2018 INTERNATIONAL COURSE GUIDE PATHWAY, UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE

vu.edu.au Message from the Vice-Chancellor

I am very pleased The model, which has long been Our education and research partnerships employed by universities in the US and include universities and organisations to introduce you to Sweden, is designed to help students throughout Asia, the Americas and Victoria University (VU). adapt to higher education study by Europe. With 15 research disciplines taking one unit at a time in an immersive ranked at, or above world standard in We are an internationally-renowned learning environment, with increased the Excellence in Research for Australia institution, ranking in the top two per academic support and group interaction. assessments, VU offers world-class cent of universities worldwide (Times research opportunities. We are VU is one of Australia’s most culturally Higher Education World University continually building on our partnerships, and socially diverse universities with Rankings 2017) and 56 in the world’s especially in Asia, where a large more than 14,000 international students best 200 universities under 50 years number of our courses are taught at from 100 countries enrolling with us of age (Times Higher Education Young partner institutions. University Rankings 2017). As one each year. Our students are attracted of 39 public universities in Australia, by our innovative course offerings that We’ve built an international reputation graduates can be assured their are designed around fit-for-purpose in disciplines as diverse as business, qualification from VU is awarded from pathways with multiple entry and exit engineering, education, nursing, sports a university operating in a world-class points, including easy transition between science, information systems and education system. vocational and higher education. transport and logistics. Graduating from VU will equip you with an internationally- International engagement is a key focus VU is an open and excellent university recognised qualification. that prides itself on being inclusive, for VU, and by 2020 the University strives not exclusive. As the University of to be recognised around the world for: We believe the achievement of our students and graduates is demonstrated Opportunity and Success, we provide • leadership in transnational education by their employability, entrepreneurship exceptional value to our diverse (TNE) delivery community of students by guiding them and leadership capability in a local and to achieve their career aspirations • educating students from diverse global context. We are creating leaders through personalised, flexible, well- countries, cultures and educational of the future. backgrounds supported and industry-relevant learning Thank you for considering VU for your opportunities that are tailored to meet • engagement with industry and the studies and I hope to welcome you student needs. community in 2018. VU is currently embarking on a • an ambitious research and knowledge transformative education model for first exchange agenda. Professor Peter Dawkins year students commencing in 2018. In an Australian first, our First Year Model will offer an intensive and inclusive approach to deliver better student outcomes. Vice-Chancellor and President

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4 A WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY 78 ACCOMMODATION 6 INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT 80 FACILITIES AND SUPPORT 7 STUDENT EXPERIENCE 82 COST OF LIVING 64 WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH 83 SCHOLARSHIPS 66 FLAGSHIP RESEARCH AREAS 84 STUDY PATHWAYS 68 YOUR CAREER, YOUR FUTURE 86 VU ENGLISH 70 EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS 88 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 71 ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS 90 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 72 LIFE IN MELBOURNE 96 HOW TO APPLY 74 CAMPUSES 98 COURSES AND FEES 76 VU SYDNEY

Our courses 08 12 22 26 30 ACCOUNTING BUSINESS AND CREATIVE ARTS EDUCATION ENGINEERING AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE

38 46 52 56 60 HEALTH, INFORMATION LAW SOCIAL, SPORT AND PSYCHOLOGY TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY EXERCISE AND DERMAL AND YOUTH SCIENCE SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT

3 A world-class university

101 56 TOP 5 YEARS YEARS 23 YEARS STUDENT Educating Educating Delivering VU CITIES IN students* international qualifications THE WORLD *VU’s*VU ’predecessors predecessor inst institutionitution students internationally was established in 1916 was established in 1916 MELBOURNE IS ONE OF THE TOP 5 STUDENT CITIES A WORLD-CLASS IN THE WORLD LOCATION (QS Best Student Cities 2013-2017) MELBOURNE IS THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY (Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Ranking 2011-2017)

WORLD-RANKED NO. 56 OF WORLD’S TOP 51-100 IN SPORTS- 200 UNIVERSITIES UNDER RELATED SUBJECTS; 50 YEARS AND NO. 19 OF 351-400 IN COMPUTER TOP 2% OF WORLD’S 50 BEST GEN Y SCIENCE AND UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITIES* INFORMATION SYSTEMS, WORLDWIDE AND ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Times Higher Education Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2017 World University Rankings 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017

) *universities established between 1986 and 1999 A world-class university

ACADEMIC LEVEL RESEARCH OF STUDY 15 OF OUR RESEARCH DISCIPLINES RANK AT, OR ABOVE WORLD STANDARD, IN THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT’S EXCELLENCE IN CERTIFICATE (I - IV) 18.02% RESEARCH AUSTRALIA (ERA) ASSESSMENTS 12.77% DIPLOMA (INCLUDES 18.02% ADVANCED DIPLOMA) 12.52%

UNDERGRADUATE 9.02% 60% 37% 50% (EG: BACHELOR) 45.93% OF OUR RESEARCH OF OUR RESEARCH OF VU’S PUBLISHED 12.52% FUNDING COMES FROM STUDENTS COME FROM RESEARCH INVOLVES POSTGRADUATE 20.98% INDUSTRY SOURCES 64 COUNTRIES INTERNATIONAL (COURSEWORK) 9.02% COLLABORATIONS POSTGRADUATE (RESEARCH) 1.74%

OTHER (EG: ELICOS, STUDY 45.93% ENROLMENTS ABROAD AND EXCHANGE) 12.77% TOTAL ENROLMENTS 40,000 CERTIFICATE (I - IV) 18.02% (DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL), OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY 14,400 12.77% DIPLOMA (INCLUDES 18.02% ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADVANCED DIPLOMA) 12.52% UNDERGRADUATE 9.02% (EG: BACHELOR) 45.93% 12.52% POSTGRADUATE 20.98% (COURSEWORK) 9.02%

POSTGRADUATE (RESEARCH) 1.74%

OTHER (EG: ELICOS, STUDY 45.93% ABROAD AND EXCHANGE) 12.77%

140 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM AROUND 5,600 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDY ONSHORE IN INCLUDING DIPLOMAS, MELBOURNE, INCLUDING ELICOS AND STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS BACHELOR DEGREES, OVER 8,800 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDY AT OFFSHORE PARTNER UNIVERSITIES POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND RESEARCH

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS MORE THAN 5000 INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS International engagement

NATIONALITY MIX AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PARTNERS

117 194 151

119 18 13 YEARS YEARS 997 14 103 YEARS 160 108 298 3 525 YEARS 164 18 126 YEARS 116 1024 329 23 YEARS 121 2 YEARS 10 96 YEARS 236 244 73 121 103 45 59

VU business courses (China, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka) Information technology courses (China and Sri Lanka) English courses (ELICOS and M. TESOL*) (China and Vietnam)

*Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M. TESOL) delivered in Vietnam only STUDENTS BY CITIZENSHIP INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY PARTNERS

23 1024 India 164 Saudi Arabia 116 Sub-Saharan Africa YEARS SUNWAY COLLEGE Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, Malaysia (est. 1994) Other Middle East/ 997 160 Kuwait 108 18 LIAONING UNIVERSITY Shenyang, China (est. 1999) China North Africa YEARS

Other North 18 525 Nepal 151 & Central Asia 103 Japan YEARS HANOI UNIVERSITY Hanoi, Vietnam (est. 1999)

14 329 Vietnam 126 Mexico 103 Latin America YEARS HENAN UNIVERSITY Kai Feng, China (est. 2003)

13 298 Pakistan 121 Indonesia 96 Other South Asia YEARS CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE & ECONOMICS Beijing, China (est. 2004)

10 244 Malaysia 121 Philippines 73 Other Southeast Asia YEARS LITHAN ACADEMY Singa pore (est. 2007)

3 236 Sri Lanka 119 USA & Canada 59 Mauritius YEARS CITY COLLEGE HUIZHOU Huihou, China (est. 2015)

2 194 Other Europe 117 Germany 45 Oceania YEARS NATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Colombo, Sri Lanka (est. 2016)

STUDENT MOBILITY 18% 120+ $450,000 OF RECENT VU GRADUATES HAVE STUDIED WORLDWIDE EXCHANGE PARTNERS IN GRANTS FOR OVERSEAS STUDY ABROAD DURING THEIR VU DEGREE OR WORK EXPERIENCE IN 2017 International Student engagement experience

ALUMNI VU GRADUATES JOIN A GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK OF MORE THAN 224,000 ALUMNI - INCLUDING 28,000+ WORKING OVERSEAS

ORGANISATIONS EMPLOYING VU GRADUATES 60+ IBM • TELSTRA CORPORATION • COMMONWEALTH BANK • STUDENT CLUBS AND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP (ANZ) • GROUPS, INCLUDING NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK (NAB) • AUSTRALIA POST • AUSTRALIA’S MOST TOYOTA • CROWN RESORTS • VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION*

*The Council of International Students Australia National Conference Awards 2015-2016

8 CAMPUSES IN MELBOURNE’S CITY CENTRE AND INNER WEST AND 1 CAMPUS IN SYDNEY Accounting and Finance

Victoria University accounting and finance students graduate with the skills, knowledge and business acumen for a successful global career. Completing a qualification at VU will provide the foundation you need to graduate job-ready in a range of sectors, including financial and insurance services, public administration, and related business professions.

Throughout your course, you will be You will develop the critical thinking, Our Bachelor of Commerce is also supported by internationally-recognised problem-solving and leadership skills part of the Chartered Financial Analyst teaching staff who will help you engage that are highly desirable to employers. Institute’s University Recognition with industry and the community; Program. A number of our accounting and finance and to find solutions to contemporary courses are professionally recognised business challenges in Australia, Asia with accreditation from CPA Australia and globally. These strong industry links (one of the world’s largest accounting – coupled with workplace learning and bodies) and/or Chartered Accountants professional development – provide our Australia and New Zealand. Courses accounting and finance graduates an accredited with CPA Australia include edge over their competitors. the Graduate Diploma of Professional Our courses are closely aligned with Accounting, and the Master of Business industry to provide practical knowledge (Accounting). and experience in your area of expertise.

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Economics Open the door to a career in the finance sector, public policy or academia. Our PhD (Integrated) in Economics provides an alternative pathway to a PhD for applicants who have not had previous research training and/or experience. We provide intensive coaching in ethical research techniques for your first year of study. After passing the coursework component with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original research and finish your PhD in the standard four years. Your original research in the field of economics will be conducted in an area of interest to you, relevant to industry and the community, and within VU’s research focus areas. Choose your topic from a range of areas including health, education, banking, tourism and transportation. vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPEA

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“The international connections VU has through its alumni network and the course itself provide many career opportunities for students.” Salsabil Shaikh, Pakistan Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS PROFESSIONAL IBM • TELSTRA CORPORATION • COMMONWEALTH BANK • AUSTRALIA POST • WESTPAC • AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND RECOGNITION BANKING GROUP (ANZ) • NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK (NAB) BECOME AN ACCREDITED CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANT (CPA) IN JUST 8 MONTHS WITH OUR GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Bachelor of Commerce vu.edu.au/courses/international/BBCA

Location Course description Graduate Industry City Flinders Prepare for a career in the outcomes recognition financial services industry and for Graduates find careers This degree has been Duration management roles. Graduate as a financial analyst, accepted into the with financial knowledge, and 3 years (6 semesters) of study financial services Chartered Financial the work experience to apply it manager (investment Analyst Institute’s in your professional life. With a fund managers and University Recognition 2018 intakes hands-on approach to learning, we trustees), financial Program. February, July teach a range of technical, ethical adviser, banker, and professional competencies investment analyst, in finance, with a global focus. 2018 Fees insurance consultant, These include: accounting systems, stockbroker, research A$13,000 per semester business law, economic principles, analyst, portfolio financial econometrics and financial manager, strategic English requirement* management. We champion planning and project IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) workplace preparation through evaluation analyst industry integration, workplace- (takeovers, mergers, based projects and valuable acquisitions and Admission requirement participation in our mentoring divestitures). A secondary school qualification program. equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification College Core Units • Data Analysis for Financial Markets Minors *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Introduction to Marketing • Financial Markets and Instruments • Global Indigenous Challenge on academic test module • Business Law • Corporate Finance • Global Leadership • Management and Organisation • International Business Challenge • Applied Finance Behaviour • Applied Business Challenge • International Business • Integrated Business Challenge Majors • International Business Work Integrated Learning Professional Core Units • International Business • Finance Work Integrated Learning • Accounting Information Systems • International Business Mentoring • Microeconomic Principles • Finance Mentoring • Macroeconomic Principles

Master of Business (Finance) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMFN

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Advance your career with a professional This course will prepare you for a career as business finance qualification that prepares a financial manager, financial analyst or you for the financial services industry, financial investment manager. Duration providing the necessary understanding of 2 years (4 semesters) of study international financial markets. Whether you have a background in business or 2018 intakes another field, you will develop specialist February, July knowledge and become a high performer in the more advanced topics of finance, economics and accounting. 2018 Fees A$12,900 per semester Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 • Accounting for Management • Business Ethics and Sustainability • Treasury Risk Management English requirement* • Business Economics • International Portfolio Management • Financial Derivative Markets IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) • Marketing Management • International Financial Management Or (Option 2) • Work and Organisation Systems Plus (Option 1) • Business Research Project Year 1, Semester 2 Admission requirement 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) And • Business Finance elective unit. A non-cognate (any discipline) 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) degree equivalent to an • Financial Analysis Or (Option 2) • Credit and Lending Management elective unit. Australian bachelor degree or • Business Research Proposal higher • Business Research Methods Or (Option 2) • Business Research Thesis *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

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Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE vu.edu.au/courses/international/BGAP

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, VU Sydney Gain the technical, Graduates gain This course is accredited by analytical, appreciative, employment across the CPA Australia. Duration personal and interpersonal private, not-for-profit and skills essential in today’s government sectors in 1 year (2 semesters) of study global environment. This accounting and finance eight-unit course provides roles. 2018 intakes entry to the accounting February, July profession for non accounting graduates, and offers a further accounting 2018 Fees specialisation to business A$12,900 per semester graduates. (Melbourne fee only)

English requirement* Semester 1 Semester 2 IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) • Managerial Accounting • Business Finance • Accounting Systems and Processes • Financial and Corporate Accounting • Business and Company Law • Professional Auditing Admission requirement • Business Economics • Issues in Contemporary Accounting A degree equivalent to an Australian undergraduate (bachelor) degree or higher

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Master of Business (Accounting) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMAK

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, VU Sydney This globally recognised Graduates gain This course is accredited by accounting degree provides employment across the CPA Australia and Institute a strong foundation and private, not-for-profit of Chartered Accountants Duration conceptual knowledge of and government sectors Australia and New 2 years (4 semesters) of study recent developments in as general accountants, Zealand. sustainability and global taxation accountants and 2018 intakes accounting trends. Develop management accountants. February, July specialist knowledge in accounting, economics and finance, and learn the 2018 Fees skills required to succeed A$12,900 per semester in senior accounting (Melbourne fee only) positions. English requirement* IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 Admission requirement • Business Economics • Business and Company Law • Business Ethics and Sustainability A non-cognate (any discipline) • Enterprise Resource Planning • Financial and Corporate Accounting • Issues in Contemporary Accounting Systems degree equivalent to an • Professional Auditing Plus (Option 1) • Marketing Management Australian bachelor degree or Plus (Option 1) • Business Research Project higher • Work and Organisation Systems 12 credit points (equivalent to And Year 1, Semester 2 1 unit) elective unit. Select from • Managerial Accounting any postgraduate units (subject to 12 credit points (equivalent to *English language requirement (IELTS) is based availability). 1 unit) elective unit. Select from on academic test module • Accounting Systems and Processes any postgraduate units (subject to • Business Finance Or (Option 2) availability). • Business Research Methods • Business Research Proposal Plus (Option 2) • Business Research Thesis

Students can exit with the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting or the Graduate Diploma in Business (Accounting) if they meet relevant graduation requirements.

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Victoria University offers some of Australia’s most progressive business courses. Our MBA was ranked in Tier 1 by CEO Magazine in 2017, and ranked in the top 10 in Australia and No. 2 in Victoria by the Australian Financial Review BOSS Magazine in 2016. Study your MBA at VU and benefit from excellent lecturers, small class sizes, student diversity, affordability and international study options.

Our business courses are offered at Our Bachelor of Business (BBNS) offers Our strong industry links, together a variety of levels, from diplomas and a diverse range of majors, with courses with our commitment to international degrees to postgraduate qualifications. accredited by respective industry bodies engagement, mean our students become As a business student at VU, you such as CPA Australia, Australian responsible, market-ready graduates can focus your skills in study areas Marketing Institute (AMI), The Chartered with a global outlook. As well as working including management and marketing, Institute of Logistics and Transport, with our internationally-recognised and international business and international Chartered Accountants Australia – New vastly experienced teaching staff, you’ll trade, supply chain and logistics, human Zealand, and the Australian Human share cross-cultural experiences with resources, and more. Resources Institute. your fellow students and gain a truly global education.

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Master of Business Master of Business Master of Business Doctor of Business (Industrial Relations (Marketing) Administration Administration & Human Resource Broaden your global career Take your career to Do you want to become Management) prospects and prepare the next level with an an expert in your field Explore contemporary for a management or internationally recognised and benefit the global knowledge and gain leadership role in the Master of Business community? VU’s Doctor conceptual understanding marketing industry. Learn Administration (MBA) from of Business Administration of industrial relations to think strategically, VU. Graduate with highly (DBA) will build on your and human resource take initiative and deliver sought management, experience to equip you management. You will practical outcomes for leadership and financial for senior management develop research skills in business objectives across a skills that are transferable or research roles in management and general wide range of government, to any role. MBA graduates government, not-for- business, learn to manage private and not-for-profit find employment in profit and private sectors. workplace conflict, and sectors. dynamic middle to senior You’ll develop advanced resolve industrial relations management roles across research skills and be able vu.edu.au/courses/ finance, IT, marketing, to lead in a responsible and human resource international/BMMK problems. Gain transferable engineering, construction, and innovative manner. skills and prepare for a tourism and sporting This course is one of the dynamic career. industries, both in Australia first degrees in Australia to and overseas. combine coursework and vu.edu.au/courses/ research in a professional international/BMIR vu.edu.au/courses/ business doctorate. international/BMPF vu.edu.au/courses/ international/BPPB

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“I want to be an operations manager and this course will lead me to my dream job.” Mary Galope, Philippines Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS TOP TEN MBA VICTORIA BUSINESS CROWN HOTELS • NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE (NAB) • TENNIS AUSTRALIA • MUSHROOM MUSIC • IN AUSTRALIA IBM • LINFOX LOGISTICS

The Victoria Business Confucius Institute (VBCI) was established by VU and the University of International Business and Economics to strengthen ties with TOP TEN MBA IN AUSTRALIA China. VBCI uses the expertise of both universities to Australian Financial Review develop the curriculum of business courses to increase BOSS Magazine knowledge of Chinese business.

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Diploma of Business (Enterprise) vu.edu.au/courses/international/VDBE

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders The Diploma of Business (Enterprise) is Upon successful completion of all your first step towards a successful business requirements of this program you will be Duration career. It will give you a broad introduction eligible to transfer into the second year and a range of skills relevant to working of the VU Bachelor of Business. If you 1 year (2 semesters) of study in the business sector. The course provides decide not to continue your tertiary studies you with the opportunity to prepare for you will have acquired a range of skills 2018 intakes transition into university studies in the to commence a successful career with February, July Bachelor of Business and/or for transition roles including executive officer, business to the business workforce at entry level. administrator, human resources officer, Students who successfully complete this marketing assistant or project officer. 2018 Fees diploma will receive direct entry into the A$9,600 per semester second year of the Bachelor of Business.

English requirement* IELTS 5.5 (band 5.0) Year 1, Semester 1 Year 1, Semester 2 • Information Systems for Business • Accounting for Decision Making • Management and Organisation • Economic Principles Admission requirement Behaviour • Integrated Business Challenge A secondary school qualification • Introduction to Marketing • Business Law equivalent to an Australian Year • Business Statistics 12 qualification

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Pathway from this course

Diploma of Business Bachelor of Business (Enterprise) (13 majors) 1 year 2 years

Bachelor of Business vu.edu.au/courses/international/BBNS

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, Footscray Park, Make an informed decision Our business graduates Many of our Bachelor VU Sydney^ about your choice of career find employment in a of Business majors are in business. Our Bachelor wide range of occupations accredited – please refer to Duration of Business provides and professional respective course majors. 3 years (6 semesters) of study you with flexibility and settings including private professional development corporations, professional 2018 intakes to prepare for an ever- service firms, the public February, July evolving local and global service, and community Specialisations business workforce. In a sector (see further detail common first year, you will in course majors on the Choose from one of 13 2018 Fees develop a solid foundation following pages). majors listed below to A$12,600 per semester in core business studies develop your expertise in (Melbourne fee only) followed by a choice of a specific field. Full details major study, as listed are at vu.edu.au/courses/ English requirement* below. international/BBNS IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Core Business Units Majors Minors Admission requirement • Accounting for Decision Making • Accounting • Accounting A secondary school qualification • Information Systems for Business • Banking and Finance • Banking and Finance equivalent to an Australian Year • Economic Principles • Event Management • Event Management 12 qualification; or a diploma • Business Statistics • Financial Risk Management • Financial Risk Management or advanced diploma equivalent • Introduction to Marketing • Human Resource Management • Human Resource Management to an Australian diploma or • Business Law • Information Systems Management • International Hospitality advanced diploma • Management and Organisation • International Hospitality Management Behaviour Management • Information Systems Management • Integrated Business Challenge • International Tourism Management • International Tourism Management *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • International Trade • International Trade on academic test module • Management and Innovation • Management and Innovation ^Only certain majors are offered at VU Sydney • Marketing • Marketing • Music Industry • Music Industry • Supply Chain and Logistics • Supply Chain and Logistics Management Management • International Engagement • Workplace Engagement

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Accounting major BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, Footscray Park, After developing a solid This course leads to Graduates have the VU Sydney grounding in business in employment in accounting opportunity for entry your first year, customise practices, medium and into CPA Australia as an Duration your degree with a major large corporations, the associate member with the 3 years (6 semesters) of study in Accounting. With your public sector and not-for- appropriate sequence of Accounting major from VU profit organisations. Job units. Entry into the Institute you’ll be career-ready and titles include accountant, of Chartered Accountants 2018 intakes in-demand. Our hands- business analyst, auditor, in Australia (ICAA) requires February, July on approach to learning, financial adviser or as a the completion of the same coupled with teachers who taxation consultant. sequence of units plus 2018 Fees are experts in their field, Taxation Law and Practice A$12,600 per semester will give you the advantage and Auditing units. (Melbourne fee only) and the confidence to get ahead in your career. English requirement* IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0)

Admission requirement A secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification; or a diploma or advanced diploma equivalent to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma Set Units *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module • Accounting Information Systems • Financial Accounting • Management Accounting • Corporate Law • Corporate Accounting • Corporate Finance • Advanced Financial Accounting • Applied Business Challenge

Banking and Finance major

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, Footscray Park Launch your career in banking and Graduates find careers in banking, financial services, funds management, funds management, financial planning, Duration treasury and financial markets, and wealth stockbroking, superannuation, insurance, 3 years (6 semesters) of study management. After developing a solid investment, risk management or financial grounding in business in your first year, institutions. this major will develop your understanding 2018 intakes of the financial institutions, financial February, July instruments and markets of the financial services sector. You will also be able to 2018 Fees undertake units of study that will provide you with knowledge in areas of financial A$12,600 per semester markets, management of financial institutions, and investment management. English requirement* IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Set Units • Corporate Finance Admission requirement • International Banking and Finance A secondary school qualification • Investment and Portfolio Management equivalent to an Australian Year • Credit and Lending Decisions 12 qualification; or a diploma • Financial Institutions and Monetary Theory or advanced diploma equivalent • Commercial Banking and Finance to an Australian diploma or • Law of Financial Institutions and Securities advanced diploma • Applied Business Challenge

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Financial Risk Management major

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, Footscray Park The Financial Risk Management major You may find a career in financial allows you to start your career in financial planning, fund management, banking, Duration planning and financial risk management stockbroking, superannuation, insurance, in any modern financial services industry. investment or risk management or 3 years (6 semesters) of study After developing a solid grounding in financial institutions. business in your first year, customise 2018 intakes your degree and gain knowledge and February, July experience to meet challenges for the long term sustainability of the sometime volatile financial sector. 2018 Fees A$12,600 per semester Set Units English requirement* Major Studies IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) • Corporate Finance • Applied Statistics for Business • Risk Management and Insurance Admission requirement • Taxation Law and Practice A secondary school qualification • Personal Financial Planning equivalent to an Australian Year • Risk Management Models 12 qualification; or a diploma Capstone Units or advanced diploma equivalent • Investment and Portfolio Management to an Australian diploma or • Applied Business Challenge advanced diploma Or • International Business Challenge *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

International Hospitality Management major

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, Footscray Park Expand your hospitality career options Career opportunities in hospitality include and gain insights into product and service hotel or resort service manager, food Duration development innovation, and dealing and beverage manager, airline services with stakeholders from various cultural coordinator or conference coordinator. 3 years (6 semesters) of study backgrounds. After developing a solid grounding in business in your first year, 2018 intakes customise your degree with this major, February, July and acquire up-to-date knowledge of key industry trends and issues, and an understanding of the major operational, 2018 Fees managerial and strategic areas of the A$12,600 per semester hospitality industry.

