINGAPORE plus opportunities for unique
Bachelor of Law court internships with some of
Australia’s leading lawyers, judges
and barristers.
◆ Study in Melbourne’s legal district Discover more about
our exciting range of
◆ Excellent industry partnerships courses in law and
criminology
◆ Legal internship program

UNDERGRADUATE
FP
Bachelor of Criminal Justice ABCJ 088599C Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and
FP
Psychological Studies ABCY 095830J Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
CC
Bachelor of Criminology LBCR 102415F Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,900
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of
CC FP
Psychological Studies LBCP 102921K Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
CC
Bachelor of Laws BLAW 040190B Feb, Apr, Jul 8 6.5 (6.0) $16,700
CC
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) BLGE 041647K Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.5 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of
CC
Criminology LBLC 102146E Feb, Apr, Jul 9 6.5 (6.0) $15,500
POSTGRADUATE
CC
Graduate Diploma in Migration Law LGML 096290B Feb, Jul 2 6.5 (6.0) $16,100
C AMPUSES:
PSYCHOLOGY &
Meet VU graduate
Toolsika
COUNSELLING
VU FOCUSES ON Understand human behaviour –

how we reason, react and relate
and critical thinking and apply
your learning in a community,
PRACTICE AS WELL – through studies in psychology. government service or education
AS THEORY, WHICH IS An accredited degree at VU setting through our extensive
CRUCIAL TO ME STUDYING can prepare you to qualify as a
registered psychologist or launch
placement program.
HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND a career in diverse areas including
Our industry accredited
PSYCHOLOGY AND WILL counselling, community services,
postgraduate degrees in
psychology and counselling
BEST PREPARE ME FOR marketing, teaching or human
will enable you to gain a deeper
resources.
MY LIFE AND CAREER. understanding of theory
Our bachelor degrees in and practice and develop
psychology cover fascinating the experience, skills and
topics related to thought and qualifications to start your
TOOLSIKA, MAURITIUS behaviour, including memory, professional career.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and learning, motivation and
Psychological Studies emotion. Learn practical skills
in communication, group work
◆ Industry accredited courses Discover more about
◆ 150+ professional placement programs courses in psychology
and counselling
◆ Strong community partnerships

UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and
FP
Psychological Studies ABCY 095830J Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $14,300
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of
CC FP
Psychological Studies LBCP 102921K Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
FP
Bachelor of Psychological Studies ABPA 071141K Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/
FP
Bachelor of Business ABPB 075219E Feb, Apr, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
FP
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) ABPC 077996C Feb, Apr, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human
Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological
FP
Studies SBHP 084877G Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
POSTGRADUATE
Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical
FP
Psychology) AMAL 113430E Jan 4 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
CC
Master of Counselling AMPE 042907J Feb 4 7.0** $16,100
FP
Master of Professional Psychology HMPP 103252A Feb 2 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
C AMPUSES:
score, no band less than). Entry requirements, fees, and CRICOS information in this guide are for courses at VU campuses in Melbourne only. **Overall IELTS score of 7.0, with no band less
than 7.5 in Listening and Speaking and no band less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing. 51
SPORT &
Meet VU graduate
Loandy
EXERCISE SCIENCE
I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE Kick off an exciting career in sport

and exercise science, physical
Benefit from our 300-plus
partnerships with elite and
STUDYING MY SPORT education, outdoor recreation, community sports organisations,
SCIENCE DEGREE. THE sport management and more, at a including FIFA, Melbourne Victory
COURSE PROVIDES university ranked 7th in the world
for sport science (Global Ranking
Football Club and the Australian
Institute of Sport, as well as our
GREAT RESOURCES AND of Sport Science Schools and $68 million sport and exercise
FACILITIES AND HAS A LOT Departments 2022). science facilities at Footscray Park
OF CONNECTIONS WITH At VU, you can achieve your goals
Campus.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS. through industry-embedded State-of-the-art facilities include
learning with some of Australia biomechanics, physiology and
and the world’s most elite skilled performance labs, exercise
sporting bodies. Build industry rehabilitation facilities and the
LOANDY, INDONESIA connections and learn directly Altitude Hotel, simulating a high
Bachelor of Sport Science, from teaching staff who are also altitude living environment to
Master of Global Public Health highly regarded coaches, advisers support research into the impacts
and sports professionals. of reduced oxygen on physiology.
◆ Ranked #7 in the world for Sport Science* Discover more about
◆ State-of-the-art sport facilities courses in sport and
exercise science
◆ 300+ industry partnerships

UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Exercise Science
FP
(Clinical Practice) ABHE 084834G Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $17,900
Bachelor of Exercise Science
FP
(Sport Practice) ABHD 084833G Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $17,900
FP
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership SBOL 099055M Feb 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Physical Education and
FP
Sport Science SBPH 088601C Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
CC
Bachelor of Sport Management SBSM 084881M Feb, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Bachelor of Sport Management/
CC
Bachelor of Business SBSB 084880A Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
FP
Bachelor of Sport Science SBSA 096485B Feb, Apr, Jul 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Movement)/Bachelor of Sport
FP
Management SBHS 084878F Feb, Apr, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological
FP
Studies SBHP 084877G Feb, Jul 8 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
POSTGRADUATE
Master of Clinical Exercise Science and
FP
Rehabilitation AMEP 077582C Feb, Jul 3 6.5 (6.0) $17,300
C AMPUSES:
*2022 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY
Discover more
about our
Australia-first
School for the
& EVENTS
Visitor Economy
DURING THE COURSE, Open a world of opportunities

with an industry-focused VU
With state-of-the-art commercial
kitchens and an award-winning
I LEARNED TO RUN course in tourism, hospitality 150-seat training restaurant,
A SERVICE OF 500 or event management. With our commercial cookery and
CUSTOMERS AND WAS options ranging from vocational
certificates to research degrees,
hospitality students gain the
hands-on experience and skills to
INVOLVED IN 10 EVENTS. start your study journey at a point succeed.
IT TAUGHT ME THAT THIS that suits your experience and
IS THE CAREER I WANT education.
TO PURSUE. VU is a recognised leader in the
field of hospitality and tourism
management. Our unique School
for the Visitor Economy works
PASAN, SRI LANKA with high-level industry partners
Certificate III in to ensure our training, education
Commercial Cookery and research is closely aligned
with industry needs.
◆ Ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide for Discover more about
Hospitality & Tourism Management *
courses in tourism,
◆ State-of-the-art facilities including 150-seat hospitality and events
training restaurant

TAFE COURSES
SIT30821 Certificate III in
FN
Commercial Cookery SIT30821 109765E Jan, Jul 2 5.5 (5.0) $9043
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen
FN
Management SIT40521 109628C Feb, Jul 3 5.5 (5.0) $7618
SIT50422 Diploma of
FN
Hospitality Management SIT50422 113244G Feb, Jul 2 5.5 (5.0) $6636
SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of
FN
Hospitality Management SIT60322 113245F Feb, Jul 3 5.5 (5.0) $7157
UNDERGRADUATE
Associate Degree in Hospitality Feb, Apr, Jul,
FN
and Hotel Management VAHH 0100454 Sep 4 6.0 (6.0) $9550
Feb, Apr, Jul,
CC
Bachelor of Business^ BBNS 092944A Sep 6 6.0 (6.0) $16,700
C AMPUSES:
*Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Rankings), Rankings by Subject 2022. ^Tourism and Hospitality Management is one of a wide range of majors available for the
Bachelor of Business degree. See page 39 for more details.
WORLD-CLASS,
Discover more about
research opportunities
at VU
HIGH-IMPACT
RESEARCH
At Victoria University, our world-class researchers are
proud of the positive impact their work has locally,
nationally and globally. We work closely with industry, RESEARCH IS
government partners and other research institutions to ALWAYS DYNAMIC,
develop effective solutions to real-world problems.
AND THERE ARE
With state-of-the-art facilities and an outstanding research ALWAYS QUESTIONS
profile – over 70% of our disciplines ranked at ‘world TO ANSWER. HERE
standard’ or above in the latest Excellence in Research for
Australia report – VU is the ideal place to commence your
AT VU, YOU’LL HAVE
research career. You’ll benefit from quality supervision, THE REQUIRED
English language support, research mentoring and regular RESOURCES TO FOCUS
workshops and events. Creating an inspiring environment ON YOUR PASSION.
to empower our researchers is at the heart of all we do.
At VU, we’ve identified five key thematic areas in which we
aim to be world-leading. These themes give our research NAVABEH, IRAN
focus and purpose, reflecting the impact we want to have PhD, Institute for Health & Sport
on the world.
◆ Health, sport and wellness