English requirement* IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Set Units Major Studies Admission requirement • Food and Beverage Management A secondary school qualification • International Human Relations • Room Division Management equivalent to an Australian Year • Consumer Behaviour 12 qualification; or a diploma • Business Integrated Learning or advanced diploma equivalent • International Hospitality Operations Management to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma Capstone Units • Revenue Management • Applied Business Challenge *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module Or • International Business Challenge

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International Trade major BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, Footscray Park This course provides graduates with Become a leader in international trade, a comprehensive understanding of with career opportunities in import/export Duration fundamental economic principles of trade. administration, trade negotiations, export After developing a solid grounding in development, international operations 3 years (6 semesters) of study business in your first year, you will learn management and international marketing. how to develop and manage trade and 2018 intakes investment projects to facilitate trade February, July between Australia and other countries. You will be able to analyse international markets and propose incentives, 2018 Fees policies, interventions, entry strategies A$12,600 per semester and harmonisation standards to firms, educational institutions, governments or English requirement* other bodies. IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Set Units Admission requirement Major Studies A secondary school qualification • International Business Context equivalent to an Australian Year • International Economics and Finance 12 qualification; or a diploma • International Trade Practices or advanced diploma equivalent • Microeconomic Analysis to an Australian diploma or • International Marketing advanced diploma • International Economic Analysis Capstone Units *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module • Strategic International Trade Operations • Applied Business Challenge Or • International Business Challenge

Supply Chain and Logistics Management major

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, Footscray Park Pursue a business career Our graduates find This business major in the fast-growing export/ careers in global and local is accredited by the Duration import industry with a organisations that deal in Chartered Institute of major in Supply Chain and importing, exporting and Logistics and Transport. 3 years (6 semesters) of study Logistics Management. shipping, warehousing After developing a solid and distribution. Roles 2018 intakes grounding in business in include procurement and February, July your first year, you will gain distribution manager, skills and knowledge in freight forwarding, customs all aspects of logistics in a officer, warehousing and 2018 Fees sustainable supply chain. inventory controller, stock A$12,600 per semester These include purchasing analyst or researcher. and procurement of English requirement* materials, inventory flow IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) and control, storage and material handling in warehousing, economics Admission requirement of mode of transport, and A secondary school qualification distribution and shipment. equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification; or a diploma or advanced diploma equivalent Set Units to an Australian diploma or Major Studies Capstone Units advanced diploma • Operations Management • Supply Chain Analytics • Distribution Management • Applied Business Challenge *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Purchasing and Supply Management Or on academic test module • E-Supply Chain Management • International Business Challenge • Integrated Supply Chain Management • Transport and Logistics Management

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Management and Innovation major

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, Footscray Park Learn to become a strong business leader Start your management career with or entrepreneur with the Management opportunities in strategic management, Duration and Innovation business major. After operations management, change developing a solid grounding in business management, business ethics and 3 years (6 semesters) of study in your first year, you will develop key organisational analysis. industry-focused skills in communication, 2018 intakes negotiation, teamwork, problem solving February, July and strategic thinking.

2018 Fees Set Units A$12,600 per semester Major Studies Capstone Units • Strategic Management • Managing Organisational Change • Business Ethics • Applied Business Challenge English requirement* • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Or IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) • Knowledge Management Practices • International Business Challenge for Innovative Organisation • Entrepreneurial Business Issues Admission requirement • International Management A secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification; or a diploma or advanced diploma equivalent to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Marketing major

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, Footscray Park Launch your marketing Career opportunities in This marketing major is career with a course the marketing industry accredited by the Australian Duration that provides real- include roles such as Marketing Institute. world experience. After market analyst, marketing 3 years (6 semesters) of study developing a solid communications officer, grounding in business in fundraising officer, brand 2018 intakes your first year, you will strategist and social media February, July learn about marketing marketing officer. theories and how to implement practical 2018 Fees marketing solutions. You A$12,600 per semester will gain an in-depth understanding of customer English requirement* needs in the marketplace IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) and be well equipped to pursue a career in marketing management Admission requirement in large and medium A secondary school qualification corporations, or consulting equivalent to an Australian Year roles in marketing research 12 qualification; or a diploma or advertising agencies. or advanced diploma equivalent to an Australian diploma or advanced diploma Set Units Major Studies Capstone Units *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Product and Services Innovations • Marketing Planning and Strategy on academic test module • Integrated Marketing • Applied Business Challenge Communications Or • Marketing Research • International Business Challenge • Consumer Behaviour • International Marketing • Marketing Services and Experiences

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Master of Business Administration (Professional) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMAB

Location Course Graduate Industry recognition City Flinders description outcomes Our MBA was ranked in Tier 1 Gain the specialist This course leads to by CEO Magazine in 2017, and Duration knowledge and skills to general management ranked in the top 10 in Australia and number 2 in Victoria by the 2 years (4 semesters) of study prepare you for senior and middle management positions. management positions Australian Financial Review’s Stay ahead of current in a variety of industries. BOSS Magazine in 2016. 2018 intakes industry practices February, July while developing expertise in critical thinking, problem 2018 Fees solving, creativity and A$14,300 per semester leadership. Our MBA is recognised in Australia English requirement* and around the world. IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0)

Admission requirement Year 1 Year 2 Or (Option 2) A non-cognate (any discipline) • Accounting for Management • Financial Analysis • Business Research Proposal degree equivalent to an • Business Statistics • Managing Innovation and • Business Research Thesis Australian bachelor degree • Business Economics Entrepreneurship On completion of eight approved units or higher, and three years’ • Marketing Management • Organisation Change Management of study students can exit this course and full-time work experience post- • Business Ethics and Sustainability • Business Research Methods will be eligible to receive the Graduate graduation, as approved by the • Work and Organisation Systems • Art and Practice of Leadership Diploma of Business Administration. College of Business • Strategic Management and Business Plus (Option 1) On completion of four approved units Policy • Business Research Project of study students who choose to exit the • Strategic Human Resource course will be eligible to receive the • 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Management Graduate Certificate in Business. on academic test module units) from any of the university postgraduate courses (unit offering is subject to availability)

Master of Business (Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMMA

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Launch your career in management This course prepares you for management with the popular Master of Business and organisational development roles, or Duration (Management). Gain specialist business leadership roles in innovation and business 2 years (4 semesters) of study knowledge and skills for leadership sustainability. positions in various fields. Strengthen your critical analytical and decision making 2018 intakes skills; improve your leadership, strategic February, July thinking, research and negotiation skills; and sharpen your values and ethical CRICOS code behaviour. With hands-on experience, you will be ready to respond to the challenges 083292G of today’s global workplaces.

2018 Fees Core Business units Specialisation units Specialisation units A$12,900 per semester • Accounting for Management Management International Business • Business Statistics • Governance • International Financial Management English requirement* • Business Economics • Strategic Human Resource • International Supply Chain Structure IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) • Work and Organisation Systems Management • Strategic Human Resource College Core units • Business Project Management Management • Art and Practice of Leadership • Business Practices in China • Business Ethics and Sustainability • Strategic Management and Business • Business Strategy in a Global Admission requirement • Business Research Methods A non-cognate (any discipline) Policy Environment degree equivalent to an • Managing Innovation and • Green Economy and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development Australian bachelor degree or • Organisation Change Management • Trade and Investment in Asia higher Research Option 1

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Business Research Project on academic test module 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Select any postgraduate units from VU (subject to availability). Research Option 2 • Business Research Proposal • Business Research Thesis

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Master of Business (Supply Chain Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMSM

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders Achieve a leading role Our graduates find This course is accredited by in the supply chain and roles in supply chain the Chartered Institute of Duration logistics industry, with our management, logistics, Procurement and Supply. respected masters. You’ll global procurement, 2 years (4 semesters) of study learn the latest theory sourcing/distribution and gain real-world management, enterprise 2018 intakes experience in global resource planning, project February, July procurement, supply chain leadership, transport and logistics management, coordination, warehouse distribution strategies, supervising, import/export 2018 Fees operations management and customs management. A$12,900 per semester and enterprise resource planning (ERP). We run English requirement* a world-class research IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) centre, and many of our lecturers are practising professionals, with up-to- Admission requirement date industry knowledge A non-cognate (any discipline) and connections. degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree or higher Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 • Strategic Management and Business • Business Ethics and Sustainability • Operations Management Policy *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Supply Chain and Logistics • Project Procurement Management on academic test module • Commercial Contracts Management Research Component Option 1 • Operations and Logistics Strategy • Green Logistics • Business Research Project • Work and Organisation Systems Research Component Option 1 • Elective 2* Year 1, Semester 2 • Elective 1* Or • Enterprise Resource Planning Or Research Component Option 2 Systems Research Component Option 2 • Business Research Thesis • International Supply Chain Structure • Business Research Proposal • Global Procurement * Students may choose equivalent • Business Research Methods postgraduate level elective units as offered by the College of Business or elsewhere within the University.

Master of Business (Tourism and Destination Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMBT

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Gain a specialised and professional Careers include marketing and qualification that will equip you to perform management support roles, roles in Duration in managerial, policy development and research and consulting firms, government 2 years (4 semesters) of study planning roles within the rapidly growing planning and policy development, tourism tourism and events industries. The first education and management. of its kind in Australia, this course will 2018 intakes prepare you to professionally engage February, July with contemporary and emerging industry issues and developments in the visitor 2018 Fees economy. In particular, the course builds on the theme of green growth and A$12,900 per semester sustainability.

English requirement* IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 • Work and Organisation Systems • Business Ethics and Sustainability • Pricing Analytics and Revenue • Marketing Management • International Tourism Management Management Admission requirement • Accounting for Management • Emerging Trends in Tourism and • Green Growth Transformation of A non-cognate (any discipline) • Business Economics Destination Management Destinations degree equivalent to an Year 1, Semester 2 Option 1 Option 1 Australian bachelor degree or • Business Research Project higher • Tourism and Events: Core Concepts 12 credit points (equivalent 1 unit) and Theory elective unit 12 credit points (equivalent 1 unit) • Cross-cultural Dimensions of Option 2 elective unit *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Destination Management Option 2 on academic test module • Managing the Visitor Experience • Business Research Proposal • Business Research Methods • Business Research Thesis

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Master of Change, Innovation and Leadership BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMCH

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Build on your industry experience to This course will ensure you are highly become a change management leader sought after in roles such as: director or Duration with this world first master. You will head of change, change management develop techniques to build innovative professional, senior consultant, 1.5 years (3 semesters) of study teams, drive complex change and adjust program/project manager, coaching quickly to new business conditions. You’ll and training professional and executive 2018 intakes learn to help individuals appreciate the roles where change leadership is February, July complexity that surrounds organisational critical. change, and strengthen their ability to manage change in their organisations. 2018 Fees The program is developed in collaboration A$12,900 per semester with industry leaders with enormous change experience who will also contribute English requirement* towards the delivery of the program. While IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) the program will take an interdisciplinary approach, the key focus will be on blending business and psychology. Admission requirement A cognate (similar discipline) degree equivalent to an Australian Core units Research Option 1 bachelor degree or higher, • Business Ethics and Sustainability • Business Research Project and four years’ full-time work • Business Research Methods 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Students to select from experience post-graduation; or Professional Core Units any postgraduate units from within the a non-cognate (any discipline) • Financial Analysis University (subject to availability). bachelor/honours degree and six • Art and Practice of Leadership Research Option 2 years’ full-time work experience • Advanced Organisational Behaviour post-graduation, including at least • Organisational Diagnosis and • Business Research Proposal • Business Research Thesis three years in a management/ Change • Technological Change and consulting role as approved by the Innovation College of Business; or completion • Managing Change and Complexity of a Graduate Certificate/Diploma • Strategy and Strategic Change in Organisational Change Management

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Business and Management vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPBA

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, Footscray Park Aim for a high-level career as a researcher Become an independent, competent or adviser in business, government or and highly sought researcher, equipped Duration academia. VU’s Doctor of Philosophy to pursue a research career in relevant 4 years (8 semesters) of study (Integrated) in Business and Management industries and/or to become an academic. provides an alternative pathway to a PhD for applicants who have not had previous 2018 intakes research training and/or experience. February, July With the assistance of an experienced research supervisory team, your integrated 2018 Fees PhD teaches you best-practice research methods before you begin a thesis in your A$14,400 per semester chosen field that is relevant to industry and our local and global community. English requirement* IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1 Years 2 - 4 Core Studies • Business and Management Admission requirement • Introduction to Research (Full-Time) A relevant postgraduate Methodology qualification or a four-year • Research Design and Proposal undergraduate degree with Development honours • Research Integrity and Ethics Thesis Units (36 credit points) *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Select 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 on academic test module units) elective studies • Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods • Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods • Enhancing Researcher Knowledge and Skills • Enhancing Research Capability • English Language for Graduate Researchers

21 Creative Arts

Study a creative arts course at Victoria University and develop lifelong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, research and personal expression. Choose from a range of courses including arts, digital media, screen media and music. Our industry-relevant courses, along with our local and global connections, will give you the real- world experience you need to succeed in your creative field. With a unique approach to teaching and learning, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you will be prepared for the highest industry standards and have the confidence to build a successful career in the arts.

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Bachelor of Music Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy This course focuses on popular and (Creative Arts) (Integrated) in Creative Arts contemporary music, including Become an independent and highly Our PhD (Integrated) in Creative international perspectives, enabling sought researcher with a Doctor Arts provides an alternative pathway you to develop music knowledge, of Philosophy (PhD) in Creative to a PhD for applicants who have technical fluency, and creativity. Arts. Conduct original research in not had previous research training Through practice, cultural analysis an area of interest and of broader and/or experience. We provide and critical listening, you will discover significance to VU, industry and intensive coaching in ethical research an inspiring variety of musical the community. This PhD includes techniques for your first year of study. styles. Access to cutting-edge music the production of a creative work After passing the coursework with a technology and our commercial informed by research. 70% average, you’ll begin your own recording facilities at Kindred Studios. original research and finish your You’ll also gain practical experience vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPAC PhD within the standard four years. through collaborative projects with Your research will be conducted students, industry professionals, and in an area that is of interest to community organisations. you, relevant to industry and the vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABMC community, and within VU’s research focus areas. vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPCA

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“I love to work with people, to communicate with people and to create – that’s why I chose Screen Media at VU.” Christine Tiennguyen, Vietnam Bachelor of Screen Media

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS WORLD’S TOP 3 STARS MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL • MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY • MULTI CHANNEL NETWORK • 10 SHARED FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE • FILM VICTORIA SBS TELEVISION WORKSPACES VU MUSIC STUDENTS LEARN, WORK AND PLAY AT THE 3 STARS (WORLD STANDARD) IN KINDRED STUDIOS, RANKED LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND IN WORLD’S TOP 10 SHARED CULTURE, AND CULTURAL STUDIES WORKSPACES (EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR (LONELY PLANET 2016) AUSTRALIA 2015)

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CREATIVE ARTS Bachelor of Arts vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABAB

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Follow your passion and drive your Our BA provides a strong foundation Park career forward, gaining broad skills and for a range of exciting careers in the knowledge with the Bachelor of Arts (BA). humanities, creative arts and social Duration We offer a range of majors/specialisations sciences. Graduate career-ready for a wide 3 years (6 semesters) of study including Communication Studies, History, range of roles in government or the public Literary Studies, Sociology, Visual Art and service, community and non-government many more. A BA is the ideal preparation organisations, business, education and 2018 intakes for today’s fast-changing world. Develop media. Professional careers include media February, July transferable skills in: communication, professional, creative arts administrator, problem-solving, research, teamwork, public servant and policy worker, strategic 2018 Fees critical thinking and analysis. This course communicator, creative artist, and A$11,300 per semester offers many opportunities for practical corporate manager. and workplace learning, which will further prepare you for your future career. English requirement* IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Core Arts Units Majors Minors • Academic Discourse and Experience • Gender Studies • Global Indigenous Challenge Admission requirement • Reason and Revolution • Aboriginal Yulendj • Global Leadership A secondary school qualification • Knowledge, Inquiry and Research • Literary Studies • Writing equivalent to an Australian Year • Introduction to Sociology • Vietnamese Studies (Advanced) • Gender Studies 12 qualification • Text and Representation • Political Science • Digital Media • The Era of Controversy • Sociology • Literary Studies *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Creativity, Communication and the • History • Psychology on academic test module Digital Age • Visual Art • History • Aboriginal History and Political • Communication Studies • International Development Movements • Writing • Popular Music Studies Psychology Introductory Units • Psychology • Aboriginal Yulendj • Psychology 1A • Vietnamese Studies • Psychology 1B • Vietnamese Studies (Advanced) Vietnamese Introductory Units • Political Science • Professional Communication • Basic Vietnamese A • Sociology • Basic Vietnamese B • Visual Art • Communication Studies • Philosophy

Bachelor of Screen Media vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABSN

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Develop new media production skills, This course will prepare you for an exciting techniques and knowledge (including global career as a critically-informed Duration intellectual property) through practical media professional. You’ll be able to and theoretical learning. This course has deliver innovative media content across 3 years (6 semesters) of study a contemporary focus, preparing you existing and emerging platforms. Beyond to deliver innovative media content for traditional broadcast media, you could also 2018 intakes online distribution, video on-demand, pursue a range of roles in advertising, film February, July streaming sites such as YouTube, television studios, film festival organisations, radio and radio. The course focuses on the stations and video production companies. film and television industry, but also on 2018 Fees the media industry as a whole. Working A$10,800 per semester as individuals, and in teams, you will produce: cross-platform projects, motion English requirement* graphics and visual effects, narrative film, IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) non-fiction short films and documentaries, podcasts and TV and radio programs.

Admission requirement A secondary school qualification Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 equivalent to an Australian Year • Academic Discourse and Experience • Television Production • Screen Media Enterprise 12 qualification; or a diploma or • Knowledge, Inquiry and Research • Radio Production • Screen Media Practice advanced diploma equivalent to • Text and Representation • Creative Arts in Context Plus • Creativity, Communication and the • Writing the Documentary Australian diploma or advanced Digital Age 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of diploma • Cross Media Practice Capstone studies • Online Screen Media • Visual Effects • Studio Project 1 • Introduction to Screen Media • Screen Media Careers • Studio Project 2 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Motion Graphics • Post-Production on academic test module • Digital Sound and Video Plus 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) of Minor studies listed • Writing • Digital Media • Marketing Communication • Visual Art

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Master of Digital Media CREATIVE ARTS vu.edu.au/courses/international/AMDM

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Add to your career options as a digital media Upon completion of this course, you’ll practitioner or learn to implement innovative be ready to work as a digital media Duration digital transformations in your current industry. strategist/digital marketing manager/ Our course, informed by industry leaders, digital media producer, e-learning 2 years (4 semesters) of study offers key insights into the latest digital media designer, UX practitioner, web designer practices and processes. Through our flexible or cross-media practitioner – making 2018 intakes and current curriculum, you’ll learn the skills you indispensable in this global, February, July to excel in user experience (UX) design, app progressive sector. development, game production, search engine optimisation, content strategy and social 2018 Fees network analytics. In your second year of study, A$10,900 per semester you’ll undertake a research project with both a practical and written component and have the English requirement* option to link this to a known industry problem. IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1 Year 2 Elective units • Approaches to Research Note: Not all units are offered every year Admission requirement Option 1 or every semester A degree equivalent to an • Visuals, Digital Media and a Global World • Research Methodologies • International Communication Australian undergraduate • Video Production • Research Project • Managing Public Relations (bachelor) degree or higher • Web Technologies • Communicating Research Campaigns • Analysing the Web and Social Plus • Public Relations Writing *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Networks 60 credit points (equivalent to 5 units) of • Ethics and Regulations in on academic test module • Digital Media for Sport and Health elective units from the list below Communications Practice • Cross-Platform Media Production Option 2 • Print and Web Journalism Plus • Organisational Communication • Minor Thesis (Full-Time) • Media 2.0 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 elective • Research Methodologies unit) from the list of elective units • Professional Internship Plus • Professional Public Speaking 36 credit points (equivalent to 3 units) of • Design Management elective units from the following list • Documentary

“VU’s Master of Digital Media covers the whole gamut of the marketing industry, which is what makes it so valuable for my career goals.” Kuhan Supramaniam, Malaysia Master of Digital Media

25 Education

Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. If you have a passion for teaching and inspiring young minds, Victoria University is the place for you. We offer a range of courses to help you achieve a rewarding career as an early childhood educator, primary/secondary teacher, sports coach, or youth worker. The education sector in Australia and internationally is growing, and the demand for qualified early childhood, primary and secondary school teachers has never been greater. At VU, you’ll gain extensive teaching experience in real classroom environments, ensuring you’re confident and work-ready for a career both locally and internationally.

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Diploma of Education Studies Master of Teaching (Primary Doctor of Philosophy This course is designed for students Education) (Integrated) in Education who do not meet the entry Gain practical experience and Learn best-practice research methods requirements for the Bachelor of prepare for a rewarding career in before you begin an original thesis in Education. You will receive additional education. Refine your craft as a the education field. Our integrated support over two, 16-week semesters, teacher by engaging in classroom program lets students without where you can build the literacy and discussions and undertaking research experience undertake a numeracy skills needed for a career research. You’ll be eligible to register PhD with confidence. We provide in education, and prepare for the as a primary teacher after you intensive coaching in ethical research transition into a bachelor degree. graduate from the Master of Teaching techniques for your first year of study. vu.edu.au/courses/international/EDES (Primary Education) (pending After passing the coursework with a accreditation with the Victoria 70% average, you’ll begin your own Institute of Teaching). Graduates research and finish your PhD in the can also pursue careers in a range standard four years. of education-related industries and organisations. vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPDA vu.edu.au/courses/international/EMPE

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“All I’ve ever wanted to do is be a teacher so VU is preparing me for my whole future.” Natalia Gojevic, Australia Bachelor of Education

16 MAJORS 25% MORE 3 STARS CHOOSE FROM 16 MAJORS IN OUR PLACEMENT HOURS BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (P-12) AND TEACH AT ANY SCHOOL LEVEL WHEN OUR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (P-12) YOU GRADUATE OFFERS 25% MORE CLASSROOM HOURS THAN REQUIRED BY THE VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF TEACHING 3 STARS (WORLD STANDARD) IN EDUCATION AND SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION (EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA 2015)

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EDUCATION Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care vu.edu.au/courses/international/CHC50113

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson, St Albans Develop skills in providing activities and Upon completion, you will be a qualified care to children, with an emphasis on play- early childhood educator with skills and Duration based learning. This practical course will knowledge in childhood development prepare you to enter a rewarding industry (aesthetic, creative, physical), planning for 1.5 years (3 semesters) of study where you’ll provide education and care children with additional needs, networking to children during their most influential and family partnerships, first aid, health 2018 intakes years. It includes five work placements and and safety. Our graduates find work in February, July a first aid course. Learn from teachers preschools, childcare centres and family with valuable industry contacts and the daycare centres. Job titles include family latest industry skills and knowledge. Build day care coordinator, early childhood 2018 Fees valuable, real-world experience through educator - team leader, nanny, reliever A$7,800 per semester placements and scenario-based learning in early childhood programs, playgroup and assessments. coordinator and more. English requirement* IELTS 5.5 (band 5.0) Core units • Develop cultural competence • Establish and implement plans for • Identify and respond to children and • Ensure the health and safety of developing cooperative behaviour young people at risk Admission requirement children • Implement strategies for the • Provide an emergency first aid A secondary school qualification • Provide care for children inclusion of all children response in an education and care equivalent to an Australian • Promote and provide healthy food • Promote children’s agency setting Year 12 qualification. APolice and drinks • Analyse information to inform • Maintain work health & safety learning Records Check and a Working • Provide care for babies and toddlers Elective units • Design and implement the curriculum • Develop positive and respectful • Build and sustain an innovative work with Children Check is required relationships with children to foster children’s learning and prior to practical placements development environment • Use an approved learning framework • Reflect on and improve own to guide practice • Embed sustainable practices in services operations professional practice *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Establish and maintain a safe and on academic test module healthy environment for children • Work in partnership with families to • Foster the holistic development provide appropriate education and and wellbeing of the child in early care for children childhood • Promote Aboriginal and / or Torres • Nurture creativity in children Strait Islander cultural safety • Facilitate compliance in an education • Work legally and ethically and care service

Bachelor of Education (P-12) vu.edu.au/courses/international/EBED

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry Footscray Park One of only a few Australian With an education recognition universities to offer a Bachelor of degree from VU, you’ll Graduates qualify Duration Education (P-12), VU graduates to be job-ready before you for accreditation by 4 years (8 semesters) of study teach at any school level. During graduate. Depending on the Victorian Institute the course, you’ll complete at least your specialisation, you of Teaching. 80 days of supervised teaching — could find a role teaching 2018 intakes 25% more placement hours than anything from maths, February required by the Victorian Institute science and English, to of Teaching. creative arts, physical education and business. 2018 Fees A$10,900 per semester Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 Year 4, Semester 1 English requirement* • Personal and Professional Learning • Engaging Students: • Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting IELTS 7.0 (band 6.5 in Reading • Orientation to Education and Human High Expectations for All • Literacy Across the Continuum 2 and Writing, 7.5 in Speaking Development • Teaching Primary Mathematics 2 • 24 credit points (2) majors and Listening) • ICT in Education for the 21st Century Year 3, Semester 1 Year 4, Semester 2 • Teaching Primary Mathematics 1 • 12 credit points (1) major • Entering the Profession Admission requirement Year 1, Semester 2 • 12 credit points (1) major Curriculum • Teaching Primary Mathematics 3 A secondary school qualification and Pedagogy unit • Healthy, Active Individuals and • On Becoming a Teacher equivalent to an Australia Year Communities • 24 credit points (1) Option A, B, C, D • Practice in Partnership 12 qualification, including • Reconciling Australian Humanities Year 3, Semester 2 Additional information study in mathematics. Students Education • 12 credit points (1) major • Educating for STEM Please refer to the website for curriculum need to pass a Literacy • 12 credit points (1) major Curriculum and pedagogy units; electives, majors, and Numeracy Test prior to • Literacy Across the Continuum 1 and Pedagogy unit and minors: vu.edu.au/courses/ placements and graduation Year 2, Semester 1 • 24 credit points (1) Option A, B, C, D international/EBED • Teaching Primary Science *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module • Creativity and the Arts

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Master of Education EDUCATION vu.edu.au/courses/international/EMED

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Build on your experience as an educator Become an education professional, by studying the latest theory and research trainer, manager or health professional. Duration in education. This flexible coursework Increasingly, a Master of Education is program has a particular focus on, and seen as a prerequisite for promotion in 2 years (4 semesters) of study commitment to, social justice, sustainability the field of education for qualified school and ethical action. Learning from teachers. 2018 intakes passionate and experienced educators, February, July you will gain advanced knowledge about the theory and practice of learning and teaching. This course is designed 2018 Fees for teachers, principals, community A$11,400 per semester educators, youth workers, policy makers or any professional whose work has an English requirement* educational component or responsibility. IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Core units • Contemporary Issues in Education Select 96 credit points (4 units) from • Learning Programs: Design and Admission requirement and Training Implementation A degree equivalent to an the following elective units: • Education Research Design and • Developing Professional Practice Australian undergraduate • Theories of Education, Training and Methods Social Change • Facilitating Learning in (bachelor) degree or higher, Select either Option 1 or 2 Organisations completed at a meritorious level • Innovation Option 1 • Enhancing Skills and Knowledge and approved by the College of • Approaches to Learning • Capstone Research Investigation • E-Learning • Sustainability Education: from Arts and Education. Provide a Theory to Practice professional resume or curriculum Plus 24 credit points (1 unit) chosen from • Vocational Education and Training: the elective unit list below. Policy and Practice • Post-Colonial and Indigenous vitae and submit a 200-word Approaches to Learning and written statement outlining why Option 2 • Organisational Culture and Change Teaching in the 21st Century in Education and Training you would like to undertake this • Minor Thesis (Full-Time) Or • Internationalisation in Education course. To undertake the minor and Training • Minor Thesis A (Part-Time) thesis option, the College of • Positive Education Education requires evidence of And • Curriculum & Pedagogy aptitude for a comprehensive • Minor Thesis B (Part-Time) • Educational Leadership for Social research project. Extensive Justice experience in the professional field is an advantage *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) vu.edu.au/courses/international/EMES

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park The Master of Teaching (Secondary Graduates can become secondary school Education) is a two-year full-time teachers in a range of discipline areas Duration postgraduate qualification designed including business, English, health, 2 years (4 semesters) of study to prepare students for registration as mathematics, physical education and secondary teachers. This course involves science. Graduates may also choose significant learning in the workplace to take on roles within a range of 2018 intakes through project partnerships. educational-related industries. February, July Year 1, Semester 1 Plus Discipline Studies units 2018 Fees • Epistemologies of Practice 24 credit points from: (two corresponding units for each A$11,400 per semester • Critical Literacy for Diverse Option 1 discipline) Communities • Capstone Research Investigation • Teaching Business 1&2 • Teacher as Practitioner and or • Teaching Computing 1&2 English requirement* Researcher • Teaching Creativity and the Arts 1&2 Plus 24 credit points (1 unit) chosen from the IELTS 7.0 (band 6.5 in Reading elective units • Teaching English 1&2 and Writing, 7.5 in Speaking 12 credit points Discipline Studies units • Teaching English as a Second (Part 1) chosen from the list below Option 2 and Listening) Language 1&2 Year 1, Semester 2 • Minor Thesis A (Part-Time) • Teaching Humanities 1&2 Year 2, Semester 2 • Teaching Languages other than • Curriculum and Multi-modal English 1&2 Learning • Entering the Profession and • Teaching Mathematics 1&2 Admission requirement • Education Research Design and Becoming Critical A degree equivalent to an Methods Plus • Teaching Music 1&2 Australian bachelor degree or Plus • Teaching Outdoor Education 1&2 12 credit points Discipline Studies units • Teaching Physical Education 1&2 higher. Students need to pass 12 credit points Discipline Studies units (Part 2) chosen from the list below a Literacy and Numeracy Test (Part 2) chosen from the list below • Teaching Psychology 1&2 Plus • Teaching Science 1&2 prior to graduation. A Working • LANTITE Literacy Test Result 24 credit points from: • Teaching Student Welfare 1&2 with Children Check is required • LANTITE Numeracy Test Result Option 1 • Teaching Technology 1&2 before placements Year 2, Semester 1 • Capstone Research Investigation • Teaching Health 1&2 • Indigenous Perspectives and or 24 credit points (1 unit) chosen from • Teaching Middle Years 1&2 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Standpoints in Education the elective units Elective units on academic test module Plus Option 2 Please refer to website for list of electives: 12 credit points Discipline Studies (Part 1) • Minor Thesis B (Part-Time) vu.edu.au/courses/international/EMES from the following list

29 Engineering & Science

Gain the technical knowledge and personal skills required to solve real-world challenges in the engineering and science industries.

VU engineering and science graduates Our partnerships with local and global Learn in our state-of-the-art laboratories pursue a range of exciting global careers scientific and engineering organisations designed for specialised areas such as building surveyor, mechanical inform the curriculum of our courses, such as geomechanics, hydraulics, engineer, project manager, nutritionist, providing a practical qualification thermodynamics, analytical chemistry, researcher and environmental educator. respected by industry employers. We biotechnology, microelectronics, champion problem-based learning, information technology, power We are proud to rank in the 351-400 giving you hands-on exposure to engineering and mechanics. Engineering band of the world’s best engineering simulated engineering situations, work students can also join VU Motorsport to (electrical and electronic) universities placements and involvement with develop single seater and sport sedan in the prestigious QS World University industry-sponsored projects. racing cars. Rankings by Subject 2017.

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Master of Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy Engineering (Building (Integrated) in (Integrated) in (Information and Fire Safety and Risk Food Sciences and Information and Mathematical Engineering) Technology Mathematical Sciences) Develop your professional This course provides an Sciences VU’s doctoral degree and advanced technical alternative pathway to a Learn to be an effective (PhD) is an advanced skills in a specialist PhD for applicants who communicator and present research program offered discipline with a Master have not had previous your research in academic across our research focus of Engineering (Building research training and/ outlets such as ranked areas and the major Fire Safety and Risk or experience. With journals, thesis, book disciplines of our academic Engineering) and gain a the assistance of an chapters, monographs and colleges. Conduct original competitive edge in the experienced research presenting at national and research in an area of industry. Turn to page 70 supervisory team, your international conferences. interest to you and of to read about a former original research in the The PhD (Integrated) is broader significance to engineering student field of food sciences suitable for applicants who the University, industry who now employees VU and technology will be have not had previous and the community, graduates. conducted in an area research training, and with the assistance of an relevant to industry and experienced research vu.edu.au/courses/ provides graduates with a the community, and within range of transferable skills. supervisory team. international/EMQB VU’s research focus areas. vu.edu.au/courses/ vu.edu.au/courses/ vu.edu.au/courses/ international/UPIA international/UPNI international/UPFA

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“I am being exposed to real-life situations that are helping me to broaden my knowledge and skills.” Nathanael Dimba, Mauritius B. Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

INDUSTRY WISE 5 STARS 4 STARS OUR WOMEN CONNECTIONS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA • DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING (WISE) 5 STARS (WELL ABOVE 4 STARS (ABOVE ENVIRONMENT, LAND, WATER AND PLANNING • PROGRAM OFFERS A WORLD STANDARD) WORLD STANDARD) MELBOURNE WATER • VICROADS • CITY WEST RANGE OF ACTIVITIES IN ELECTRICAL IN ENGINEERING WATER • NATIONAL MEASUREMENT INSTITUTE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED AND ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ENGINEERING (EXCELLENCE (EXCELLENCE IN IN RESEARCH RESEARCH AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA FOR 2015) FOR 2015)

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ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Diploma of Engineering vu.edu.au/courses/international/VDEN

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders The Diploma of Engineering is a pathway Graduates from the Diploma may find to Bachelor of Engineering courses at employment in areas where entry level Duration Victoria University. The course is designed positions require strong technical and to help you transfer into the second year problem solving skills. Graduates of this 1 year (2 semesters) of study of your chosen Bachelor of Engineering course have found employment in public specialisation (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and private sectors of engineering, water 2018 intakes and Electronics, Architectural) or to apply and road industries, automotive industries February, July for other bachelor-level courses at VU or and manufacturing. The course itself other universities. You’ll learn foundation does not have any external professional skills in mathematics, physics and problem- accreditations. To gain professional 2018 Fees solving. With these basic technical skills, accreditation from Engineers Australia, A$12,200 per semester graduates of this course can begin entry students must complete an additional 3 level work in engineering fields or go on to years at the degree level. English requirement* further studies in engineering. IELTS 5.5 (band 5.0) Year 1, Semester 1 Year 1, Semester 2 • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Engineering Mathematics 2 Admission requirement • Engineering Physics 1 • Engineering Physics 2 A secondary school qualification • Engineering in the Community • Engineering Fundamentals equivalent to an Australian Year • Problem Solving for Engineers • Introduction to Engineering Design 12 qualification, including study in mathematics

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Pathway from this course

Diploma of Bachelor of Engineering Engineering (Honours) 1 year 3 years

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHEC

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park Prepare for an in- You’ll graduate with the This course is accredited by demand career technical and problem- Engineers Australia, which designing practical and solving skills to pursue is recognised internationally. Duration sustainable community a career as a civil Engineers Australia is a 4 years (8 semesters) of study infrastructure. This course infrastructure engineer, signatory to the Washington covers the planning, civil design engineer, Accord, which gives mutual 2018 intakes design, construction and construction engineer, recognition of engineering February, July management of essential engineering technician or degrees for signatory across community infrastructure, environmental engineer. the world. including: commercial and As a civil engineer, 2018 Fees industrial buildings, water you can run your own A$14,300 per semester supply and wastewater practice or work for systems, bridges, roads government authorities, English requirement* and transport systems, consulting firms, or major IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) port harbour and airport construction companies. facilities.

Admission requirement A secondary school qualification 13 Common Engineering Units • Environmental Engineering 1 • Environmentally Sustainable equivalent to an Australian Year Core Units Plus Design 1 • Building Systems Design & Costing 12 qualification, including study 16 units, 192 credit points Select 12 credit points from: in mathematics • Building Fire Safety Systems • Fluid Mechanics 1 • Structural Engineering Design 2 • Linear Analysis for Electrical • Solid Mechanics • Civil Engineering Design 2 Engineers *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Engineering Materials & Construction Select 24 credit points (equivalent to • Experimental Data Analysis on academic test module • Engineering Surveying 2) elective units from: • Alternative Energy Systems and Power System Communication • Introduction to Structural • Mathematics Foundations Engineering Design • Fundamentals of Electrical and • Geomechanics • Physics Foundations Electronic Engineering • Hydraulics • Structural Engineering Design 2 • Introduction to Engineering Materials • Environmental Engineering 2 • Highway Engineering And • Urban Development and • Structural Analysis Transportation 12 credit points elective (equivalent to • Geotechnical Engineering • Civil Engineering Design 2 1 unit) from any course offered by VU at AQF 7 level. • Hydrology and Water Resources • Architectural History and Design • Hydraulic Engineering • Building Development and • Civil Engineering Design 1 Compliance • Structural Engineering Design 1 32 • Building Electrical Systems

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHEA

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park Gain the expertise to Architectural engineers This course is accredited by integrate structural systems may work on new building Engineers Australia, which Duration into building design while projects, or renovations of is recognised overseas. minimising environmental existing structures. With Engineers Australia 4 years (8 semesters) of study impact. You’ll cover the an increasing need for is a signatory to the design processes behind sustainable buildings, you Washington Accord, which 2018 intakes making safe buildings, will be in high demand, gives mutual recognition February, July with an emphasis on designing the systems that of engineering degrees for sustainable design. This make modern buildings signatory organisations. course includes elements a safe and comfortable 2018 Fees of other engineering place to live and work. A$14,300 per semester disciplines, including This course will prepare mechanical, electrical you for a career as a English requirement* and fire safety. Only two design engineer, building IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) accredited architectural services engineer, hydraulic engineering programs exist engineer, estimator or in Australia, so demand for structural engineer. Admission requirement VU graduates is high. A secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 13 Common Engineering Units • Solid Mechanics • Linear Analysis for Electrical 12 qualification, including study Core Units • Engineering Materials & Construction Engineers in mathematics • Introduction to Structural • Experimental Data Analysis 16 units, 192 credit points Engineering Design • Alternative Energy Systems and • Architectural History and Design • Fluid Mechanics 1 Power System Communication *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Building Development & Compliance • Introduction to Engineering Materials on academic test module • Fundamentals of Electrical and • HVAC Systems 1 Electronic Engineering • Dynamics • Building Electrical Systems • Thermodynamics 1 • Building Development and • Hydraulic Services Systems Elective Units Compliance 2 • HVAC Systems 2 Two (2 elective units) from: Plus • Environmentally Sustainable • Mathematics Foundations 12 credit points elective (equivalent to Design 1 1 unit) from any course offered by VU at • Environmentally Sustainable • Physics Foundations AQF 7 level. Design 2 • Engineering Surveying • Building Systems Design & Costing • Geomechanics • Building Fire Safety Systems • Structural Analysis • Civil Engineering Design 1

Bachelor of Building (Construction Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NBBC

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Take a leading role in exciting, large- Our industry contacts and our focus on scale building construction. Our Bachelor real-world experience ensure you’ll be job- of Building (Construction Management) ready when you graduate. On completion, Duration gives you the skills needed to manage you’ll be equipped to pursue a variety 4 years (8 semesters) of study residential, commercial and industrial of roles including construction manager, projects. In our degree program, you’ll project manager, quantity surveyor, 2018 intakes learn all the skills needed for a construction building technician, building surveyor, February, July manager role. You’ll gain valuable building contractor, estimator, contract expertise in the various areas of large-scale administrator, facilities manager, and building and civil-engineering projects. property developer. 2018 Fees Your expertise will let you undertake roles A$13,200 per semester overseeing the building process, from design to development, construction and English requirement* operation. IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Core Units • Building Development and • Small IT Business Compliance • Engineering Mathematics 1 Admission requirement • Maths for Builders • Building and Construction Structures • Engineering Materials & • Engineering Physics 1 A secondary school qualification Construction • Introduction to Engineering • Basic Structural Mechanics • Engineering and the Community equivalent to an Australian Year • Structural Principles in Construction Materials 12 qualification, including study • Introduction to Engineering Design • Manufacturing Materials • Building and Construction Studies 1 • Project Management in biology, chemistry, physics or • Measurement and Estimating 1 • Alternative Energy Systems and • Engineering Management Power System Communication mathematics; or a diploma or • Building and Construction Surveying Plus • Professional Engineering Practice advanced diploma equivalent to • Measurement and Estimating 2 Or Australian diploma or advanced • Building and Construction Studies 2 48 credit points (4 units) diploma • Project Management Practice • Accounting for Decision Making any 36 credit points (3 units) within • Information Systems for Business Victoria University at the AQF 7 level, • Building Development and subject to approval by the Course Compliance 2 • Business Law Coordinator. *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Project Management Principles • Applied Statistics 1 on academic test module Plus • Procurement Management Elective Units • Construction Management 12 credit points elective (equivalent to • Architectural History and Design 1 unit) from any course offered by VU at • Project Management and • Environmentally Sustainable AQF 7 level (bachelor degree). Information Technology Design 1 • Building Life Cycle Costing • Environmentally Sustainable • Major Project 1 Design 2 • Major Project 2 • Computer Networks 33

ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHEE

Location Course Graduate Industry recognition Footscray Park description outcomes This course is accredited by Learn how to design This course will prepare Engineers Australia, which is Duration and manage complex you for a career as recognised overseas. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the 4 years (8 semesters) of study electronic equipment, an electrical engineer, large industrial electronic engineer, Washington Accord, which manufacturing plants communications gives mutual recognition of 2018 intakes and substations, engineer, power engineering degrees for signatory February communications engineer or embedded organisations. infrastructure and software engineer. microprocessor Graduates can find 2018 Fees embedded systems for employment in a range A$14,300 per semester use within a wide range of industries including of applications and robotics, renewable English requirement* industries. energy, transport and IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) manufacturing.

13 Common Engineering Units Select 24 credit points (2 units) from • Alternative Energy Systems and Admission requirement the following: Power System Communication Core Units A secondary school qualification • Electrical Power Systems, Analysis • Thermodynamics 1 equivalent to an Australian Year • Electrical Circuits and Operation • Dynamics 12 qualification, including study • Computer Systems • Electric Energy Systems Protection • Mechatronics & Sensors 1 in mathematics • Linear Analysis for Electrical and Power Electronics Plus Engineers • Analog and Digital Transmission 12 credit points elective (equivalent to • Engineering Design and Practice 2A • Wireless and Broadband 1 unit) from any course offered by VU at *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Communications on academic test module • Linear Systems with Matlab AQF 7 level. Applications • Operating Systems and Network • Electronic Systems Programming • Experimental Data Analysis • Real Time ASIC Based Systems • Engineering Design and Practice 2B Elective Units • Telecommunications • Electronic Systems 2 Select 24 credit points (2 elective units) from the list below: • Electrical Machines • Introduction to Control Systems • Building Electrical Systems • Power System Supply Chain • Mathematics Foundations Management • Physics Foundations • Embedded Systems • Signal Processing • Computer and Fuzzy Logic Control Systems Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Sports Engineering) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHES

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park This course responds to the industry’s With this degree you will join a broad demand for electrical engineers that multidisciplinary field and be career- Duration understand human user requirements, ready thanks to VU’s focus on industry 4 years (8 semesters) of study can design next generation wearable learning. This course will prepare you for technologies and confidently analyse data. a career as a sports engineer, electronics Students gain professional engineering engineer, mechanical designer/engineer, 2018 intakes skills and training to design electronic industrial designer of sporting equipment, February instrumentation and equipment for sports, ergonomics/OHS specialist. Pursue a as well as monitoring solutions to enhance rewarding career working for national 2018 Fees athlete performance, minimise the risk of and state institutes of sport and elite sports injury and improve rehabilitation. sporting organisations, university sports A$14,300 per semester Industry engagement takes place through or engineering-related departments, or real projects embedded throughout the manufacturers of sporting goods, sports English requirement* course, final year capstone projects and vehicles and sports safety products. IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) internships.