◆ First Nations knowledge
◆ New generation skills and workforce impact
◆ Green research translation
◆ New frontiers in policy, advocacy and justice.
57
YOUR ROUTE
world-leading research
institutes and centres
INTO RESEARCH
If you’re excited about becoming INSTITUTE FOR INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE

a qualified research professional, HEALTH & SPORT INDUSTRIES & LIVEABLE CITIES
our expert academics are
passionate about guiding The Institute for Health and Sport The Institute for Sustainable
you to succeed. Undertaking (IHES) addresses real-world Industries and Liveable Cities
a research degree at VU will problems of local, national and (ISILC) aims to create resilient
enable you to develop advanced global relevance in health, sport built environments, globally
skills in research, critical and active living. The Institute competitive industries and socially
thinking, problem-solving and has a wide scope, encompassing inclusive communities. Our cross-
communication. You’ll benefit research in areas including sport, disciplinary approach draws on the
from specialist supervision across exercise science, active living, expertise of academic leaders to
a wide range of subject areas, chronic disease, biomedical create solutions for today’s social,
with research degrees focused science, technology, nursing, economic, environmental and
through our two world-leading psychology and public health. technological challenges.
research institutes.
At VU, our tailored range of MASTER OF RESEARCH DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
doctoral and research masters
degrees are designed to help Build on skills and knowledge from Conduct research that leads to new
you achieve your academic your undergraduate degree to gain knowledge or reinterprets existing
ambitions. Research degrees are strong research skills and complete ideas, theories and approaches.
available across all subject areas your own thesis. Your study will If you already have a coursework
and campuses, depending on be individualised according to masters but lack research
availability of suitable facilities your academic background, with experience, our PhD (Integrated)
and supervision. Our 4-year PhD options available to complete your program provides a pathway into
(Integrated) program offers an degree within 1-2 years. doctorate studies, still completing
exciting pathway opportunity for within four years.
students with limited research
experience to undertake
doctoral studies.
DURATION A$ FEE PER

COURSE COURSE CODE CRICOS CODE INSTITUTE INTAKE
(SEMESTERS) SEMESTER*
UPAD IEHS $16,600 –
Doctor of Philosophy 064447F Feb, Aug 8
UPAF ISILC $19,400
UPAE IHES
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) 099052C Feb, Aug 8 $16,400 –
UPAG ISILC $19,400
URAR 099077E IHES

Master of Applied Research Feb, Aug 4 $16,400 –
URAP 099078D ISILC $19,400
URRE 099079C IHES

Master of Research Feb, Aug 3 $16,400 –
URRS 099080K ISILC $19,400
URPR 099081J IHES