Admission requirement Common Core Engineering Units Year 2, Semester 2 Year 4, Semester 1 A secondary school qualification Year 1, Semester 1 • Linear Systems with Matlab • Capstone Project 1 equivalent to an Australian Year Applications • Professional Engineering Practice • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Electronic Systems 12 qualification, including study • Engineering Physics 1 Plus • Experimental Data Analysis two (2 units) from the selected Minor in biology, chemistry, physics or • Engineering and the Community Plus mathematics; or a diploma or • Problem Solving for Engineers one (1 unit) from the selected Minor Year 4, Semester 2 advanced diploma equivalent to Year 1, Semester 2 • Electric Energy Systems Protection Australian diploma or advanced • Engineering Mathematics 2 Year 3, Semester 1 and Power Electronics diploma • Engineering Physics 2 • Telecommunications • Capstone Project 2 • Introduction to Engineering Design • Electronic Systems 2 Plus *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Engineering Fundamentals • Project Management two (2 units) from the selected Minor Plus on academic test module Year 2, Semester 1 one (1 unit) from the selected Minor Minors • Electrical Circuits • Software Development • Computer Systems Year 3, Semester 2 • Sports Technology • Linear Analysis for Electrical • Introduction to Control Systems • Bioanalytics Engineers • Embedded Systems • Biomechanics Plus • Engineering Management one (1 unit) from the selected minor Plus 34 one (1 unit) from the selected minor

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHEM

Location Course Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park description VU’s mechanical This course is accredited by Mechanical engineers engineering graduates Engineers Australia, which is Duration use in-depth are known in the recognised overseas. Engineers industry as well-rounded, Australia is a signatory to the 4 years (8 semesters) of study knowledge of the physical sciences accredited engineers, Washington Accord, which and mathematics to with highly sought skills. gives mutual recognition 2018 intakes invent new products, Prepare for a career in of engineering degrees for February devices and processes areas including computer- signatory organisations. as well as generate aided engineering clever solutions design, modelling and 2018 Fees to engineering simulation, transport A$14,300 per semester challenges. systems, medical devices, mining, defence and English requirement* manufacturing. IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) 13 Common Engineering Units • Stress Analysis • Experimental Data Analysis • Mechanical Vibrations • Alternative Energy Systems and Admission requirement Core Units A secondary school qualification • Advanced Engineering Analysis Power System Communication 16 units, 192 credit points • Mechanical Design Project • Linear Optimisation Modelling equivalent to an Australian Year • Computational Methods 12 qualification, including study • Fluid Mechanics 1 Elective Units • Solid Mechanics Plus in mathematics Select 2 elective units from the list • Fundamentals of Electrical and 12 credit points elective (equivalent to Electronic Engineering below:* 1 unit) from any course offered by VU at *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Mechanical Engineering Design • Mathematics Foundations AQF 7 level. on academic test module • Introduction to Engineering • Physics Foundations Materials • HVAC Systems 1 * Students without prerequisites for • Thermodynamics 1 • Building Electrical Systems NEF1101 Engineering Mathematics 1 and/ • Dynamics • Environmentally Sustainable or NEF1102 Engineering Physics 1 will be • Engineering Analysis and Modelling Design 1 required to select NFM0112 Mathematics • Design of Mechanical Systems • Engineering Surveying Foundations and/or NFP0102 Physics • Thermodynamics 2 • Geomechanics Foundation when enrolling in the course. • Manufacturing Materials • Computer Systems • Fluid Mechanics 2 • Linear Analysis for Electrical Engineers

Master of Engineering vu.edu.au/courses/international/NMEN

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Prepare for a specialised career in Graduates can find employment the fast-growing electrical power and in organisations including Duration telecommunications industries with a telecommunications operators and 2 years (4 semesters) of study strong emphasis on real world problem equipment manufacturers; microelectronic solving and international trends. Students and electronic design companies; and acquire specialised skills through a power generation and distribution 2018 intakes combination of coursework, design corporations. Embark on a long-lasting February, July and research, with the opportunity to career as an instrument designer, energy develop and implement innovative economist, telecommunications engineer, 2018 Fees telecommunication and power distribution power engineer supervisor or power solutions. project coordinator. A$14,300 per semester

Common Interdisciplinary Units Research Units Specialisations English requirement* Select 48 credit points (4 units) from: Select 48 credit points from: • Telecommunication IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) • Principles of Project Management • Research Project A • Electrical Power • Project Planning and Control • Research Project B • Process Engineering Admission requirement • Project Management and People Or • Water Management A degree equivalent to an • Work and Organisation Systems • Research Project • Strategic Management & Business Australian undergraduate Policy (bachelor) degree or higher in • Art and Practice of Leadership the study area of engineering, • Networking Systems science or information • Information Security technology • Sensor Networks

• HDL and High Level Synthesis *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • EDA Tools and Design Methodology on academic test module • RF and Mixed Signal Design • Microwave Electronic Circuit Design • Global Engineering Communication

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ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Master of Project Management vu.edu.au/courses/international/NMPM

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Expand your job opportunities by studying Gain employment managing projects to become a project manager in your in private business or the public sector Duration chosen field. You’ll gain a diverse and working for companies such as Grocon, in-demand skill set for a challenging Leighton Contractors, Major Projects 2 years (4 semesters) of study and rewarding career. By incorporating Victoria or for a project management work-based scenarios and projects, consulting firm. 2018 intakes as well as opportunities for research, February, July this course ensures relevance for those concurrently employed and wanting to broaden their professional expertise or 2018 Fees others wanting to pursue higher level, A$13,900 per semester applied scholarship. Progress in a variety of project management careers in areas such English requirement* as engineering, construction, business, IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) information technology and administration.

Core units Elective units • Global Leadership Admission requirement • Principles of Project Management • Fundamentals of Project • Managing Innovation and A degree equivalent to an • Project Planning and Control Management Entrepreneurship Australian undergraduate • Project Governance • Project Program and Portfolio • Organisation Change Management (bachelor) degree or higher • Project Management and People Management Up to 48 credit points (4) units at AQF8/9 • Research Methods • Sustainable Project Management level subject to course coordinator • Project Management Practice *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Project Management Research approval. on academic test module Project • Project Management and Information Technology • Project Risk Management • Project Construction Management • Project Procurement Management • Facility Life Cycle Costing • Project Investment Analysis • Project Stakeholder Management • Work and Organisation Systems

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Science vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPOA

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Werribee Begin a high-level research career in an Following your PhD, you will be ready for area of science that matches your expertise roles in scientific research and innovation, Duration and passion. If you don’t have a research government advisory bodies, or academia. background, our integrated program 4 years (8 semesters) of study helps you undertake a PhD. During your first year, you’ll receive intensive research 2018 intakes training. On passing with a 70% average, February, July you’ll begin a PhD thesis, graduating within the standard timeframe. In our various science-research streams we have dozens 2018 Fees of industry, government and university A$14,900 per semester collaborations. Benefit from embedding your research in a relevant organisation, English requirement* or from staff expertise and advice. Our IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) institutes and research centres let you be part of real projects for government and industry. Admission requirement A relevant postgraduate qualification or a four-year Year 1 Years 2 - 4 undergraduate degree with Core units Select 24 credit points (equivalent • Science (Full-Time) honours • Introduction to Research to 2 units): Methodology *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Research Design and Proposal Elective units on academic test module Development • Introduction to Qualitative Research • Research Integrity and Ethics Methods Thesis Units (36 credit points) • Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods • Enhancing Researcher Knowledge and Skills • Enhancing Research Capability • English Language for Graduate Researchers

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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Engineering ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Engineering - vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPGA

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Undertake important and innovative A PhD will help you find important work engineering projects, with additional in the following areas industry research, Duration research support. Our integrated program design or management, government policy provides an alternative path to a PhD in or university research. Take on a variety of 4 years (8 semesters) of study Engineering. If your study so far hasn’t specialist roles including power generation/ been research-based, this doctoral transmission/distribution/management and 2018 intakes program provides intensive tuition for control (particularly smart or alternative February, July the first year. On passing the first-year energy), managing, designing and components with a 70% average, you’ll developing telecommunication network begin an original thesis, graduating within systems, microelectronic and electronic 2018 Fees the standard timeframe. Undertake a PhD design, water-related work for government A$14,900 per semester in chemical engineering, civil engineering, organisations and private firms, processing computer engineering, electrical design for the food industry, and English requirement* engineering or mechanical engineering. mechanical design for construction and IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) safety.

Admission requirement Year 1 Years 2 - 4 A relevant postgraduate Core units Select 24 credit points (equivalent • Science (Full-Time) qualification or a four-year • Introduction to Research Methodology to 2 units): undergraduate degree with • Research Design and Proposal Elective units honours Development • Research Integrity and Ethics • Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Thesis Units (36 credit points) • Introduction to Quantitative Research on academic test module Methods • Enhancing Researcher Knowledge and Skills • Enhancing Research Capability • English Language for Graduate Researchers

“I chose VU because of the quality of VU’s engineering courses and industry connections. The hands-on experience will really help me in my future career.” Kien Vu, Vietnam Bachelor of Civil Engineering

37 Health, Psychology & Dermal Sciences

Do you want to improve and enrich the lives of others? Victoria University’s broad range of health, psychology, biomedicine and dermal sciences courses will fuel your passion and prepare you for a range of exciting career opportunities.

From nursing and osteopathy to workplace learning opportunities that VU research students also have access paramedicine and our world-leading will strengthen your future employability. to the state-of-the-art teaching and dermal sciences course, VU’s health research facilities at the Western Centre Our cutting-edge clinics and simulation and allied health programs are highly for Health Research & Education laboratories provide the opportunity regarded in Australia and abroad. (Western CHRE). Western CHRE is a to practice your new skills in a safe three-way partnership between VU, We collaborate with leading health environment, while work placements Western Health and The University of providers such as Western Health ensure you graduate career confident Melbourne. This collaboration allows and Ambulance Victoria to undertake with an industry edge. VU students to undertake world-class pioneering research, share knowledge research that benefits the local and that informs our curriculum, and provide global community.

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Bachelor of Bachelor of Bachelor of Doctor of Philosophy Applied Science Psychology (Honours) Biomedicine (Integrated) in Nursing Develop solutions to Delve into the fascinating Prepare for entry into and Midwifery complex problems world of human postgraduate medical Our integrated program associated with food and behaviour, motivation and courses, covering offers an alternative path nutrition while exploring relationships. Graduates physiology, anatomy and to a PhD in nursing and the ethical and social are eligible to apply for biochemistry prerequisites midwifery for applicants impacts within local and provisional registration while learning the latest who have not had previous global communities. as a psychologist, or seek information on disease research training and/or Graduates are prepared career opportunities in and medical applications. experience. During your for careers within the welfare, community or Graduates can enter the first year, you’ll learn best- public health sector, human resources. workforce as a researcher practice research methods. community nutrition, in fields including On passing the first year with and food service and vu.edu.au/courses/ medical, exercise and international/ABPC a 70% average, you’ll begin food science industries, nutrition sciences, and in your own original research, with opportunities for medical and diagnostic graduating in the standard postgraduate study. application services. timeframe. VU also offers a vu.edu.au/courses/ vu.edu.au/courses/ PhD (Integrated) in Medical international/HBAS international/HBBM and Biological Sciences, and a PhD (Integrated) in Psychology. vu.edu.au/courses/ international/UPNA

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“The focus on work placements in hospitals and the lab enables us to practice our nursing skills, which will be very beneficial for my future career.” Vannelyn Separa, Philippines Bachelor of Nursing

INDUSTRY INTERACTIVE 5 STARS INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS LABORATORIES EXPERIENCE WESTERN HEALTH • AMBULANCE OUR INTERACTIVE 5 STARS (ABOVE GAIN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE VICTORIA • WERRIBEE MERCY HOSPITAL LABORATORIES ENABLE YOU TO WORLD STANDARD) TREATING REAL PATIENTS PRACTICE WHAT YOU LEARN IN NURSING AT OUR COMMUNITY (EXCELLENCE IN OSTEOPATHY RESEARCH FOR AND DERMAL AUSTRALIA 2015) CLINICS

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HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES Diploma of Nursing vu.edu.au/courses/international/HLT54115

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition St Albans Study one of the great VU nursing graduates are Those who successfully caring professions and known for their extensive complete this course may Duration embark on a rewarding practical experience apply to the Nursing and 2 years (4 semesters) of study career as a Division 2 before they even enter the Midwifery Board of Australia Enrolled Nurse. Gain workforce. On completion for registration as a Division 2 hands-on learning of this course you will Enrolled Nurse. 2018 intakes experience in our ward receive 8 units (1 year) February, July simulation labs as well of credit towards the as clinical experience Bachelor of Nursing. CRICOS code through course 092570D placements.

2018 Fees A$9,200 per semester Core units Elective units • Work with diverse people • Administer and monitor medicines • Research and apply evidence to English requirement* • Promote Aboriginal and / or Torres and intravenous therapy practice IELTS 6.5 (band 6.5) Strait Islander cultural safety • Apply legal and ethical parameters • Provide first aid • Reflect on and improve own to nursing practice • Apply a palliative approach in professional practice • Implement and monitor care for a nursing practice Admission requirement • Confirm physical health status person with mental health conditions • Contribute to maternal and infant A secondary school qualification • Analyse and respond to client health • Implement and monitor care for a health care equivalent to an Australian information person with acute health problems • Implement and monitor care for a Year 12 qualification. APolice • Practise nursing within the • Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes Records Check and Working Australian health care system person with chronic health problems • Interpret and apply medical with Children Check. Students • Apply communication skills in • Implement and monitor care of the terminology appropriately must be at least 18 years on nursing practice older person • Perform clinical assessment and • Apply nursing practice in the primary their first placement. A Literacy health care setting and Numeracy Test is required contribute to planning nursing care • Implement, monitor and evaluate • Comply with infection prevention and prior to enrolment nursing care plans control policies and procedures • Contribute to nursing care of a • Follow safe work practices for direct person with complex needs client care Pathway from this course • Apply principles of wound Diploma of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing management in the clinical environment 2 years 2 years

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Bachelor of Nursing vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBNB

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry St Albans This course is designed Career options for a recognition to meet the needs of registered nurse include You will graduate Duration contemporary practice working in settings such qualified to register as 3 years (6 semesters) of study within a range of as medical/surgical, a Division 1 Registered healthcare settings. You mental health, emergency, Nurse with the Nursing will develop the knowledge orthopaedics, radiology, and Midwifery Board of 2018 intakes and skills for practice at research, eye and ear, Australia. This course February a beginning level as a paediatric and residential is accredited by the general or mental health care. This course will Australian Nursing and 2018 Fees nurse. Our graduate prepare you for a career as Midwifery Accreditation nurses are highly skilled a registered nurse, nursing A$12,700 per semester Council. healthcare professionals manager, nursing educator with scientific knowledge or as a clinical nurse English requirement* and skills developed specialist. IELTS 6.5 (band 6.5) through education and practice. Admission requirement A secondary school qualification Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 equivalent to an Australian • Bioscience 1: Body Structure & • Pathophysiology & Quality Use of Elective Units Year 12 qualification, including Function Medicines 2 • Neonatal Nursing study in mathematics or all • Indigenous Health and Wellbeing • Nursing and Acute Care 2 • Directed Studies for Nursing three science subjects (Physics, • Foundations in Nursing 1 • Nursing and Mental Health 2 • Interprofessional Practice Chemistry and Biology). Prior • Professional Studies 1 • Professional Practice 3 • Cardiac Nursing to placements, students must Year 1, Semester 2 Year 3, Semester 1 • Paediatric Nursing complete a Police Records Check, • Bioscience 2: Body Structure & • Working With Evidence • Perioperative Nursing a Working with Children Check Function • Professional Practice 4 • International Project and declare their health and • Population Health • Professional Studies 2 & • Mental Health and Illness immunisation status. English • Foundations in Nursing 2 Interprofessional Practice • History of Nursing language requirements for • Professional Practice 1 • Nursing and Complex Care registration may exist for students Year 2, Semester 1 Year 3, Semester 2 schooled outside of Australia. • Pathophysiology & Quality Use of • Nursing and the Community Students must comply with the Medicines 1 • Professional Practice 5 Clinical Practicum Policies • Nursing and Acute Care 1 • Nursing and Mental Health 1 • Professional Practice 2 40 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Bachelor of Health Science HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBHL

Location Course description Graduate outcomes St Albans Choose a rewarding career in public We offer flexible study options and a health, health services or community hands-on approach that will have you Duration development with a Bachelor of Health job-ready for your chosen career. You’ll Science from VU. Our degree provides graduate with the skills and knowledge 3 years (6 semesters) of study the foundations for a range of health to work on government health programs and science careers. You’ll study core and private-practice initiatives, and with 2018 intakes bioscience, research and public-health NGOs. Graduates from our Bachelor of February, July topics. From your second year, you’ll Health Science can progress to higher choose a health-science or biomedical qualifications in health sciences or public specialisation in line with your career health. CRICOS code aspirations. Graduate with expertise in 092156G disease and injury prevention, health research, health promotion and basic 2018 Fees epidemiology. A$14,000 per semester Core units Semester 2 Minors English requirement* Semester 1 • Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing • Health (Sport Science Minor) • Health and Nutrition IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) • Introduction to Public Health and • Australian Health and Social Care Wellness Systems and Policy • Indigenous Health • Evidence and Health 1 • Challenge: a Healthy West • Bioscience • Bioscience 2: Body Structure & Admission requirement • Professional Pathways in Health Function A secondary school qualification Sciences equivalent to an Australian Year • Bioscience 1: Body Structure & Majors Function 12 qualification, preferably • Public Health including study in biology, • Indigenous Health physics or mathematics; or a

diploma or advanced diploma equivalent to Australian diploma or advanced diploma. Students may be required to undergo a Police Records Check, Working with Children Check, a medical check and a physical test

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) l Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBSO | vu.edu.au/courses/international/HMHO

Location Course description Graduate Industry recognition City Flinders To register as an osteopath outcomes This course is one of only you will need to complete Graduates who three Osteopathy dual- Duration our double degree program. successfully complete this qualification programs 3 years (6 semesters) of study + Students undertake fieldwork double degree will be accredited by the Australian 1.5 years (3 semesters) of study and clinical practice to eligible for registration and New Zealand prepare them for their with the Osteopathy Osteopathic Council. 2018 intakes osteopathy career. Treating Board of Australia, and February patients at our Osteopathy as an osteopath in all Clinics at St Albans and City other Australian states Flinders ensures you have and membership with 2018 Fees extensive clinical experience. Osteopathy Australia. A$15,300 per semester

English requirement* Bachelor of Science Year 2, Semester 2 Master of Health Science IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) (Osteopathy) • Patient, Practitioner and Health (Osteopathy) System 4 Year 1, Semester 1 • Evidence for Practice 4 Year 1, Semester 1 Admission requirement • Patient, Practitioner and Health • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 4 • Patient, Practitioner and Health A secondary school qualification System 1 • Clinical Skills 4 System 7 equivalent to an Australian Year • Evidence for Practice 1 Year 3, Semester 1 • Evidence for Practice 7 12 qualification, and completed • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 1 • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 7 • Clinical Skills 1 • Patient, Practitioner and Health • Clinical Skills 7 studies in chemistry, physics or System 5 mathematics. You also need to Year 1, Semester 2 • Evidence for Practice 5 Year 1, Semester 2 provide a Police Records Check • Patient, Practitioner and Health • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 5 • Patient, Practitioner and Health from your usual country of System 2 • Clinical Skills 5 System 8 residence prior to commencing • Evidence for Practice 2 Year 3, Semester 2 • Evidence for Practice 8 • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 2 • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 8 practical placements • Patient, Practitioner and Health • Clinical Skills 2 System 6 • Clinical Skills 8 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Year 2, Semester 1 • Evidence for Practice 6 Year 2, Semester 1 on academic test module • Patient, Practitioner and Health • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 6 • Patient, Practitioner and Health System 3 • Clinical Skills 6 System 9 • Evidence for Practice 3 • Evidence for Practice 9 • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 3 • Scientific Basis for Osteopathy 9 • Clinical Skills 3 • Clinical Skills 9

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HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Biomedical Science vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBBS

Location Course description Graduate outcomes St Albans Play an important role in the search for With a degree in Biomedical Sciences, cures and preventing debilitating or life- you’ll be at the forefront of contributing to Duration threatening diseases through the study of a diverse industry that helps prevent and health and disease of the human body. You treat diseases. This course will prepare 3 years (6 semesters) of study will gain in-depth knowledge of human you for a career as a medical researcher, physiology, combined with essential skills wellness consultant, lifestyle manager, 2018 intakes in critical analysis and communication. This scientific journalist or science laboratory February, July course could lead to entry into other allied specialist. Biomedical sciences graduates health courses, including medicine. Studies can find work in pharmaceutical or include functional anatomy, nutrition, nutrition companies, hospitals and medical 2018 Fees pathophysiology, immunology and clinical clinics, and research organisations. A$13,000 per semester genetics. This course offers a fourth year (Honours) program, with the possibility of a English requirement* masters and PhD. IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Core units Majors Minors Admission requirement • Biological Systems • Human Physiology • Psychology • Applied Mathematics and • Molecular Cell Biology • Pharmaceutical Chemistry A secondary school qualification Biostatistics equivalent to an Australian Year • Anatomy & Integrated Physiology • Functional Anatomy of the Trunk • Molecular Cell Biology 12 qualification, including study • Functional Anatomy of the Limbs • Applied Research in biology, chemistry, physics or • Human Physiology 1 mathematics; or a diploma or • Human Physiology 2 advanced diploma equivalent to • Chemistry for Biological Sciences A

Australian diploma or advanced • Chemistry for Biological Sciences B diploma

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Bachelor of Paramedicine vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBPD

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition St Albans This course is held in high Gain clinical practice skills, This course is accredited by regard in the industry for knowledge and personal the Council of Ambulance Duration its hands-on approach to attributes to give you a Authorities. A Bachelor 3 years (6 semesters) of study learning. Scenario-based competitive advantage for of Paramedicine from assessments and clinical selection and promotion an accredited university, placements, combined in the emergency including VU, is the only 2018 intakes with a solid theoretical paramedicine sector. qualification accepted by February foundation, are just some Graduates are eligible to Ambulance Victoria. of the ways we prepare apply for membership of 2018 Fees you for the real world. Our Paramedics Australia. Job state-of-the-art facilities titles include paramedic, A$13,000 per semester include clinical practice air ambulance, paramedic, rooms, self-learning ambulance community English requirement* laboratories and life-like officer and clinical IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) mannequin technology. instructor.

Admission requirement Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 Year 3, Semester 2 A secondary school qualification • Anatomy and Physiology 1 • Clinical Practice 4 • Paramedic Health and Wellbeing equivalent to an Australian Year • Foundations of Professional • Paramedic Clinical Science 2 • Major Incidents 12 qualification, preferably Paramedic Practice (Trauma) • Paramedic Clinical Practice 6 - with study in biology, physics or • Paramedic Clinical Practice 1 • Paramedic Clinical Science 3 Extended Practice • Pre-Hospital Ethical & Legal Issues (Medical Emergencies 2) mathematics; or a diploma or • Evidence Based Practice Select 1 of the following units: advanced diploma equivalent Year 1, Semester 2 • Pinnacle Venture to Australian diploma or • Anatomy and Physiology 2 Year 3, Semester 1 • Interprofessional Practice advanced diploma. A Police • Principles of Drug Actions for Health • Paramedic Clinical Science 4 (Mental Health and Mental Illness) Records Check (PRC), Working Professionals • Paramedic Clinical Practice 5 with Children Check (WWCC), • Australian Health and Social Care Systems and Policy • Paramedic Clinical Science 5 (Special medical/vaccine checks and a • Paramedic Clinical Practice 2 Populations) physical test are required prior Select 1 of the following units: to placements. PRC and WWCC Year 2, Semester 1 • Social Epidemiology • Career and Professional must be completed prior to Development census date of Semester 1 of • Introduction to Research Methods • Clinical Practice 3 • Interprofessional Practice each course year • Paramedic Clinical Science 1 (Medical Emergencies 1) 42 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Bachelor of Psychological Studies HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABPA

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry Footscray Park This degree allows you Prepare you for a career recognition to combine studies in as a counsellor, welfare This course is Duration psychology with an Arts worker, community worker, accredited by the major of your choice. researcher, policy maker or 3 years (6 semesters) of study Australian Psychological Explore human behaviour, market researcher. With a Accreditation Council. motivation, relationships, postgraduate qualification, 2018 intakes communication and graduates can become February, July cognitive processes. You will registered psychologists. complete a fieldwork unit, Postgraduate students train at which gives you experience VU’s Psychology Clinic. 2018 Fees in a field related to your A$11,600 per semester studies.

English requirement* IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Year 1, Semester 1 Year 3, Semester 1 • Cognitive Psychology • Psychology 1A • Research Methods in Psychology • Interpersonal & organisational skills • Foundations of Psychological Research • History and Theories in Psychology • Advanced English For Speakers Of Other Languages (AESOL) Admission requirement • Psychological Issues in the Workplace Plus Elective units 1 & 2 • Asian Studies A secondary school qualification • Fieldwork equivalent to an Australian Year Year 1, Semester 2 • Communication Studies Year 3, Semester 2 12 qualification • Psychology 1B • Gender Studies • Foundations of Social Science • Clinical Aspects of Psychology • History Research Plus Psychology Elective unit 2 • Literary Studies *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Media Studies on academic test module Plus Elective units 3 & 4 Plus Elective units 7 & 8 • Performance Studies Year 2, Semester 1 Elective units • Political Science • Psychology 2A Only a selection of these units will be • Professional Writing • Intercultural and Developmental offered each year: • Social Research Methods Issues in Psychology • Counselling Theory and Practice • Sociology • Qualitative Social Research Methods 1 • Group Behaviour • Visual Arts Plus Elective unit 5 • Organisations and Work • Vietnamese Specialisations • Psychobiology • Interpersonal and Organisational Year 2, Semester 2 Skills • Psychoanalysis • Psychology 2B • Psychology of Adjustment • Quantitative Social Research Methods 1 • Psychological Assessment Plus Psychology Elective units 1 & 6

Master of Counselling vu.edu.au/courses/international/AMPE

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, Footscray Extend your expertise in counselling This course leads to careers in multicultural Nicholson through psychological theory relevant to services, counselling, family support, your workplace and interests, counselling community work, palliative care, refugee Duration interventions and psychological therapies services and youth work. 2 years (4 semesters) of study and enhancing your practical skills through industry-based learning and placement. 2018 intakes You can specialise in one of two streams: February adult, or child and adolescent. The Master of Counselling covers insights into a range of presenting issues, including depression, 2018 Fees anxiety, grief, loss and addictions, A$11,800 per semester understanding the ethics of counselling, and completion of a practice-based minor thesis. English requirement* IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1 Year 2 Admission requirement Core units Plus Core units A degree equivalent to an • Principles and Practice of Cognitive 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) of • Advanced Counselling Interventions Australian undergraduate Behaviour the following electives: • Counselling for Addictions • Individual Awareness (bachelor) degree or higher. In Elective units • Practicum 3 addition, applicants will need • Theories and Techniques of • Practicum 4 Counselling • Domestic Violence and Sexual • Minor Thesis (Full-time) to provide academic and/or • Child and Adolescent: Theories and Assault professional references and may Techniques of Counselling • Applied Techniques of Grief be required to attend a selection • Applied Techniques of Counselling Counselling interview and provide samples • Social and Ethical Issues in • Child & Adolescent: Applied of their work Counselling Techniques in Counselling • Research Methods in Counselling • Cross-Cultural Issues in Counselling • Child and Family Development *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

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HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living) vu.edu.au/courses/international/HMPG

Location St Albans Course description Graduate outcomes Equip yourself to tackle the complex issues Graduates can pursue work opportunities Duration in global health today with a Master of both in Australia and internationally within 2 years (4 semesters) of study Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active national, state and local governments, the Living) at VU. This course focuses on both United Nations and other international global nutrition and active living in diverse health organisations (WHO, UNICEF, 2018 intakes communities, from both an Australian International Coalition for Aging and February and international perspective. Choosing Physical Activity), non-profit organisations between the global nutrition and public and academic institutions and research 2018 Fees health streams, you will develop the institutions. A$12,500 per semester specialist knowledge and skills to pursue a career in public health in Australia or globally. You’ll have the capabilities that English requirement* the global marketplace demands for a IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) challenging but rewarding career in public health, emergencies and development. Admission requirement A degree equivalent to an Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 Australian undergraduate • Foundations of Public Health • Research Methods in Public Health • Professional Project (bachelor) degree or higher • Epidemiology Or Select 2 of the following elective units: in the study area of nutrition, • Global Challenge - • Minor Thesis health sciences, biosciences, Non-Communicable Disease • Nutrition Assessment and Program community development, sport Management Select 2 of the following electives: Select 1 of the following elective units: • Migration and Health or exercise science or a related • Concepts in Humanitarian Assistance • Nutrition for Global Health • Active Living Programs study area. In addition, you • Nutrition in Emergencies • Behavioural Aspects of Active Living And will need to provide a Police • Policy and Promotion for Physical Activity Records Check from your Year 1, Semester 2 Select 1 unit (12 credit points) from the usual country of residence • Public Health in Practice following electives: prior to commencing practical • Biostatistics • Nutrition for Global Health • Culture and Society in Public Health • Global Food Systems and Food placements Security Select 1 of the following elective units: • The Social Ecology of Active Living *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Global Food Systems and Food • Behavioural Aspects of Active Living on academic test module Security • The Social Ecology of Active Living

“I chose to study the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences because I’m passionate about the skin and this degree is highly regarded in my industry.” Jessica Wondany, Indonesia Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

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Diploma of Beauty Therapy HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES vu.edu.au/courses/international/SHB50115

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City King St This course will advance your beauty As a qualified beauty therapist, you could therapy skills and prepare you for find employment in spas, salons, and Duration management positions in salons and spas. department stores, here or overseas. This We’ll ensure you know the theory and qualification prepares you to manage your 1 year (2 semesters) of study science behind treatments and techniques, own beauty salon and employ staff. You and have extensive hands-on experience. could also work from home as a freelance 2018 intakes In addition to your practical placement, beauty consultant. Upon completion of this February you’ll get real-life work experience at our course, graduates receives 8 units (1 year) City King hairdressing and beauty salon. of credit towards the Bachelor of Dermal This student-run salon enables you to Sciences. 2018 Fees practice your skills while providing a wide A$8,300 per semester range of beauty services to the public.

English requirement* Core units Elective units • Provide stone therapy massages IELTS 5.5 (band 5.0) • Provide body massages • Provide Indian head massages for Group A: Electrolysis/Diathermy relaxation • Provide body treatments (subject to availability) • Provide lash and brow services Group D (subject to availability) Admission requirement • Provide hair reduction treatments • Provide facial treatments and skin using electrical currents • Provide aromatherapy massages A secondary school qualification care recommendations • Maintain infection control standards • Prepare personalised aromatic plant equivalent to an Australian Year • Provide specialised facial treatments oil blends for beauty treatments 12 qualification • Provide waxing services Group B - Relaxation Massage (subject • Maintain infection control standards • Design and apply make-up to availability) • Design and apply make-up for *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Provide manicure and pedicure • Provide aromatherapy massages photography on academic test module services • Prepare personalised aromatic plant • Design and apply remedial • Research and apply beauty industry oil blends for beauty treatments camouflage make-up information • Provide stone therapy massages • Work in a spa therapies framework • Conduct salon financial transactions Pathway from this course • Provide Indian head massages for • Provide spa therapies • Provide salon services to clients relaxation • Provide stone therapy massages • Comply with organisational Diploma of Bachelor of Group C - Spa Treatments (subject to • Provide Indian head massages for requirements within a personal relaxation availability) Beauty Therapy Dermal Sciences services environment • Apply cosmetic tanning products 1 year 3 years • Apply safe hygiene, health and work • Provide aromatherapy massages • Advise on beauty products and practices • Prepare personalised aromatic plant services oil blends for beauty treatments • Work in a spa therapies framework • Provide spa therapies

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBDS

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Queen Develop comprehensive knowledge The dermal therapies industry is growing as in all areas of dermal science and the consumer demand increases. In response, Duration skills to perform safe and effective our course is designed in collaboration 4 years (8 semesters) of study treatments. Dermal procedures covered with the industry and the Australian Society include laser and light based treatments, of Dermal Clinicians to include the latest resurfacing and lymphatic procedures. technological developments, theory and 2018 intakes You will also learn how to provide pre hands-on experience to ensure you’re February and post-operative care for clients who work ready for work as a dermal therapist have undergone plastic, reconstructive or dermal clinician. 2018 Fees and cosmetic procedures. An important course component is clinical practice at A$13,000 per semester our Dermal Clinic. You will gain hands-on experience using advanced, evidence- English requirement* based technologies to give you confidence IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) and an industry edge.

Admission requirement Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 A secondary school qualification Year 4, Semester 1 • Patient, Practitioner and Health • Dermal Research Methods • Resurfacing Science: Theory and equivalent to an Australian Year System 1 Practice 12 qualification • Dermal Sciences 2 • Evidence for Practice 1 • Laser Principles and Safety • Advanced Laser 1 • Introduction to Human Nutrition • Legal and Ethical Dermal Practice • Clinical Dermal Practicum 1 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based and Food • Independent Project and Group on academic test module • Human Physiology Year 3, Semester 1 Research 1 Year 1, Semester 2 • Hair Reduction Procedures Year 4, Semester 2 • Clinical Skin Analysis • Introduction to Dermal Sciences • Chemistry for Dermal Sciences • Plastics: Aesthetics and Reconstructive Procedures • Communication and Dermal Services • Dermal Sciences 3 • Facial and Body Treatments • Advanced Laser 2 • Electrology Year 3, Semester 2 • Clinical Dermal Practicum 2 Year 2, Semester 1 • Applied Electrotherapy • Independent Project and Group • Wound Biology and Management Research 2 • Dermal Studies and Philosophy • Lymphatic Biology and Management Or • Dermal Sciences 1 • Dermal Sciences 4 • Interprofessional Practice • Occupational Health and Safety in Dermal Practice

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Information Technology

Graduate with the technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required to stand out in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry and achieve a successful, long-lasting ICT career. The ICT industry is a dynamic and rapidly-growing global market. With most industries increasingly reliant Career outcomes World-class facilities on technology, it is forecast more than 100,000 jobs in web and mobile With a wide range of information A wide range of the latest technologies application development will exist in systems and computer network will prepare you for future professional Australia alone in 2018. Employment for management courses available, you will practice. ICT support and test engineers is also find a study opportunity to inspire and At VU, you’ll have access to extensive expected to grow strongly over the next reward you. computing and networking resources five years. Wherever you are on your career path, including: Our ICT courses have been designed in we have the courses, teachers, facilities, • a full set of Cisco routers and switches consultation with industry to maximise and industry connections to help you • virtualisation (Hyper-V) infrastructure your real-world knowledge and achieve your career goals. • Amazon cloud servers employability. You will be exposed to a • mobile labs contemporary focus across all aspects Potential careers • graphics and video authoring tools of information technology with practical • software development kits experience in areas such as network • software analyst • latest software packages, including design, switching, computer and internet • web designer .NET and Java integrated development security, database administration, • web or mobile application developer environments. wireless technologies, web • systems administrator programming, software engineering, IT • security consultant project management and more. • data analyst Leaders in ERP training • business analyst VU is one of the world’s leading Open doors to employment across a • project manager. range of industries including: institutions in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems education. • information technology Industry connections • communications Our strong links with the ERP industry VU’s strong industry connections means • government mean we offer one of the most you will make professional contacts and • banking and finance comprehensive ERP and business gain practical experience before you • retail analytics curricula in the country, graduate. We have links with companies • education covering areas such as: that include Cisco, Amazon, Microsoft, • health IBM and Inspur. You’ll also learn from • business process management • media industry guest lecturers. • supply chain management • logistics • business intelligence • manufacturing. You’ll undertake work placements/ • customer relationship management industry projects and can apply for • change management our ICT industry scholarships. Past • programming placements have led to students securing • implementation permanent employment with leading • strategy development, configuration organisations. and administration.

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“VU has a global ranking, it’s affordable, the campuses are conveniently located and it’s a university with a good quality of education.” Sanithra Perera, Sri Lanka Diploma of Information Technology

SAP MEMBERS WORLD- 3 STARS PATHWAY TO SAP IS ONE OF THE LARGEST RANKED AN IT DEGREE SOFTWARE COMPANIES IN THE WORLD, LEADING THE MARKET IN OUR ICT DISCIPLINE IS ON COMPLETION OF ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SOFTWARE. RANKED IN THE 351-400 VU’S ONE YEAR DIPLOMA WE OFFER MORE SUBJECTS BAND OF THE QS WORLD OF INFORMATION USING SAP SOFTWARE THAN ANY UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY 3 STARS (WORLD TECHNOLOGY, YOU’LL OTHER UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA, SUBJECT 2017 STANDARD), GAIN ENTRY TO THE 2ND ENSURING YOU’LL ACHIEVE HANDS- DISTRIBUTED YEAR OF THE BACHELOR ON EXPERIENCE COMPUTING AND OF INFORMATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA 2015)

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Diploma of Information Technology vu.edu.au/courses/international/VDIT

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson Achieve your dream of becoming an Successful completion of the Diploma in-demand Information Technology provides guaranteed entry into the second Duration (IT) professional. Our diploma helps year of the Bachelor of Information you progress your qualifications and Technology, where you can continue 1 year (2 semesters) of study career in a range of IT fields. Designed to develop the technical, analytical, specifically for students who do not meet managerial, leadership and interpersonal 2018 intakes the entry requirements for the Bachelor of skills required for graduate-entry careers as February, July Information Technology – you will receive an IT professional. additional support to build the literacy and numeracy skills needed for a long-lasting 2018 Fees career, and to prepare for the transition to A$11,400 per semester university study.

English requirement* Year 1, Semester 1 Year 1, Semester 2 IELTS 5.5 (band 5.0) • Web Development and CMS • Introduction to Database Systems • Introduction to Programming • Operating Systems Admission requirement • Communication and Information • Introduction to Project Management A secondary school qualification Management • Web Application and Server equivalent to an Australian Year • Computer Networks Management 12 qualification

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

Pathway from this course

Diploma of Bachelor of Information Technology Information Technology 1 year 2 years

Bachelor of Information Technology vu.edu.au/courses/international/NBIT

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park Become a specialist in the Graduate with the Graduates can attain fast-growing Information technical, analytical, professional membership Duration Technology (IT) industry, managerial, leadership of the Australian Computer 3 years (6 semesters) of study and choose the job and interpersonal skills Society. This degree also pathway that meets your required for success in prepares you for industry passion and strengths. the IT industry. As an certifications from local and 2018 intakes This is a three-year course IT professional, you international companies February, July with a personalised could gain employment such as CISCO Certified learning experience. We in a range of sectors Network Associate 2018 Fees focus on areas of high including IT, government, and Microsoft Certified job demand such as web/ banking and finance, Technology Specialist. A$13,100 per semester mobile app development retail, education, health, and Information media, logistics and English requirement* Communications manufacturing. IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) Technology management. Our learning facilities include the latest Admission requirement technology – Cisco routers A secondary school qualification and switches, Amazon equivalent to an Australian Year cloud servers, and 12 qualification; or a diploma or virtualisation (Hyper-V) advanced diploma equivalent to infrastructure. Australian diploma or advanced diploma Common Core Units

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based Year 1, Semester 1 Year 1, Semester 2 Minors on academic test module • Web Development and CMS • Introduction to Database Systems • Global Leadership • Introduction to Programming • Operating Systems • Graduating Core • Communication and Information • Introduction to Project Management • Software Development Management • Web Application and Server • Network Management • Computer Networks Management • ICT Management Majors

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Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMES

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, VU Sydney VU offers one of the most comprehensive Our graduates are highly sought in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and ERP/SAP industry. You’ll gain hands-on Duration business analytics programs in the world. experience and learn from teachers who This course provides an information are experts in their field. This course could 2 years (4 semesters) of study systems perspective to ERP systems, with lead to senior and leadership roles in an emphasis on SAP R/3. Develop the Information Communications Technology 2018 intakes computing and business skills necessary (ICT) as an ERP analyst, business software February, July to support the implementation and manager or SAP business consultant. maintenance of ERP systems and to gain an Our graduates have gained employment understanding of the strategic implications in some of Australia’s top organisations 2018 Fees these systems have on business growth including Accenture Australia, Linfox, IBM A$12,900 per semester and development. and Australia Post. (Melbourne fee only)

English requirement* IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0)

Admission requirement A non-cognate (any discipline) Year 1 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2 degree equivalent to an • Management of Information • Customer Relationship Management • Enterprise Resource Planning Australian bachelor degree or Technology • Executive and Mobile Computing Systems Implementation higher • Information Technology Project • Organisation Change Management • The Information Systems Management Professional Select 12 credit points from either: • Enterprise Resource Planning Option 1 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Business Research Proposal on academic test module Systems • Work and Organisation Systems Select 12 credit points from either: • Business Research Project • 12 credit point postgraduate elective Year 1 Semester 2 • Business Research Proposal (1 unit) from any VU postgraduate • Business Research Methods Or courses (unit offering is subject to availability) • Computerised Accounting in an ERP • 12 credit point postgraduate elective System (1 unit) from any VU postgraduate Or • Business Process Engineering courses (unit offering is subject to • Business Analytics availability) Option 2 • Business Research Thesis

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Master of Applied Information Technology vu.edu.au/courses/international/NMIT

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park, VU Sydney Boost your career prospects and become Graduates of this course are eligible highly employable with a postgraduate to undertake further study and enter Duration qualification in Information Technology a masters (by research) and PhD (IT). The Master of Applied Information degrees. Possible careers following our 2 years (4 semesters) of study Technology is a flexible course, providing masters include cutting-edge IT roles advanced training for students with an such as cloud computing, data mining 2018 intakes IT undergraduate qualification. Build on and sensor networks. This course will February, July your computing skills with management prepare you for a career in IT training, experience, preparing for senior IT roles. project management, data warehousing, You’ll also apply your knowledge and skills consultancy, networking administration, 2018 Fees to real-world problems and scenarios networking or software development/ A$12,800 per semester in this industry-focused course. There’s engineering. (Melbourne fee only) a strong research component to our program, allowing you to develop new English requirement* ideas for the IT field. IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Elective units Admission requirement • Networking Systems • Advanced Wireless Networking • Thesis 3 A degree equivalent to an • Database Analysis and Design • Mobile Applications • Thesis 4 Australian undergraduate • Principles of Project Management • Introduction to Research • Project Stakeholder Management (bachelor) degree or higher in • Software Engineering • Thesis 1 • Project Planning and Control information technology, computer Year 1, Semester 2 Year 2, Semester 2 science, computing, information systems, engineering, business or • Cloud Computing • Sensor Networks • Advanced Object Oriented • Advanced Project science Programming • Data Warehousing and Mining • Project Management and Information • Thesis 2 *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Technology on academic test module • Information Security

Master of Business Analytics (Professional) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMBI

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, VU Sydney Become an industry leader in Enterprise Work in global and local organisations Resource Planning (ERP) systems with a in direct SAP-related fields, or more Duration career in business analytics. VU has strong functional roles in analytics, business 2 years (4 semesters) of study links with the ERP industry and is a leader intelligence or other ERP roles. This course in SAP education, offering one of the most provides opportunities for information comprehensive ERP and business analytics technology, information systems and 2018 intakes programs in the world. This unique course computer science graduates looking February, July presents a comprehensive suite of SAP to gain a foothold in corporate ERP/ business intelligence/business analytics (BI/ SAP organisations; technology analysts 2018 Fees BA) software applications and technology looking to move into a career in business that will ensure you remain in high analytics; business analysts looking to A$12,900 per semester demand for today’s business organisations. move to an SAP-based organisation; and (Melbourne fee only) SAP professionals looking to expand their career opportunities. English requirement* IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 • Business Statistics • Business Intelligence Systems • Predictive Analytics Admission requirement • Information Technology Project • Enterprise Systems Strategy • Customer Relationship Management A non-cognate (any discipline) Management • The Information Systems Professional Plus (Option 1) degree equivalent to an • Enterprise Resource Planning Plus (Option 1) Australian bachelor degree or Systems • Business Research Project • Work and Organisation Systems 12 credit points (equivalent to one unit) 12 credit points (equivalent to one unit) higher from any of the university postgraduate from any of the university postgraduate Year 1, Semester 2 courses (unit offering is subject to courses (unit offering is subject to *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Business Research Methods availability) availability) on academic test module • Business Analytics Or (Option 2) Or (Option 2) • Business Process Engineering • Business Research Proposal • Business Research Thesis • Management of Information Technology

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY “At VU we study in many different ways. We have group studies and also self- studies, which makes the course really interesting and easy to learn.” Shuyan Hu, China Bachelor of Information Technology

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Whether legal practice, legal administration, management or specialist roles are your future, we can provide all the support, knowledge and skills you need for an outstanding career.

Victoria University will prepare you for You’ll study at our historic City Queen Study with like-minded domestic and a career in law, with classroom and Campus, located in the heart of international students from diverse workplace learning that reflects the Melbourne’s vibrant legal district. Our cultural backgrounds such as Australia, challenges facing legal professionals close partnerships within the legal China, Malaysia, Thailand and today. With smaller class sizes, we are sector provide hands-on experience that Indonesia. Gain authentic experiences more accessible and provide a supportive immerses you in legal operations, while within the justice system, and make a learning experience. giving you access to the knowledge and difference to the lives of real people wisdom of experienced professionals. during your study and into the future.

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Criminal Justice Improve your career prospects with a respected and The Bachelor of Criminal Justice responds to recent needs flexible qualification. If you already have a degree, you of the profession, and involves study in social science, can complete a Bachelor of Laws with the opportunity to criminal justice systems and law, including sociology and undertake honours in just three years. Aim to become a social philosophy. Pursue a career such as police officer specialised lawyer in your current field, in the arts, science, or correctional officers, customs officer, public service sport or health. Your study journey might also take you to a administrator, court administrator or welfare worker. career in government, community or a private law firm. vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABCJ vu.edu.au/courses/international/BLGE

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“There’s a lot of help and support at VU, and the lecturers are really kind.” Kayleigh Graffin, Australia Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATE WORK CONNECTIONS GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATE IN SIMULATED WORK ON REAL LEGAL WITH THE MAGISTRATES‘ COURT PROCEEDINGS CASES AT WESTJUSTICE, SUPREME COURT • MAGISTRATES’ COURT• COURT, SUPREME COURT, AT OUR MOOT COURT, STAFFED BY 3RD AND COUNTY COURT • WESTJUSTICE • LEGAL AID (FREE LEGAL AND AT DOMESTIC AND 4TH YEAR VU LAW VICTORIA POLICE REPRESENTATION FOR INTERNATIONAL MOOT STUDENTS THOSE IN NEED) AND MORE COMPETITIONS

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LAW Bachelor of Laws vu.edu.au/courses/international/BLAW

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Queen This course will provide you with a range of Our law graduates are in high demand, legal professional skills, such as advocacy, thanks to the knowledge and skills we Duration ethical judgement, communication, legal prepare you with, and also the hands-on research and writing, interviewing and experience you’ll get through workplace 4 years (8 semesters) of study negotiation and relevant computing learning opportunities during your course. skills. Gain specialised education and Upon graduation, you could work in a 2018 intakes skills in core areas of law as well as in number of roles in the legal field, including February, July various areas of commercial law. We have as a solicitor; lawyer; policy adviser; legal some of Australia’s most illustrious legal adviser; human rights advocate. professionals imparting their wealth of 2018 Fees experience and knowledge as lecturers and A$13,000 per semester adjunct professors.