Master of Research Practice Feb, Aug 2 $16,400 –
URPC 099082G ISILC $19,400
*Fees vary according to subject area. See website for further details.
Discover more about how to

apply for graduate research
59
ACADEMIC ENTRY
Check our full academic
entry requirements by
country
REQUIREMENTS
To study at Victoria University Meeting the minimum academic Please note that some courses
as an international student, requirements means you are may also receive more
you need to meet our academic eligible to apply for our courses applications than the number of
and English language entry but does not guarantee entry places available.
requirements. For a complete list into the course. You may also
If you do not meet the academic
of academic entry requirements be required to meet additional
or English entry requirements
and international equivalencies, selection criteria such as
for your intended course, please
follow the QR code above or visit: minimum age, prerequisites,
check this guide and the online
personal statement, or an
vu.edu.au/entry-international course page for details of any
interview or audition, which are
pathway options you may be
considered alongside academic
eligible for.
qualifications.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Check our full
English
language entry
requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You also need to meet our English In some cases, you may be eligible ◆ International English Language
language entry requirements in to meet another recognised type Testing System (IELTS)
order to study as an international of English language proficiency, Academic Module
student. You must provide such as significant prior studies ◆ Test of English as a Foreign
evidence that you’ve completed in specified English-speaking Language (TOEFL) Internet
an approved English language countries. If you don’t quite meet ◆ Pearson Test of English
test, usually no more than two our requirements, you may also (PTE) Academic
years prior to commencing be able to gain access through our
your studies. For full details VU English pathway programs. See ◆ C1 Advanced (formerly
Cambridge English: Advanced –
of our English language entry page 30 for more details. CAE)
requirements, follow the QR code
We accept the following English ◆ B2 First (formerly Cambridge
above or visit:
language tests for entry into English: First – FCE)
vu.edu.au/entry-international our foundation, diploma,
See the table below for further
undergraduate and postgraduate
details. Please note that some
courses:
courses have higher English entry
requirements than others.
CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA ASSOCIATE AND POSTGRADUATE

EXAMINATION METHOD AND ADVANCED DIPLOMA. BACHELOR DEGREE (INCLUDING RESEARCH)
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 5.5 (5.0) 6.0 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0)
score (no band less than)
TOEFL Internet: Test score (no section 55 (Listening 9, Speaking 16, 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, 79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19,
score less than) Reading 10, Writing 18) Reading 15, Writing 21) Reading 18, Writing 22)
VU English EAP 4 EAP 5 EAP 6
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall 42 (40) 50 (50) 58 (50)

score (no section score less than)
C1 Advanced: (formerly Cambridge 162 (154) 169 (169) 176 (169)

English): Advanced - CAE)
B2 First (formerly Cambridge English: 162 (154) 169 (169) N/A

First (FCE)): Overall score (no band
less than)
Please note that some courses have higher English entry requirements than others. Follow the link or QR code above for full details.
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WHAT’S NEXT?
HOW TO APPLY
Discover more about
how to apply
1 2 3
COLLECT
CHOOSE YOUR SUPPORTING
COURSE DOCUMENTS APPLY ONLINE
Browse courses and explore Gather the documents required Apply to study at VU using our
options at vu.edu.au. Specific to support your application. online system, EAAMS. You can
information is available for Providing the correct documents apply directly or through an
international students, including when you apply will ensure your agent. Your entire application will
entrance requirements and application is processed promptly. be managed through this system.
course details. You may wish to apply through a
eaams.vu.edu.au
VU-approved education agent. To
vu.edu.au/courses/international
find one close to you, visit:
eap.ascentone.com/vu
4 ACCEPT YOUR
OFFER
Log in to your VU account to
5 ARRANGE A
STUDENT VISA
Arrange your student visa through
6 ENROL
Once you have received your
check your application status. the Australian Department of student visa, you can enrol in your
Once you receive a full offer, you Home Affairs. Visa processing course online before you arrive
need to sign your International times can vary, so apply as soon in Australia if you are studying
Student Written Agreement and as you receive your Certificate of a higher education diploma,
pay your tuition fee deposit in Enrolment (CoE) from VU. bachelor or postgraduate
order to accept. Accept your offer (coursework) program. Otherwise,
homeaffairs.gov.au/visas
as early as possible to ensure you can enrol in person when you
enough time to apply for your come to campus for orientation.
student visa.
THE VU MENTORING PROGRAM WAS LIFE-CHANGING. THE
UNIVERSITY PARTNERED ME WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS THAT
WERE RELEVANT TO MY CAREER. SPENDING TIME WITH MY
MENTORS GAVE ME A SNEAK-PEEK INTO THE INDUSTRY
THAT I WANTED TO BE A PART OF, WHICH ALLOWED ME TO
VISUALISE MY FUTURE.
JANICE, THE PHILIPPINES