English requirement* Year 1, Semester 1 Year 3, Semester 1 Year 4, Semester 2 IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) • Australian Legal System in Context • Interviewing and Negotiation Skills • Corporations Law 2 • Contracts 1 • Civil Procedure • Advanced Constitutional Law Admission requirement • Legal Research Methods 24 Credit Points from list of electives • Lawyers' Ethics and Professional A secondary school qualification • Introduction to Public Law Responsibility Year 3, Semester 2 • Advanced Commercial Law equivalent to an Australian Year Year 1, Semester 2 • Advocacy and Communication 12 qualification. Applicants • Torts Elective units • Australian Administrative Law may be required to attend an • Legal Writing and Drafting Please refer to the website for the • Criminal Law 24 Credit Points from list of electives list of electives: vu.edu.au/courses/ interview (a written submission international/BLAW may be acceptable if an 12 Credit Points from list of electives Year 4, Semester 1 interview cannot be organised) Year 2, Semester 1 • Equity and Trusts Minors • Global Indigenous Challenge • Corporations Law 1 • Evidence and Criminal Procedure • Global Leadership *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Legal Theory 24 Credit Points from list of electives on academic test module 24 credit points from list of electives

Year 2, Semester 2 • Real Property Law 36 Credit Points from list of electives

Master of Laws (by Research) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMLT

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Queen Become an expert in an area of the law A Master of Laws will help advance your that engages your interest or stirs your career in academia, the law and related Duration passion. Our Master of Laws (by Research) fields. It also opens the doors to academic 2 years (4 semesters) of study allows in-depth study of a legal topic. VU or government advisory roles. offers support and guidance from leading legal researchers. As part of your degree 2018 intakes you will complete a major thesis, worthy of February, July publication and under expert supervision. Our research program maintains strong 2018 Fees links with public-sector authorities such as the Department of Justice, as well as A$14,900 per semester private law firms – offering access to real- world scenarios for investigation. English requirement* IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) • Research Thesis (Full-Time)

Admission requirement A three or four-year bachelor degree with a distinction (70% or above) average in the final year; or other equivalent qualification or professional experience demonstrating a capacity to undertake a masters by research

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Law LAW Law - vu.edu.au/courses/international/UPLA

Location Course description City Queen Become a leading researcher in law and its application. Our integrated program offers a path to a doctoral degree for students with no previous research experience. During Duration the first year of our integrated PhD, you’ll benefit from intensive research training. After passing the coursework and thesis with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original 4 years (8 semesters) of study and important research into local or international law. Our team of leading legal researchers will support you throughout your PhD. You’ll also benefit from a research 2018 intakes program with strong links to public-sector organisations and private law firms. February, July Year 1 Years 2 - 4 2018 Fees Core units Select 24 credit points (equivalent • Law (Full-Time) A$14,400 per semester • Introduction to Research Methodology to 2 units): • Research Design and Proposal Elective units English requirement* Development • Research Integrity and Ethics • Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) • Thesis Units (36 credit points) • Introduction to Quantitative Research Or Methods Admission requirement • Year One Thesis C (Full-Time) • Enhancing Researcher Knowledge A relevant postgraduate and Skills qualification or a four-year • Enhancing Research Capability • English Language for Graduate undergraduate degree with Researchers honours

*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module

“One of the things that attracted me to VU was the balance between legal theory and realistic legal practice. I interned with the Supreme Court of Victoria and the County Court of Victoria.” Carlin Grant, Bachelor of Laws Solicitor, Office of Public Prosecutions

55 Social, Community and Youth Development

Strive for a meaningful career that makes a positive social impact. Our courses in social sciences and community services will prepare you for careers focused on improving people’s quality of life and developing their potential.

Learn skills in critical thinking and Our graduates find employment We’ll help you build a solid professional analysis, research reporting and in community work, aged services, foundation, industry experience and the presentations, and cultural and social counselling, disability services, human personal skills for a rewarding career. awareness. Gain valuable real-world welfare, international development, experience through our workplace and social work and sociology. community placements.

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Bachelor of Youth Work Help young people realise their full potential by understanding the structure and practices within the youth work industry. Gain specialist skills working with disadvantaged communities and open doors to career opportunities within local government, schools, rehabilitation centres, juvenile justice centres, not-for-profit and community organisations. vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABYW

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“The teachers are all committed community development workers and every class leaves you thinking about how you fit into the global community model.” Pragya Kapil, India Master of International Community Development

PROFESSIONAL LEARN GOING GLOBAL RECOGNITION LEARN REAL-WORLD SKILLS WITH VU’S JOIN VU’S CENTRE FOR CULTURAL INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS DIVERSITY & WELLBEING. AS A GRADUATE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF RESEARCHER, BRING YOUR PASSION AND VU’S BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK, INSIGHT TO RESEARCH ON CULTURAL GRADUATES WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR DIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE, SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP WITH THE AUSTRALIAN WELLBEING, AND APPROACHES TO ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS REDUCING SOCIAL HARMS LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY

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SOCIAL, COMMUNITY AND YOUTHSOCIAL, DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Community Development vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABCD

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Pursue an ethical and worthwhile career This course will prepare you for a career building strong, sustainable communities as a project or volunteer coordinator, Duration in Australia or overseas. We offer two community development/liaison officer, specialisations which relate to global issues advocacy campaigner, policy officer, 3 years (6 semesters) of study and international community development, international aid worker or researcher. and community development in the Graduates can typically find employment 2018 intakes Australian context. In either specialisation in a wide range of roles in not-for-profit February, July you will study community development and charitable organisations, community approaches while developing professional or government sectors. skills as a community development 2018 Fees practitioner. Fieldwork placements form an A$10,000 per semester integral part of this course. Students gain practical experience with non-government English requirement* organisations (NGOs), community groups, IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) government or working on campaigns.

Admission requirement Year 1 Year 2 Plus A secondary school qualification College Core units Professional Core Units Capstone Units equivalent to an Australian Year • Community-Based Practice and • Introduction to Sociology • Transnational Social Movements Research 12 qualification; or a diploma or • Aboriginal History and Political • Management in NGOs • Managing and Reporting advanced diploma equivalent to Movements • Project Design and Implementation Community-Based Research Australian diploma or advanced • Place, Time, Experience • Community Development Placement • Sociology of Social Control Plus diploma Plus 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) Professional Core Units 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) from minor studies *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Community Development from the from minor studies Minor studies on academic test module Local to the Global Year 3 • Applied Human Rights • Global Indigenous Challenge • Communication for Sustainable Professional Core Units • Writing Development • Conflict Resolution in Groups and • Gender Studies • Social Issues in Contemporary Asia Communities • History • Migration, Mobility and • Contemporary Society and Social Globalisation Change • International Development • Vietnamese Studies • Vietnamese Studies (Advanced) • Political Science

Bachelor of Social Work vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABSW

Location Course description Graduate Industry recognition Footscray Nicholson Create a career that outcomes VU’s Bachelor of Social improves the quality of life Graduate as a Work is accredited by the Duration and develops the potential professional social Australian Association of of individuals, groups and Social Workers, (AASW), 4 years (8 semesters) of study worker, equipped with communities. Field education the skills to truly change the professional body is an essential part of this people’s lives for the representing social 2018 intakes degree. You’ll complete two better. Potential job roles workers in Australia. Upon February industry-based placements include social worker, completion of this degree, in human service agencies community health centre graduates will be eligible under the supervision of counsellor, youth worker, for membership of the 2018 Fees experienced social workers. drug and alcohol worker AASW. Please note that for A$10,400 per semester Open the door to careers or homelessness policy international students there in government, non- officer. are additional requirements English requirement* government, welfare and for membership of the IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) community organisations. AASW.

Admission requirement Year 1 • Critical Social Work Theories Plus A secondary school qualification • Introduction to Sociology • Social Work Theories 3 Advanced Professional Units (equivalent to • Community Development equivalent to an Australian Year • Aboriginal Traditions and Policy 36 credit points) from the list below. • Social Research 2 12 qualification • Place, Time, Experience Advanced Professional Units of Study: • Sociology of Social Control Year 3 • Gender in Public Life • Introduction to Social Work *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Skills for Social Work Direct Practice • Gender, Community and Social on academic test module • Working in Human Service • Social Work Practice: Legal Context Change Organisations • Health and Mental Health: Practice • Transnational Social Movements • Foundations of Social Science and Policy • Theory and Practice of International Research • Professional Practice Seminar Development • Interpersonal & Communication • Field Education 1 Skills • Conflict Resolution in Groups and • Working With Individuals and Communities Year 2 Families • Contemporary Africa and Social • Social Welfare: History and Current Year 4 Change Context • Understanding and Responding to • Social Work in Contemporary Family Violence • Introduction to Social Policy Contexts • Groupwork Theory and Practice • Social Work & Trauma Informed Care • Field Education 2 • Schools and Student Wellbeing • Human Development in Social • Social Policy Analysis: Current Issues Context 58

Master of International Community Development COMMUNITY AND YOUTHSOCIAL, DEVELOPMENT vu.edu.au/courses/international/AMCD

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Aim for a meaningful career that can Careers include international and regional make a positive social impact. Become consultant in human rights; gender; Duration a leader in social change, human rights, poverty reduction and project evaluation, and sustainable development at a global project manager with international, 2 years (4 semesters) of study or local level. Take a leading role in government and local organisations such community development and get involved as Australian Red Cross and Save the 2018 intakes in social and economic change, human Children, leader/adviser in government, February, July rights, and sustainable development. community development educator/ This unique, practical and popular trainer, journalist, activist, academic and postgraduate program offers personalised researcher. This master degree is the final 2018 Fees education, including workplace training, stage of a nested suite of three courses A$10,000 per semester that will ensure you gain the practical that make up the Master of International and intellectual skills to be a skilled Community Development. English requirement* professional. IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Year 1, Semester 1 • Community Development: Theory Plus Elective units Admission requirement and Practice A degree equivalent to an 12 credit points (1 elective unit) • Interpreting ‘Asia’ and the ‘Pacific’ • Community Development: Project • Timor Leste: History, Politics & Society Australian undergraduate Planning and Management Option B • Oceania in the Modern World • Building Capacity and Mobilising Civil • Research Thesis (Part 1) (bachelor) degree or higher. • Latin America: Roots and Radicalism Applicants with bachelor degree Society • Conflict Resolution in Groups and Plus Communities • Contemporary Africa & Social Change in community development or • Approaches to Globalisation 12 credit point (1 elective unit)s Plus 12 credit points (1 elective unit) social work can apply for credit • Regional and International Organisations (advanced standing) towards Year 1, Semester 2 Year 2, Semester 2 and Policy specific coursework units up to 4 • Research Methods Option A • Engaging Communities for Sustainability units (48 credit points) • Transnational Gender Issues and • Community-Based Research (Part 2) • Human Rights Theory and Practice Human Rights Plus • Migration, Culture and Identity • Peace, Violence and Conflict *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Plus 24 credit points (2 elective units) • Women & International Development on academic test module 24 credit points (2 elective units) Option B • Management in Non-Government Year 2, Semester 1 • Research Thesis (Part 2) Organisations Option A Plus • Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities • Community-Based Research (Part 1) 24 credit points (2 elective units) • HIV / AIDS and International Development • Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities • Managing Public Relations Campaigns • Study Tour

JOIN OUR CLUB

Social Work Society Youth Work Student Community The VU Social Work Society Association Development (VUSWS) provides a forum for social work students at all stages This club represents and supports Association of their learning. Come together to youth work students at VU. We provide mentoring opportunities for VU’s Community Development discuss relevant social, political and Association (CDA) brings people personal concerns and concepts. new students, support students and their needs, and run social events together who are passionate about Meet other social work students community development. We want and staff and become actively for students to keep them engaged in university life. to empower, inspire and learn in involved in the community. There an environment with students who are mentoring opportunities as Email: [email protected] have similar interests. well as the ability to connect with local organisations, fundraising and Email: [email protected] workshops. Email: [email protected]

59 Sport and Exercise Science

Do you want an exciting career in sport or exercise science? Victoria University offers cutting-edge sport and exercise science programs and facilities, internationally-recognised teaching staff and practical learning placements with some of the world’s best sporting organisations.

A world-leader in sport research and Our world-class Institute of Sport, Institute of Sport, French Institute of Sport, education, our sports-related courses Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL) at our Melbourne Victory Football Club and span diverse disciplines such as sport Footscray Park campus features exercise CSIRO. development, management, coaching physiology labs and an ‘altitude hotel’ to VU places a strong emphasis on hands- and exercise science. We rank in the simulate high altitude living environs. on learning in clinical and real-world 51-100 band of the world’s best sports We share knowledge and collaborate settings. Many of our students gain universities in the prestigious QS World with leading sporting organisations, practical experience with our sports University Rankings by Subject 2017, and institutes and universities in Australia partners, gaining the confidence our students, staff and researchers have and overseas including the Western and industry experience essential for access to outstanding facilities. Bulldogs, Australian Sports Commission, succeeding in a dynamic industry. German Sports University, Australian

COURSES AT A GLANCE

Bachelor of Physical Bachelor of Sport Bachelor of Sport Doctor of Philosophy Education and Sport Coaching Management (Integrated) in Human Science Inspire children or Graduate confident Movement Turn your passion for adults to excel in sports and career-ready to Our pioneering PhD physical activity and sport, – whether it’s at the manage professional (Integrated) offers an and your ability to inspire recreational or elite level. sport organisations, alternative path to a doctoral others, into a lifelong Through this course, you’ll major sporting events, degree for applicants who career. In our top-rated gain knowledge, ethical and sporting facilities. have not had previous physical education and awareness, and develop You’ll also be prepared research training and/or sport science program your creativity and to manage community experience. During your you’ll study subjects personable skills to launch sport programs, social first year, you’ll receive across a range of a long-lasting career development projects, intensive research training disciplines including as a sports coach. VU’s outdoor adventure with support from our expert motor development, partnerships with peak activities, and active teaching staff. VU also biomechanics, nutrition, sporting organisations recreation experiences. offers several other PhDs kinesiology, exercise means that everything you in sports-related research learn reflects international vu.edu.au/courses/ physiology and more. international/SBSM areas, including a PhD in best practice – ensuring Human Movement, PhD in vu.edu.au/courses/ you’re job ready before Sport and Recreation and international/SBPH you even graduate. PhD (Integrated) in Sport and vu.edu.au/courses/ Recreation. international/ABHS vu.edu.au/courses/ international/UPHA

60 Sport and Exercise Science

“VU is very well-known for sports courses, so that’s why I chose VU. My hope is to teach sports to children when I finish my studies.” Dong Ho Yi, South Korea Diploma of Sport Development

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS WESTERN BULLDOGS • MELBOURNE VICTORY FOOTBALL CLUB • A$68M 5 STARS MELBOURNE STORM RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB • VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT RESEARCH AND SPORT • NETBALL VICTORIA • REAL MADRID GRADUATE SCHOOL - LEARNING PRECINCT UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA • MELBOURNE VIXENS NETBALL CLUB 5 STARS (WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD), HUMAN MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE (EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA 2015)

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SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Diploma of Sport Development vu.edu.au/courses/international/SIS50612

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Develop your skills and knowledge to Upon successful complete, graduates pursue a career in sport development. can pursue a variety of roles, including: Duration Occupational outcomes for this competition manager, program developer, qualification can vary from managing talent development manager, sport 1 year (2 semesters) of study competitions, sports venues and development manager and sport venues facilities and identifying and developing and facilities manager. 2018 intakes athletes. Specific skill development February, July includes sport technology, sport nutrition, sport sponsorship, project and facility management. 2018 Fees A$8,300 per semester Core Units Elective Units English requirement* Mainstream and Specialised Stream Mainstream Option Specialised Stream IELTS 5.5 (band 5.0) • Manage meetings • Identify and evaluate marketing • Develop and update knowledge of • Use advanced features of computer opportunities coaching practices applications • Develop and update knowledge of • Plan and deliver coaching programs Admission requirement • Provide drugs in sport information coaching practices • Implement selection policies A secondary school qualification • Provide nutritional information to • Plan and deliver coaching programs • Plan and implement high equivalent to an Australian athletes • Implement selection policies performance training and recovery programs Year 12 qualification. A Literacy • Support athletes to adopt principles • Design and implement strategies to of sports psychology increase participation • Design and implement strategies to and Numeracy Test is required • Facilitate groups • Conduct basic warm-up and cool- increase participation prior to enrolment. A Police • Determine needs of client down programs • Conduct basic warm-up and cool- Records Check and Working populations • Develop strength and conditioning down programs with Children Check may also • Promote compliance with laws and programs • Develop strength and conditioning be required legal principles • Plan and provide sport, fitness and programs • Manage projects recreation services • Plan and provide sport, fitness and • Manage organisational risks • Obtain and manage sponsorship recreation services *English language requirement (IELTS) is based • Obtain and manage sponsorship on academic test module • Implement and monitor work health and safety policies

Pathway from this course

Diploma of Sport-related courses Sport Development Guaranteed entry or up to 4 units 1 year (depending on course)

Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science) Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABHF | vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABHG

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Build comprehensive understanding of Our graduates find employment at elite the science that underpins health, physical sport organisations, leisure centres, Duration activity and exercise. Students will gain community service organisations and knowledge for a career in the sport and even start their own business. A bachelor 3 years (6 semesters) of study exercise industry and learn key skills in degree in sport science from VU could lead physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics. to a career as an exercise physiologist, 2018 intakes Benefit from our partnerships with personal trainer, exercise and sport scientist, February, July organisations including the Australian Sports sport nutritionist, exercise rehabilitation Commission, the Australian Institute of Sport professional, roles in community fitness/ and the Western Bulldogs Football Club. health services and more. 2018 Fees A$11,500 per semester College Core units • Social Dimensions of Sport/Exercise • Motor Learning • Structural Kinesiology • Motor Control • Sport and Fitness Delivery Systems English requirement* • Exercise Psychology • Sport Physiology • Career Development and IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) • Biomechanics • Exercise Science Career Development Employability 1 • Exercise Physiology • Professional Ethics • Sport and Social Analysis • Social Dimensions of Sport/Exercise Minors Admission requirement Professional Core Units • Professional Ethics • Global Indigenous Challenge A secondary school qualification (Exercise Science) • Exercise Science Career Development • Global Leadership equivalent to an Australian Year • Research Methods for Exercise Professionals • Health (Sport Science Minor) Majors 12 qualification; or a diploma or • Human Growth and Lifespan • Fitness and Conditioning • Physical Education advanced diploma equivalent to Development • Health and Nutrition Minors Australian diploma or advanced • Sport Psychology • Applied Anatomy for Exercise • Global Indigenous Challenge diploma • Human Physiology • International Sport Management • Global Leadership • Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education Professional Core units • Health (Sport Science Minor) *English language requirement (IELTS) is based (Human Movement) • Advanced Sport Science on academic test module • Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations • Research Methods for Exercise • Fitness and Conditioning • Sports Biomechanics Professionals • Fundamental Sport Coaching • Motor Learning • History of Sport • Sport and Active Communities • Functional Kinesiology • Sport Psychology • Health and Nutrition • Advanced Exercise Physiology • Human Physiology • Games and Sports • Advanced Biomechanics • Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and • Physical Education (Primary) Physical Education • Advanced Sport Coaching 62 • International Sport Management

Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice), SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABHE | vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABHD

Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park VU’s Bachelor of Sport Science (Clinical Our graduates find employment at elite Practice) delivers a range of subjects sport organisations, leisure centres, Duration which develop skills and knowledge community service organisations and even in biomechanics, clinical exercise, start their own business. Pursue a career 3 years (6 semesters) of study pathophysiology, nutrition/diet and in exercise physiology, personal training, motor learning. Students undertaking the community fitness and health services, 2018 intakes Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) sports data analysis, perfomance coaching, February, July will cover biological and social sciences, athlete talent identification and sport with a focus on sports physiology and nutrition. biomechanics. 2018 Fees A$11,500 per semester College Core units • Functional Kinesiology • Sport Psychology • Structural Kinesiology • Advanced Exercise Physiology • Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and English requirement* • Exercise Psychology • Applied Exercise Psychology Physical Education IELTS 6.0 (band 6.0) • Biomechanics • Motor Control • Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations • Exercise Physiology • Corrective Exercise Prescription and Injury Management • Sports Biomechanics Admission requirement Professional Core units • Human Physiology • Motor Learning A secondary school qualification (Clinical Practice) • Pathophysiology 1 • Advanced Resistance Training equivalent to an Australian Year • Research Methods for Exercise • Pathophysiology 2 • Functional Kinesiology 12 qualification; or a diploma or Professionals • Exercise, Health and Disease • Advanced Exercise Physiology advanced diploma equivalent to • Human Growth and Lifespan • Advanced Training and Conditioning • Advanced Biomechanics Development • Sport Physiology Australian diploma or advanced • Clinical Exercise Practice 1 • Resistance Training • Sport and Exercise Science Capstone • Social Dimensions of Sport/Exercise diploma • Clinical Biomechanics • Exercise Science Career Development • Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Professional Core units • Applied Exercise Psychology *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Physical Education (Sport Practice) • Motor Control on academic test module • Exercise Interventions for Healthy • Research Methods for Exercise • Professional Ethics Populations Professionals • Human Physiology • Motor Learning • Human Growth and Lifespan • Exercise, Health and Disease • Advanced Resistance Training Development • Resistance Training

Master of Sport Business and Integrity vu.edu.au/courses/international/SMSI

Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Gain the professional and personal skills Our Master of Sport Business and Integrity to succeed in the global sport business will ensure you have the broad skill set Duration industry with a Master of Sport Business necessary for a successful career in the 1.5 years (3 semesters) of study and Integrity at Victoria University. This global sport industry. Example job titles course prepares you for the pressures or positions include chief executive officer and complexity of contemporary sport (professional sporting clubs), general 2018 intakes management. You will develop business manager (state and national governing February, July skills – policy, strategy, management – bodies), community development with a clear understanding of the unique manager, player welfare manager, 2018 Fees challenges of the sport industry. In addition, resource planning director, team manager, practical and industry experience (notably public relations and corporate affairs A$15,700 per semester through our two-week study abroad manager, sport venue manager, sport partnership with Real Madrid with the project manager, sport event manager English requirement* Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad and media manager. IELTS 6.5 (band 6.0) Europea) will ensure you’re a highly competent and confident graduate. Admission requirement A degree equivalent to an Year 1, Semester 1 Australian undergraduate • Sport Integrity and Ethics Plus (Option 1) Real Madrid Residential (bachelor) degree or higher • Sport Integrity Leadership • Sport Business Project And Program 2018 • Sport, Law and Regulation 1 PG unit elective in the study area of sport As part of this course, students are • Organisation Change (including managerial or Management Or (Option 2) required to complete a two-week leadership studies) or business; • Sport Research Thesis residential program in Madrid, Spain. Students will visit Real Madrid Football or a graduate certificate in sport Year 1, Semester 2 Elective Units integrity; or a graduate diploma • Sport Community Partnerships Club and study at the Real Madrid • Strategic Sport Marketing Graduate School Universidad Europea, • Sport Media and in sport business or integrity • Strategic Planning and where they will gain insights into one Communications Management for Sport • Sport Economics and Finance Business of the world’s biggest sports clubs. *English language requirement (IELTS) is based Economy airfares, accommodation • Business Research Methods on academic test module and a meal allowance is covered in the Year 2, Semester 1 course fee. • Sport Facility and Event Management • Global Sport Business

63 World-class research

At Victoria University, we rank in the top 2% of universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017. With a vibrant research community, state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry links, we support our researchers throughout their research journey.

With 15 research disciplines ranked We inspire and support graduate Sports Commission and the Australian at, or above world standard in the research students to set new standards Institute of Sport, with more than 20 joint Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) and make a substantial contribution to research projects currently underway. assessments, conducted by the Australian their field, including through publishing We work with international partners Government, VU offers world-class in internationally reputable peer- spanning industry, government and research opportunities. reviewed journals. education across a wide range of At VU, we strive to make a meaningful We are partners and founders in more countries, including Indonesia, China, difference by harnessing the strength, than 16 research centres and institutes Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and breadth and depth of our research to with more than 180 industry-based Malaysia, to support the research of our solve real-world problems. research projects last year, and 150 international graduate research students. industry partners including the Australian

From international chain management and corporate governance using mathematical student of the year modelling, Catherine has published to respected VU a number of journal articles and conference articles in her areas of academic expertise: international trade (Australia Since arriving at VU from Beijing and China), operations management, in 2010 to embark on her PhD, Dr optimisation modelling and supply Catherine Xiaocui Lou has enjoyed chain optimisation. success both as a research student and Upon completion of her PhD in 2015, now as respected academic in VU’s Catherine joined VU’s College of College of Business. Business and the Victoria Business During her PhD she was awarded Confucius Institute, and is also a the International Student of the research associate at the Victoria Year – Postgraduate by the Victorian Institute of Strategic Economic Studies. State Government in 2013 and was “The research culture at the Centre awarded the VU Outstanding Student for Strategic Economic Studies and Alumni Award 2015. support from across the University As well as conducting globally certainly helped my success along significant research into supply the way.”

64 Our external funding for research By highlighting knowledge, skills and Research ambassadors is steadily increasing nationally and areas for development, MyVU Plan Our graduate research students internationally through public, private assists in realising the career potential of benefit from hands-on, supportive and industry sponsors, reflecting growing all graduate researchers. advice and assistance provided by VU’s support for our strong research outcomes In addition, our Graduate Research Research Ambassadors. Ambassadors and research quality. Centre’s professional development and are experienced later-year graduate research training program features more researchers that share their skills and VU research centres than 100 seminars and workshops a provide a peer perspective as students Our world-renowned research centres year, with a strong focus on building key navigate the world of research. and institutes include: research capabilities. They can familiarise you with specialist • Centre for Applied Informatics Graduate researchers can access computer packages, document • Centre for Chronic Disease expert advice from our Research Design formatting, referencing and information Prevention & Management and Statistical Support Service, which management, quantitative and • Centre for Cultural Diversity provides one-on-one consultation to qualitative research design, data analysis and Wellbeing support researchers in the design of and presentation, ethics applications, or quantitative research studies, statistical • Centre for Environmental Safety & simply act as a sounding board for ideas analysis and interpretation of data, and Risk Engineering and questions. the use of statistics packages, such as • Centre for International Research SPSS and R. on Education Systems DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY • Centre for Policy Studies Award-winning supervisors (INTEGRATED) – OFFERING NEW PATHWAYS TO A PHD • Institute of Sport, Exercise & Active Many VU research supervisors are Living recognised scholars in their fields, Victoria’s University’s new • Institute for Sustainability & dedicated to providing a high-quality doctoral research program Innovation experience for research students. As provides the opportunity to • Mitchell Institute for Health and a result, the completion rates for VU become a PhD candidate, Education Policy research degrees are among the highest even if you have not previously in the country. Our graduate researchers undertaken research training. • The Victoria Institute For Education, value the quality research supervision Diversity and Lifelong Learning and research training we provide. As one of only two universities in • Victoria Business Confucius Institute Australia to offer this study option, Writing and communication support • Victoria Institute of Strategic the PhD (Integrated) includes opportunities for the development Economic Studies. The communication and research of research, and generic and writing support we offer assists graduate transferable skills through researchers in the development of a Research support participation in both formal and polished thesis and research articles in We support our graduate students by informal learning. high-quality publications relevant to your providing the services, facilities and field of study. Our new program is designed to training they need to emerge as ethical, support you in your PhD studies, independent and respected researchers. In addition to workshops, a coursework with intensive research training unit in English language/writing skills, Our graduate researchers have varying and development of a minor thesis and research writing circles, graduate career aspirations, and while many comprising key components in researchers can access free assistance to are employed as academics, a large your first year, providing a strong enhance communication and research percentage find employment in industry, foundation for subsequent years. writing skills. government, and the private and not-for- Entry requirements for the PhD profit sectors around the world. (Integrated) are completion of My VU Plan a masters undertaken entirely by coursework with a minimum MyVU Plan is a web-based platform H2A/Distinction (above 70% VU which allows you to document your standard) or equivalent, or a four- professional development activities year undergraduate degree with during the course of your graduate honours. research degree.

65 Flagship research areas

Our impact on global research and Sport, Health & • Melbourne Victory Football Club knowledge continues to flourish, • Netball Victoria and the Melbourne particularly due to our strengths and Active Living Vixens expertise in the University’s two flagship Leaders in sport with a $68m Sport and • Tennis Australia areas of research: Learning Precinct and 40 sport-related • Commonwealth Scientific and • Sport, Health & Active Living courses, VU has a proven track record of Industrial Research Organisation • Sustainable Industries and Liveable delivering research programs that shape (CSIRO) Cities. healthier communities. Our ground- breaking research achievements in • The Australian Sports Commission Within each flagship area are underlying sports and exercise science include: • The Australian Institute of Sport research themes and key research • The Sport Australia Hall of Fame areas where synergies between • the world’s first comprehensive study disciplines can occur. Research from into the effects of high altitude on • ProCam International: Organisers of across the University and within a range soccer performance the 2017 Standard Chartered Mumbai of key academic disciplines is drawn • Health Tracker by Area – a digital Marathon. together on topics such as sustainable platform that reveals Australia’s environments, climate change, healthiest suburbs community wellbeing and health. • GPS monitoring to develop tactical The six focus areas that fall under our training for professional rugby team flagship areas are: the Melbourne Storm • Effective Learning Practices for Diverse • measuring the link between elite Populations tennis players’ mental skills on court and their performance • Supporting Industry Response to Change • a world-first study into the effects of falls on elderly osteoarthritis patients • Building Resilient, Inclusive and Creative Communities • ground breaking research into the use of immunotherapy to stop the • Enabling Healthy and Active progression of multiple sclerosis. Populations • High Performance in Sport Our researchers actively partner and work closely with industry networks and • Enhancing the Evidence Base for world-leading researchers, placing them Public Policy. at the heart of the industry they are passionate about. We have more than 50 strategic partnerships and collaborations with internationally recognised sports industry and community organisations including: • 2016 AFL Premiers the Western Bulldogs Football Club • Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

66 CENTRE OF POLICY STUDIES Case study Researchers at VU’s Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) CGE MODELLING OF REDD PAYMENTS FOR NEPAL have a 40-year record of success in the development, Project for the REDD Implementation Centre, Ministry of application and distribution of large-scale economic Forests, Government of Nepal. models. These models and software are used globally to analyse a range of economic issues. CoPS’ clients This project modelled ongoing deforestation in Nepal, include private firms and universities in many parts of with forests being converted into farmland, and asked the world, government agencies such as finance and whether a REDD (reducing emissions from deforestation trade ministries in a number of countries, including and forest degradation) payment from abroad would Australia, the US and China; and international compensate Nepal for a reduction in such conversion. development organisations. The Centre’s GEMPACK The report concluded that if payments to Nepal were software, used for solving large economic models, is based solely on emissions reduction, a high CO2 employed at more than 700 sites in over 90 countries. price would be needed to recompense Nepal for the perpetual loss of farmland.

Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH Our research promotes and enables sustainable outcomes 15 OF OUR RESEARCH DISCIPLINES RANK AT, OR ABOVE WORLD for industry and the community, based on environmental and innovative technologies. We provide industry and STANDARD, IN THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT’S EXCELLENCE community solutions in water treatment technology, resource IN RESEARCH FOR AUSTRALIA (ERA) ASSESSMENTS management, asset management, social and behavioural research, environment, e-research, smart energy, alternative energy and packaging. WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD We also place special emphasis on our translational • Electrical and Electronic Engineering research. As a graduate researcher, you will turn knowledge, • Human Movement and Sports Science information and insights into usable policies, programs and • Nursing strategies to improve communities and broader society. Our research partnerships focus on knowledge sharing and inform government policy, industry and community development across the globe. ABOVE WORLD STANDARD • Mathematical Sciences Our collaboration partners include: • Applied Mathematics • World Health Organisation (WHO) • Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • China Energy Research Institute • CSIRO • Water Research Australia • Fire Protection Research Foundation (USA) WORLD STANDARD • Victorian Transport Association • Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing • Distributed Computing • Universidad de La Sabana (Colombia). • Information Systems • Education • Specialist Studies in Education • Tourism • Language Communication and Culture • Cultural Studies

67 Your Career Your Future

Graduate work-ready Hanger – a mentoring service that helps We can provide assistance in launch start-up businesses. Our three understanding Australian workplace With strong connections to industry, the ‘Entrepreneurs in Residence’ are based culture, job search strategies and career trades and professions, and links to more at our Footscray Park campus, providing planning. Visit us at vu.edu.au/careers/ than 4,000 industry bodies across our a diverse range of skills and advice to career-services-for-students disciplines, a qualification from Victoria students, staff and the wider community. University (VU) ensures you graduate Working in Australia with the skills, knowledge and practical experience that employers desire. Lead2Change An Australian student visa allows you to work in Australia for up to 40 hours each Our approach to learning combines Our Lead2Change (L2C) fortnight (two weeks) during your study theory with practice. We engage with leadership training program will term. You can also work for unlimited business and community organisations help you become a more effective hours when your course is not in session to incorporate real-world needs into our leader in any workplace and (i.e. during semester breaks). curricula, inviting industry representatives enhance your employability. This to take part in the course development free, two-day program is offered Work that is formally registered as a process. These relationships also provide to current VU students and will be requirement of your course, such as you with excellent opportunities to access included on your academic work placements, is not included in the workplace learning. transcript. We’ll help you build 40 hours per fortnight limit, nor is some voluntary or unpaid work. It is important Among our key partners are the World your skills in negotiating and networking, leaderships styles, to note that you cannot undertake any Health Organisation (WHO); CSIRO – work until you have started your course. Australia’s national science agency; the personal goal setting, Australian Institute of Sport; Western communication and much more. The Department of Immigration and Health and their four public hospitals in For more information please Border Protection’s website provides Melbourne: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine email [email protected] detailed information about the conditions Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and that apply to working while you study, as Sunbury Day Hospital; City West Water; well as the conditions that must be met Western Bulldogs Football Club and for voluntary or unpaid work. For full Malthouse Theatre. Career educators details visit border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/500- Our career educators offer a broad Inspiring entrepreneurs range of career development guidance, information and resources to current We’re also proud to actively support the students and recent graduates (up to one entrepreneurs of tomorrow through The year after graduation).

68 Working in Australia Business students can gain work- integrated learning experience with after graduating organisations such as the Grand Hyatt Career Mentoring There are two options available to you Melbourne, Choice Hotels Australasia, We want to ensure you are if you wish to work in Australia after Western Bulldogs Football Club, Best of prepared for career success graduating, under the Temporary Victoria and Pinnacle People. after graduation. Our Career Graduate visa (subclass 485) scheme: Education students have access to Mentoring Program matches you with an industry mentor to • Post-Study Work stream an extensive range of partnership organisations across Victoria and prepare you for your transition • Graduate Work stream. beyond, including schools, childcare from university to the workforce. The Post-Study Work stream provides centres, community organisations, The program will enable you to: government and universities. successful applicants with a visa of two, • practice interview skills and three or four years’ duration, depending Health students train at Werribee Mercy develop a resume relevant to on the highest educational qualification Hospital and Western Health, and much your industry obtained in Australia and the duration of of our health research is conducted at the study in Australia - minimum two years Western Centre for Health Research and • raise your awareness of job (92 weeks) without credit exemptions. Education at Sunshine Hospital. Diploma options This visa stream is open to any discipline. of Nursing students undertake 400 hours • discover what employers are However, only graduates from specific of clinical placement in diverse health looking for in new employees degree-level qualifications are eligible. agencies including community centres, These include: aged care and psychiatric facilities. • gain knowledge of work/ industry expectations and • Bachelor degree Law students have access to on-site culture • Bachelor (honours) degree moot courts, national moot competitions; internship programs at the County and • develop professional • Masters by coursework degree Supreme Courts, Magistrates’ Court and networks in your discipline. • Masters (extended) degree Legal Aid, and volunteer placements at Our partners include: community legal centres. • Masters by research degree • National Australia Bank, Sport and Exercise Science students • Doctoral degree. have workplace learning opportunities • the Commonwealth Bank of with more than 300 sport industry Australia, Other qualifications do not meet employers such as the Australian Institute eligibility requirements, unless they are • IBM and of Sport, Australian Sports Commission, packaged with an eligible course, in Western Bulldogs Football Club, • Suncorp Group. which case they may be recognised. Australian Football League, Melbourne To be eligible, you must be in The Graduate Work stream option Victory Club, Melbourne Cricket Australia your final or penultimate year, requires a qualification to be closely and Melbourne Storm. with an interest in the IT industry, related to the nominated skilled vu.edu.au/industry-connections or be studying an accounting occupation, but a broader range of or banking and finance-related qualification levels are accepted for this course. Find out more at stream, including diplomas and trade vu.edu.au/industry-mentoring qualifications. For full details visit border.gov.au/Trav/Stud/Post Practical learning opportunities We want to prepare you for your future career. One of the key ways we do this is by combining theory with practice through work placements or practical learning opportunities in our courses. Arts students have access to a range of professional placement programs with organisations including the Melbourne Writers Festival, Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, Footscray Community Arts Centre, Melbourne City Mission, Malthouse Theatre, Overland (a literary journal), Big West Festival, Emerging Writers Festival, Multi Channel Network (Australia’s leading multiscreen media network) and Maribyrnong City Council.

69 Employer Testimonials

Garry Weir

Garry Weir “I studied at VU myself, completing “I am the founder of two businesses – an undergraduate degree in building both built on a social enterprise model, Director, Affinity Fire Engineering engineering and then a Graduate as I believe business should connect with Certificate and Graduate Diploma and support local communities. I love Former Victoria University student, Garry in Building Fire Safety and Risk helping clients create award-winning Weir, finds confidence in employing Engineering. Through these unique and global brand strategies.” staff who have also completed their tailored studies, I was provided with the engineering studies at the University. Halinka thrives on her interaction framework to build a successful career in with her student mentees and young “VU students are given well-rounded, the industry.” entrepreneurs, using her years of balanced learning opportunities that knowledge, experience and passion to provide our clients with a higher level of Halinka Panzera help them achieve their goals. confidence in the services we provide. CEO/Founder BDC Market “Our firm has had a close relationship Intelligence with VU for many years. The majority of our staff have completed VU’s fire and Halinka Panzera proudly gives back to risk engineering courses and in some the VU community, for which she credits cases, also undergraduate engineering so much of her career success. Halinka Panzera courses at VU. Since 2001, Halinka has mentored “VU engineering courses provide scope more than 100 students and accepts in which students can focus on specific up to six students in her annual fields within the building industry or internship program. utilise all skills through roles in project “I credit my success to VU and its MBA management. With the building industry program for providing plenty of grit in an being one of the biggest contributors to environment that fosters diversity in ideas our national economy, VU students are and creativity. I know how difficult it is provided with countless opportunities to get a foot in the door, so I live by the for employment and most importantly motto of ‘opening doors for others’.” career development. A recognised global business innovation “Given our specialised field, and being thought leader, she is regularly called considered as one of the industry upon by multinational companies leaders in fire engineering, Affinity and government bodies to share her Fire Engineering is now contributing to expertise as a future global trends expert. the ongoing success of VU students by providing guest lectures in fire safety engineering.

70 Alumni Testimonials Pooja Haria

Pooja Haria She was also treasurer of Victoria University Motorsport – a group led by NiruKashif Tripathi Bouns Rio Tinto mechanical engineering undergraduate students who design and build race cars Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) for annual competitions. (Mechanical Engineering) Pooja, who was offered an internship Unlike many of her VU classmates, Pooja with global mining corporation Rio Tinto Haria spent her early years in a country after graduating in 2016, says she is clouded by hardship. forever grateful to VU for “giving me Born in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, opportunities I could never imagine”. Pooja was sponsored by her community “The teachers here aren’t just teachers, to study mechanical engineering at VU. they’re mentors. The only woman in a class of 30 “If you’re willing to learn, they will open fourth-year mechanical engineering all the doors of opportunity for you.” students, Pooja has become a beacon for young women in science and engineering. Kashif Bouns “Growing up in Kenya is much different Western Bulldogs Community than growing up here, there was a lot of Foundation theft and crime, but that never stopped Master of Business Administration any Nairobian from doing their daily routines,” Pooja says. Originally from Pakistan, former VU business student Kashif Bouns credits VU “The Foundation works across a number “What I have experienced is probably a for his stellar career trajectory. Kashif was of focus areas, identifying some of the crumb of how bad life in Kenya can be. I winner of the 2016 International major social issues in the west and trying had a home, food and my family Alumnus of the Year (Victorian to use the brand of the club to help growing up.” International Education Awards). people who are facing those issues. One During her degree, Pooja was invited to “While studying my MBA, I worked in of our main focus areas is health and attend an Engineers Australia “Women roles at the AFL and AFL Victoria. I’m wellbeing, so we’ve established the Sons in Engineering” event as part of currently the General Manager of the of the West program, which focuses on International Women’s Day 2016, and Western Bulldogs Community men’s mental health. also helped facilitate a VU high school Foundation, which is the community “My MBA has given me credibility when program encouraging young women to services arm of the Western Bulldogs going for senior management roles and consider careers in science, technology, Football Club. set me up for success by giving me a engineering and mathematics. competitive edge over other candidates.”

71 Life in Melbourne

The world’s most The city is also a shopper’s paradise, with Public transport a plethora of global retail brands and liveable city local stores. Melbourne’s extensive public transport network connects the city and suburbs, Melbourne has been ranked the world’s Melbourne is Australia’s sporting making it easy to get around. We most liveable city for the past six years capital, and hosts major international recommend purchasing and using a myki (Economist Intelligence Unit), and events such as the Formula 1 Australian card upon arrival in Melbourne. Your consistently ranks in the world’s top five Grand Prix, Australian Open Tennis myki card is your reusable travel card for best cities for international students (QS Championship, Melbourne Cup horse trains, trams and buses in Melbourne Best Student Cities Survey 2017). race, international cricket matches, and and regional Victoria. Melbourne’s In 2016, more than 150,000 the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach international free tram zone operates in the central international students from 192 surfing competition, located near business district (CBD), which covers VU’s nationalities chose to study in Victoria. Melbourne. National soccer and rugby city campuses. International students Students of over 100 nationalities study competitions have strong followings, enrolled in a full-time undergraduate at Victoria University, which makes it but the Australian Football League course (bachelor degree) or a higher one of Australia’s most culturally diverse (AFL) dominates sport in Melbourne. TAFE course (advanced diploma or institutions. visitmelbourne.com diploma) can purchase a half-price annual myki ticket for the zones in which Find out more about life as an The State of Victoria they travel. Plan your trip ptv.vic.gov.au international student in Melbourne at studymelbourne.vic.gov.au Melbourne is the capital city of the State Taxis and UBER are convenient, but can of Victoria, which has a diverse range be expensive. Melbourne has many Melbourne – of superb attractions, all within a few bike paths and bikes available for hire hours’ drive from Melbourne. One of throughout the city. The SkyBus service the place to be the world’s most scenic routes, the Great runs regularly between Southern Cross A leader in cultural activity, Melbourne Ocean Road is just over an hour from Station in the city and Melbourne Airport, has a full calendar of world-class festivals the city, with the iconic 12 Apostles as and is an affordable option for travelling and events in fashion, arts, comedy, its centrepiece. to and from Melbourne Airport. If you theatre, food and wine. With national parks such as the beautiful have a current overseas driver’s licence, you are permitted to drive in Victoria Melbourne is renowned for its fabulous Wilsons Promontory, ski fields, heritage- listed goldfield towns and the beaches of and most other Australian states and food, with the city centre alone offering territories. Laws differ from state to an expansive selection of quality and the Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula, there are plenty of options for state. See australia.gov.au for further affordable restaurants, with even more information. throughout the suburbs. day trips or weekend getaways. Find out more at visitvictoria.com

72 Travelling within Overall, Melbourne enjoys a temperate of men and women, mutual respect, climate with warm to hot summers tolerance, fair play, compassion for those Australia (average temperatures of 14º–25ºC), in need and pursuit of the public good. Australia offers an abundance of mild springs and autumns (average Australian society values equality of fabulous destinations, with many 10º–20ºC), and cool winters (average opportunity for individuals, regardless students travelling within Australia 7º–14ºC). Find out more about the of their race, religion, or ethnic during or after their studies. If you have weather in Melbourne and around background. the time, you can enjoy the stunning Australia at bom.gov.au Australian scenery while catching a bus University culture or train within regional Victoria. Airlines Australian culture As you settle in to life at VU, you also offer discount airfares, which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander may like to join — or even start — a makes travelling interstate to some of peoples have lived in Australia for club or society. You’ll enjoy the lively our world-renowned tourist destinations thousands of years and are recognised atmosphere of our campuses and more accessible. as the traditional owners of this land. the opportunity to make new friends Since colonisation in 1788, Australia has and meet people who share similar Weather become home to many immigrants from interests. We offer a supportive learning Melbourne’s climate is mild and Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, environment for all of our students. temperate, with four distinct seasons, South America and elsewhere. Today, We have Muslim prayer rooms at six and it is often remarked that it is possible Australia is one of the most multicultural campuses and multi-faith prayer rooms to experience four seasons in one nations on earth and one of the most at three campuses. day. Students should be prepared for successful at harmoniously blending vu.edu.au/current-students/campus-life/ changes throughout the day – take an such diversity. clubs-student-groups umbrella and wear layers that can be Australians value and respect the vu.edu.au/prayer-rooms worn or removed as needed. freedom and dignity of the individual, vu.edu.au/chaplaincy freedom of religion, the rule of law, parliamentary democracy, equality

73 Campuses

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Our courses are taught across eight campuses in Melbourne and one in Sydney. Three of our Melbourne campuses are located in the central business district (CBD) and a further two are within 10 kilometres of the city centre, enabling students to easily enjoy all that Melbourne has to offer. Our Sydney campus is in the centre of the buzzing CBD. All VU campuses are easily accessible by public transport.