Science Master of Applied Information Technology
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU
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Get in touch with our team at Visit:

vu.edu.au/contact-international vu.edu.au/international
Victoria University International Find an agent:

PO Box 14428 eap.ascentone.com/vu
Melbourne, Victoria 8001
Australia
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Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung of the Kulin Nation who are the Traditional Owners
of University land in Victoria, the Gadigal and Guring-gai of the Eora Nation who are the Traditional Owners
of University land in Sydney, and the Yulara/Yugarapu and Turrbal Nation who are the Traditional Owners of
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VU INTERNATIONAL

COURSE GUIDE 2024

SUCCEED WITH THE

Hear what VU international

GLANCE Find out more

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SAP & CISCO WESTERN HEALTH FIFA

Our key industry collaborators include:

SUPPORT FOR THE

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THE COURSE OFFERED ME MY COURSE COORDINATOR HAD

HANG, VIETNAM LAHIRU, SRI LANKA

Our higher education courses

This means you'll have more time

4-WEEK MODEL: ALL UNDERGRADUATE & SOME POSTGRADUATE COURSES

ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS

8-WEEK MODEL: SOME POSTGRADUATE COURSES

SMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS

WITH THE BLOCK MODEL, THERE ARE FLEXIBLE TIMETABLE OPTIONS

INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT LEARNING HUBS COUNSELLING SERVICES

VU offers guaranteed 10-minute trip to the centre

Railway Station, which is a

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT

NEED TO MEET ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC • INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC

COURSE LOCATION LEVELS COURSE CODE CRICOS CODE

City Campus (City Tower) GE 1 (Elementary) VNENG 059112E

COURSE FEE ENTRY DURATION INTAKES

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)

COURSE LOCATION LEVELS COURSE CODE CRICOS CODE

City Campus (City Tower) EAP4 (Upper Intermediate) VNELI 082777E

COURSE FEE ENTRY DURATION INTAKES

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES - IELTS PREPARATION

COURSE LOCATION LEVELS COURSE CODE CRICOS CODE

City Campus (City Tower) IELTS 5 (Advanced 1) VNEAP 082777E

COURSE FEE ENTRY DURATION INTAKES

PATHWAY FOR YOU

FINISHED HIGH • HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS

FINISHED HIGH • INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

CRICOS INTAKE AND FEE (PER ENGLISH ACADEMIC

^ Please refer to the VU website for country-specific academic requirements.

HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS

CRICOS INTAKE AND FEE (PER ENGLISH ACADEMIC

^ Please refer to the VU website for country-specific academic requirements.

PATHWAY COURSE CRICOS CREDIT POINTS* DESTINATION COURSE CRICOS

International Foundations at VU (JQAG) 096078F

HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS

96 Bachelor of Business (BBNS) 092944A

Bachelor of Arts (ABAB) 068927B

Bachelor Early Childhood Education (EBEC) 096869G

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and 105139H

Bachelor of Education (P-12) (EBED) 071581G

Bachelor of Education Studies (EBST) 093862F

Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS) 103891C

Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT) 071997F

TAFE CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES

96 Bachelor of Building Design (NBBD) 096484C

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (EBEC) 096869G

SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 113244G 96 Bachelor of Business (BBNS) 092944A

Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel 0100454

Associate Degree in Hospitality and 092944A

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