1 Footscray Park 2 City Flinders 4 City Queen Located next to picturesque parklands, Located in the heart of the city, this Our law students study at this beautiful, Footscray Park is our largest campus campus consists of two buildings – historic campus, which is housed in two and under 5 kilometres from the CBD. situated on Melbourne’s central Flinders heritage-listed buildings in Melbourne’s The campus has a large aquatic and Street and Flinders Lane. Both buildings busy legal precinct. Specialised facilities fitness centre, cafés, a children’s centre, are just minutes from Flinders Street include a law library, two moot courts, many student support services and Station, the Yarra River and Southbank computer labs, lecture theatres and a university new 500-bed residence shopping and dining. Courses in seminar rooms. This campus also (UniLodge @ VU) directly opposite. osteopathy, dermal sciences, business, houses the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre Advanced teaching resources include information systems, and media and for Continuing Legal Education and engineering labs with practical testing communications are delivered here. City the Judicial Administration and Justice facilities and a world-class sport precinct Flinders is also home to VU College, Studies Institute. with an altitude hotel and state-of-the- which delivers higher education diplomas vu.edu.au/campuses/city-queen art laboratories. Footscray Park is home and English language courses (ELICOS). to the VU Hanger – a start-up hub that supports VU students, staff and members vu.edu.au/campuses/city-flinders 5 St Albans of the community to improve or open With award-winning architecture and their own business. Staff and students 3 City King lush native grounds, our St Albans can also gain hands-on experience Our hair, make-up and beauty, and campus is within easy walking distance to with the latest software and hardware remedial massage students study at St Albans Station. It features simulation technologies on campus at the interactive this central Melbourne campus, located laboratories and practical learning learning area known as The Hive. just a short walk from Southern Cross facilities for our health science courses, vu.edu.au/campuses/footscray-park Station. Our on-campus hair and beauty including nursing and paramedicine. salon, dermal clinic and massage clinic There are also sports and recreation are open to the public and offer students facilities, a children’s centre and café. practical learning opportunities to put vu.edu.au/campuses/st-albans their skills to work using medical-grade equipment under the supervision of qualified clinicians. vu.edu.au/campuses/city-king 74 6 Footscray Nicholson 7 Sunshine 8 Werribee Located in the heart of Footscray, just Our Sunshine campus, home of Victoria Close to Hoppers Crossing Station, this a few minutes’ walk from Footscray Polytechnic, features a $44 million state- campus is a modern technology precinct Railway Station and 10 minutes from of-the-art industry TAFE training facility and the location for innovative research the city by train, Footscray Nicholson is with one of the best-equipped fabrication in biomedical science, water, fire safety our vocational education (TAFE) training workshops in Australia. This ultra- and food science. The campus includes a hub and where higher education modern, six Green Star trades centre diverse range of health and community diploma students study. Footscray delivers all of our building, construction, service facilities such as a purpose-built Nicholson offers contemporary manufacturing and engineering TAFE $14 million, health training clinic, a learning commons that boast a library, courses. It is easy to get to by train or children’s centre and gym. VUHQ (student service centre), café, bus, and there is plenty of parking and vu.edu.au/campuses/werribee collaborative spaces, discussion rooms, shopping centres nearby. WiFi connectivity and information vu.edu.au/campuses/sunshine and technology services. The campus features a children’s centre and is To discover more about surrounded by Footscray’s vibrant VU and take a campus shopping and dining precinct. video tour, visit vu.edu.au/campuses/footscray-nicholson vu.edu.au/campuses City King campus

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75 Sunshine campus VU Sydney

In collaboration with the Life at VU Sydney On campus Education Centre of Australia, Victoria University (VU) Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, • a modern well-appointed campus delivers undergraduate is a popular destination for international in the heart of the central business and postgraduate courses students. A melting pot of cultures, district (CBD) to international students cuisines and international events, Sydney • student support services including in Sydney. Through this prides itself on being a multicultural learning support and counselling partnership, students who metropolis. Besides its culturally diverse • many computer labs with internet successfully complete a course reputation, Sydney is famed for its facilities and campus WiFi Internet at VU Sydney graduate with a spectacular harbour and beaches. • a resource centre and learning commons area VU degree. VU Sydney is conveniently located in the • student kitchens and lounges on heart of the city with many restaurants, each floor with views to the Sydney Where cafés and shops within walking distance Harbour and city of the campus. The iconic Sydney VU Sydney Campus: • access to VU’s comprehensive Harbour and Sydney Opera House are Level 10, 160 Sussex Street Sydney online library. also accessible by foot, while there are New South Wales plenty of public transport options to get Around campus How to get there you beyond the city centre to Sydney’s fabulous beaches, national parks and • parks and gardens, including VU Sydney is easy to reach from all interesting suburbs. the new waterfront Barangaroo areas of Sydney by public transport, As a student at VU Sydney, you will never Parklands which are a short walk including train, bus or light rail, with be short of things to see and do between away from the campus Martin Place, Town Hall and Wynyard and after classes. Our friendly support • cafés, wine bars and supermarkets stations all within a 10-minute team will help you in all facets of student • State Library of New South Wales walk, making trips to campus and life, from orientation to graduation. • Chinatown and Paddy’s Markets adventures outside of the classroom The on-campus environment is safe, • Darling Harbour with its waterfront affordable and accessible. supportive and friendly, with large shopping facilities and restaurants shared computer rooms, student • access to the University of lounges with city and harbour views and Technology Sydney (UTS) gym, a learning commons area, meaning library and student union facilities you can spend time between classes • a short walk to the heart of Sydney’s studying and socialising. CBD, Pitt Street Mall • the fascinating Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

76 “After working with Accommodation options sufficient to meet your study and international firms I decided living costs: There are many options available for to come to Sydney to comfortable, affordable accommodation • A$19,830 a year for the main improve my English. I fell in and around Sydney’s city centre. student • A$6,940 a year for the student’s in love with the city and • Homestay partner decided to continue my • Shared accommodation • A$3,970 a year for the student’s studies here to develop • Hostel (short-term accommodation first child my skills and increase my while looking for a permanent • A$2,970 a year for every other residence). child. chances of finding a good vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/living-in-sydney job opportunity.” Arrival and orientation Roberta Andreolli, Brazil Cost of living As you embark on your once-in-a- Master of Business (Accounting) lifetime journey, VU Sydney will be with Sydney is one of the cleanest and safest you every step of the way. When you cities in the world, although it can arrive in Sydney, our dedicated team sometimes seem expensive. The amount of support staff will give you all the of money you will need for the duration information you need to find your way of your stay will depend on your location around campus and the city. and lifestyle. As a student cardholder, you will receive discount prices to events, Each semester we conduct compulsory cinemas, museums and activities. orientation sessions one week before the start of classes for all new students, The costs associated with living to help you adjust to Australian life and studying in Australia include and make new friends. As part of our accommodation, groceries and eating orientation program, you will learn about out, clothing, gas and electricity, phone the campus and its facilities, meet your and internet (it is common for cafés and teachers and classmates, and enrol in restaurants to have free public WiFi), and your units of study. public transport. As a VU international student in Sydney, The Department of Immigration you will have access to student support and Border Protection recommends offered by the University as well as budgeting A$19,830 per year to cover services offered by the Education Centre the cost of a single student living away of Australia. from home in Australia. As part of your visa application, you are required to declare that you have access to the following funds, or a stream of income

Courses at VU Sydney Course name Course code CRICOS 2018 Intake Trimesters Course Code fee per semester Bachelor of Business BBNS 092820B March, July, November 6 $9,720 Accounting major Information Systems Management major Marketing major

Bachelor of Information Technology NBIT 093390M March, July, November 6 $9,720

Graduate Diploma of Business (Enterprise BGEP 085240C March, July, November 2 $10,800 Resource Planning Systems)

Graduate Diploma in Professional BGAP 068697M March, July, November 2 $10,800 Accounting

Master of Applied Information Technology NMIT 083015F March, July, November 4 $10,800

Master of Business (Accounting) BMAK 083037M March, July, November 4 $10,800

Master of Business (Enterprise Resource March, July and BMES 083017D 4 $10,800 Planning Systems) November

Note that annual price rises will be applied to both commencing (new) and continuing students.

77 Accommodation

Accommodation There are many benefits to living in a UniLodge @ VU VU residence: Comfortable and convenient UniLodge @ VU is our recently-opened accommodation is important for your • access to all the facilities and accommodation and offers state- wellbeing and study success, and will activities at the adjacent Footscray of-the-art facilities with comfortable enrich your student experience. Park campus – library, gymnasium, places to relax, study, and gather indoor pool, cafes and events where with friends. UniLodge @ VU offers As an international student there are you can mix with other students an environment where residents are many options available including: from all over the world supported to maximise their academic, • UniLodge @ VU • resident support services and a personal and social potential. wide range of activities and events • shared housing Opened in 2016, this multi-storey to suit all students • private rental complex located opposite VU’s • resident advisors on hand to Footscray Park Campus offers studio, • homestay help you settle in and have the two-bedroom and six-bedroom • hostels. best experience while living in luxury apartments for more than Melbourne 500 students. Consider your personal needs, campus location and budget to find the type of • easy access to VU’s other campuses UniLodge @ VU offers fully-furnished accommodation that suits you. – our City Flinders campus is just 10 apartments, study rooms, an in-house minutes away by train vu.edu.au/housing theatre, large communal kitchen • walking distance to Footscray’s and barbecue area ideal for larger University shopping, vibrant cafes and markets gatherings, rooftop terrace with city • lower rent prices compared to views, half-court basketball and café. accommodation Melbourne’s central business Each bedroom has its own security If you have never lived out of district. card, ensuring that privacy and security home or wish to live in a university are maintained in shared apartments. environment with planned social, Utilities and WiFi are included in recreational and academic activities, the rent. VU accommodation is a great option. Booking: unilodge.com.au/lodge/vu VU has a student residence across Email: [email protected] the road from the University and within a short walk of Footscray’s Phone +61 3 9998 8490 vibrant shopping district.

78 Student housing services Our Student Housing Services team can help with all your accommodation enquiries. If you are considering off- campus accommodation, VU has a Student Housing Database. Students can access it at vu.studystays.com.au If you would like more help, VU can provide budgeting advice, tenancy tips and information to help you find accommodation that is right for you. Visit vu.edu.au/housing for a comprehensive guide on accommodation options or contact [email protected]

UniLodge costs Studio Regular $298 Studio Accessible $328 2 Bedroom Regular $271 2 Bedroom Accessible $274 6 Bedroom $255 Note: Costs are based on a 12‑month contract per person and include gas, electricity, water and 50GB monthly Internet.

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79 Facilities and support

We provide a range of facilities VUHQ (Student Service Computer facilities and services to help you get the most out of university life. Centres) We have more than 4,000 computers located across our campuses, including We have an abundance of VUHQ is the official name for our PCs and Apple Macs in teaching places to study, relax, exercise, student service centres and you can find laboratories and open-access facilities. seek advice, and unwind with one at each campus. VUHQ provides A central IT helpdesk is available to friends. We encourage you to friendly face-to-face customer service to answer queries and provide assistance. take advantage of all Victoria help you access services and information Students can now connect to WiFi on University has to offer. in an easy and convenient way. Staff all VU campuses, and there are many at VUHQ can provide on-the-spot charging stations around our campuses. Learning Commons information, advice and resources to At VU we call our libraries ‘learning assist you during your time at VU, as well commons’ because they don’t just house as refer you to specialised services and Prayer rooms books – they are multifunction spaces support. VUHQ services are available VU recognises the importance of faith to offering photocopying, computing to both current and prospective students our community. To ensure that students and printing facilities, electronic and looking for information on courses, and staff can practice their faith, we print resources, and a comprehensive enrolments, fees and general enquiries. provide Muslim prayer rooms at six information-skills training program. Our 1300 VIC UNI (1300 842 864) campuses and multi-faith prayer rooms learning commons also offer services at three campuses. including career advice, learning support, vu.edu.au/vuhq IT support and academic resources. vu.edu.au/prayer-rooms vu.edu.au/library

VU Hanger Dreaming of opening your own including Gus Balbontin, former business in your home country? VU’s publishing chief of Lonely Planet – the free business stimulator – The Hanger world’s largest travel guide publisher. – will provide you with networks, Features of The Hanger include West support and business know-how to Hack, a full day of sharing ideas and launch your own startup. pitching to judges for prizes, movie With a co-working space at both nights and social events, as well as a VU’s Footscray Park and City Flinders Startup School where you can receive campuses, The Hanger is headed by mentoring advice to build a new or three ‘Entrepreneurs in Residence’, existing business.

80 Sport and fitness into your accommodation and attend assist you in working through study- orientation. related matters such as procrastination As one of Australia’s leading sports and exam stress, or personal issues such To help you get around easily on public universities, we offer extensive sport as confidence, wellbeing, relationships, transport once you arrive, use the Public services and facilities to all students, anxiety, depression, sexuality, drugs Transport Victoria journey planner at including: and alcohol. Every semester we also ptv.vic.gov.au offer free workshops on a range of • sport clubs, campus sport areas, including skills for succeeding at programs and representative sport Orientation university, time management, emotional opportunities As a new international student, you intelligence and stress management. • fitness centres at Footscray Park, St must arrive in Australia in time to attend Albans and Werribee campuses vu.edu.au/student-life/getting-help a compulsory international orientation • a heated 25-metre swimming pool and enrolment session before your at Footscray Park campus course starts. These sessions are run by Students under 18 • a first-class athletics track and rugby Student Services, and provide important Students under the age of 18 years field at Werribee campus information to get you started at VU. of age must have adequate welfare • multipurpose sports halls at International orientation and enrolment arrangements in place while in Australia. Footscray Park, St Albans, and sessions are free, but you do need to If you are under 18, your parents must Footscray Nicholson campuses register to attend. Orientation dates nominate a guardian for you before the are published close to the start of each Department of Immigration and Border • tennis courts at Footscray Park, semester at vu.edu.au/orientation Protection will consider your student visa St Albans, and Werribee campuses application. Welfare arrangements for • remedial massage and myotherapy Disability support students under 18 years of age can be clinics at City King campus arranged through VU. VU provides advice and assistance for • osteopathy clinics at our City students with a health condition or Flinders, St Albans and Werribee Student safety disability that can impact their study. The campuses. condition may be permanent, long-term Safety is a top priority at VU, and in vu.edu.au/sport or episodic. Services available can help Melbourne. VU actively maintains safe you succeed during your studies. and secure environments, with security services available at each campus. Arriving in Melbourne Students are invited to attend a one- Campus Security can escort you to the From the moment you arrive in on-one meeting with a disability liaison bus stop or your car when you finish your Melbourne, VU staff will help you officer, where appropriate support studies for the day. For more information, settle in and prepare for your exciting services and accommodations such as visit vu.edu.au/safer-community study experience. We will support you alternative assessment arrangements, throughout your study, to make sure specialised equipment or assistive you get the most from your time at VU technology are arranged. To register, and in Australia. please visit vu.edu.au/disability We can welcome you upon arrival in To make an appointment, email VUSafe mobile app Australia with a free airport reception [email protected] or call service. All you need to do is complete 03 9919 5400. VUSafe is our free mobile safety app a simple registration process at packed full of safety information, vu.edu.au/airport-reception Personal advice and tools and features to keep you safe on campus. You can download it free We recommend arriving at least two counselling on iOS and Android. weeks before your course starts, to We offer free and confidential ensure you have enough time to move Features include: counselling to all VU students. We can • mobile BlueLight emergency alarm • live tracking via ‘Friend Walk’ • safety notifications • immediate contact with emergency services • access to security escort and first aid • safety toolbox (includes alarm, flashlight, and shuttle bus tracking). vu.edu.au/safety-app

81 Cost of living Everyday living costs Item Average cost per week* Accommodation In 2016, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Melbourne as more affordable VU student accommodation $214-$328 per person (See Accommodation on page 78 & 79 for full pricing list) than many popular student cities, including London, Paris, and Sydney. 1-bedroom flat $435 (central Melbourne) $320 (Footscray) While this is positive news for students, Shared housing $85-$215 per week we’re keen to ensure financial concerns Utilities for small apartment don’t get in the way of your studies at $52 (gas, electricity, water) Victoria University. Before you move to Melbourne, it’s important to consider Groceries, drinks and eating out $80-$200 per person your study and living costs for the year. Personal care $25 Under the Department of Immigration Public transport (1 Zone) $8.20 (daily pass); and Border Protection regulations, – Discounted annual passes also available (see “Life in Melbourne” section or $4.10 (one way); visit iusepass.vic.gov.au/iuse/user/login) student visa applicants (and their family $138 (monthly pass) members) must be able to meet their Mobile phone $12 living costs and have access to the Internet $17 following funds: Note: Discounted annual passes for public transport are also available to some students. For more • A$19,830 p.a. for the main student information visit iusepass.vic.gov.au/iuse/user/login * These average costs should be used as a guide only as costs can vary considerably. Indicative costs sourced • A$6,940 p.a. for the student’s partner from liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au; studyinaustralia.gov.au; and numbeo.com/cost-of-living • A$3,970 p.a. for the student’s first child • A$2,970 p.a. for every other child. some courses are not included in your all expenses that you may incur in the course fees. We recommend confirming course of medical treatment. As well as the approximate living costs these fees prior to enrolling in your For more information on OSHC visit in the adjacent table, make sure you are course, where possible. aware of any additional costs related to vu.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply/international- your course, such as special equipment Fees will vary according to your applications/organise-health-cover or clothing, or travel to work placements. course and are subject to change. Remember to allow approximately Note that annual price rises will be Schooling for children A$650 for books and stationery annually. applied to both commencing (new) and continuing students. If you have children from 6–17 years of We recommend budgeting for higher age that accompany you to Australia, living expenses than those listed above For the latest information on fees visit it is a legal requirement they attend or on the following websites to avoid vu.edu.au/courses/international school. There are many public, private unnecessary worry about your expenses. and multi-faith religious schools for Refund policy all ages, starting from approximately Victorian State Government: A$8,600 per year. liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/ Find information about VU’s refund cost-of-living policy at vu.edu.au/international-refunds Your children may be exempt from school fees at a Victorian government Australian Government: school if you: border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/500- Overseas Student • are a postgraduate research student VU staff can offer free financial advice Health Cover enrolled in a doctoral (PhD) or to help you manage your money in As an international student, it is a masters by research course, and you Australia. Visit vu.edu.au/financial-advice condition of your student visa that have a student visa you have Overseas Student Health • you receive a fully-funded award Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration Course fees or scholarship from the Australian of your stay in Australia. OSHC gives Government. To accept your offer into your VU you access to out-of-hospital and in- course(s), you will have to pay a fee hospital medical services. Allianz Global To find out more about education and deposit that covers tuition fees and Assistance is the preferred provider for childcare in the State of Victoria visit Overseas Student Health Cover OSHC, with the University negotiating liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/ and sign your International Student special rates for VU students who apply education-and-childcare Written Agreement. for the ‘Essentials’ cover, and additional To find out more about schooling for Indicative course fees will be detailed inclusions beyond the standard policy coverage. New policies for OSHC in international students visit liveinvictoria. in your agreement. Subsequent tuition vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/education-and- fees will be charged one semester at a 2017 commence at A$559 for a single childcare time and will be payable prior to you adult for 12 months. commencing your next semester. If you wish to arrange health insurance Costs for equipment or specific clothing, through your education agent or and travel on public transport to another provider, you should carefully undertake work placements required for compare the premium fee and the items covered by the insurance, since some health insurance policies do not cover 82 Scholarships

As an international student, an TAFE (diplomas), undergraduate Some scholarships provide a stipend Australian university qualification (bachelor degrees and honours), that covers tuition fees and living can open up a world of opportunity postgraduate (coursework and higher allowances, while others provide for you. degrees by research) – through partial funding to subsidise some of a range of university-funded and the costs of your study. At VU, we offer a range of scholarships external scholarship programs. and grants to financially support All scholarship applicants must meet studentsVU withWELCOMES their studies in Australia. SCHOLARSHIPThese scholarship AND programs SPONSORED provide VU STUDENTS entry requirements, FROM: in addition to financial assistance to support you any eligibility requirements, for their Each year, we educate more than 400 during your study. scholarship. international scholarship recipients and sponsor students at all levels –

VU SCHOLARSHIP COUNTRIES 5 2 10 12 6 11 1 13 7 3 4 8

1 Cambodia 4 Indonesia 7 Malaysia 10 Saudi Arabia 13 Vietnam

2 China 5 Kuwait 8 Papua New Guinea 11 Thailand

3 Colombia 6 Laos 9 Samoa 12 United Arab Emirates

VU Academic Australian Government Achievement scholarships Scholarships The Australian Government offers a VU awards International Postgraduate range of scholarships and fellowships Research Scholarships to high-achieving under the Australia Awards Scholarships, international students who wish to and Endeavour Scholarships and undertake postgraduate research Fellowships programs. These programs in Australia. These scholarships are support individuals to undertake study, awarded on the basis of outstanding research or professional development academic achievement. in Australia. For more information about Australia VU College Diploma Awards Scholarships, visit: Merit Scholarship australiaawards.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx The VU College Diploma Merit For more information about Endeavour Scholarship recognises and rewards Scholarships and Fellowships, visit: international student achievement. The internationaleducation.gov.au/ A$2,000 scholarship is available to higher Endeavour%20program/Scholarships-and- education diploma students studying Fellowships/Pages/default.aspx Business (Enterprise), Information Technology or Engineering who obtain a Contact us distinction average in their first semester If you have questions or need assistance of study. in applying for a scholarship as an international student, please contact the Foreign government International Scholarships Team: sponsorship/ Phone: +61 3 9919 1164 “VU opens doors for scholarships Email: [email protected] We host scholarship and sponsored international students – they students from a range of international Website: vu.edu.au/international- support us to succeed.” funding providers, including foreign scholarships governments and organisations. For Mohammad Alharbi, Doctor of more information regarding eligibility Business Administration, sponsored and applications, please contact your student from Saudi Arabia prospective sponsor or organisation. 83 Study Pathways “The Diploma of Engineering has more study hours than the first year of the bachelor degree so that’s why I chose it in my first year. When I graduate I want to manufacture products for people with disabilities, such as bionic limbs.” Giwantha Widanapathirana, Sri Lanka Diploma of Engineering

Study pathways • Diploma of Nursing, leading to Higher Education (HE) Bachelor of Nursing Victoria University is renowned for its diplomas wide range of study options and flexible • Diploma of Sport Development, The following one-year HE diplomas entry points that enable students to leading to a range of bachelor provide credit into VU degrees: achieve their academic and career goals. degrees in the College of Sport As one of Australia’s few universities to and Exercise Science. • Diploma of Business (Enterprise) offer both vocational education (TAFE) With a strong practical focus, Victoria into Bachelor of Business (13 and higher education, we provide Polytechnic students graduate with majors) innovative courses and programs to job-ready skills to enter the workforce. • Diploma of Information Technology support students to transition between They also have excellent foundation into Bachelor of Information VU courses at all levels. We call these knowledge to support further Technology (2 majors) connections ‘pathways’. In addition, VU learning at university level at the supports a range of other international undergraduate level. • Diploma of Engineering into pathways and study options, which are Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) described below. For more information about Victoria (4 majors). Polytechnic, visit: As an international student, you can vu.edu.au/victoriapolytechnic After successfully completing a one-year start your education journey with us at diploma at VU College, students gain diploma level and proceed, often with VU College direct entry into the second year of the credit, to a degree. equivalent VU bachelor degree. These VU College is the specialist pathway diplomas teach the same curriculum as Victoria Polytechnic college of VU. The College offers a the first year of the bachelor degree, with variety of programs to help international extra academic and language support. Victoria Polytechnic is the TAFE or students prepare for, and gain entry into, More than 60 per cent of VU College vocational division of VU, delivering Australian university qualifications. diploma students are international nationally-accredited qualifications students. This means the course content through high-quality, industry-relevant VU College’s state-of-the-art learning and teaching spaces include a dedicated and teaching style is tailored to the unique courses. Victoria Polytechnic offers learning needs of international students. several courses to international students, student lounge and an Independent enabling you to enter bachelor degrees Learning Centre at VU’s City Flinders at VU, with credit. Campus, making it an ideal place to study and socialise. These diplomas include: For more information about VU College, • Diploma of Beauty Therapy, leading visit vu.edu.au/vu-college to Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

84 VU English CHINA VU English is the University’s dedicated Liaoning University English language centre. VU English Accounting, and banking and finance business majors offers English Language Intensive Central University of Finance and Economics Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) International trade/financial risk management dual business majors to prepare students to meet the English language entry requirements of TAFE, Henan University undergraduate and postgraduate Accounting and international trade business majors, and information courses at VU. technology major For more information about VU City College of Huizhou English courses, turn to page 86 or visit: Business and information technology diploma offerings, leading to multiple vu.edu.au/vu-english VU degrees in Melbourne Transnational education VU has been delivering our qualifications internationally for more than 20 years through international teaching partnerships, meaning that we are one of the most experienced institutions in MALAYSIA SINGAPORE doing so in Australia. VU offers a range Sunway College Kuala Lumpur Lithan Hall of courses in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Multiple business majors; MBA; Master of Business (Enterprise Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) Resource Planning Systems) Thousands of students from diverse countries, cultures and educational Sunway College Johor Bahru: backgrounds study VU programs with multiple business majors our international education partners each year. These partnerships can provide students with a VU course option, including ELICOS, HE diploma, bachelor VIETNAM SRI LANKA and masters courses in their home Hanoi University National School of Business country. Many students undertake part Master of Teaching English to Management of their studies in their home country Speakers of Other Languages Banking and finance/financial risk before completing their studies at VU (TESOL) management dual business majors Melbourne. Our current offshore delivery and information technology major partnerships and courses are listed right. For more information about our international delivery partnerships, visit vu.edu.au/international-delivery- partnerships International Pathways and Advanced Standing VU has many offshore diploma to VU Melbourne degree pathways in place with universities and colleges in China, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other countries. These pathways provide the opportunity for students studying for a diploma in business, IT, engineering and other disciplines to have guaranteed credit and a place at the next available intake into a VU degree. If you are currently studying in, or have graduated from, a recognised diploma qualification in your country, you may be able to qualify for entry into a VU degree, and receive up to one year of credit. This is achieved through advanced standing into the VU degree. Find out more about advanced standing vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/courses/pathways- to-vu/credit-for-skills-past-study/advanced- standing

85 Victoria University has significant experience teaching students who speak English as a second language. As an international student, our English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed to ensure you succeed at university and are confident English language communicators. Our nationally-accredited English language programs will enable you to meet the required level of English language proficiency for direct entry into VU diplomas, degrees and postgraduate study. Delivered by VU English – the University’s English language centre – our English courses are taught at VU’s City Flinders Campus in Melbourne, and in China. VU ELICOS programs include: • General English is for students with beginner to intermediate levels of English. This course will help you develop English language skills for everyday use; speaking, listening, reading and writing; and entry into English for Academic Purposes. • English for Academic Purposes is a university and vocational education (TAFE) preparation course. It is designed for students with upper intermediate to advanced levels of English who want to gain admission to an Australian TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate course. • English for BULATS Preparation is designed to improve your business vocabulary, knowledge of business conventions and your general English language proficiency. The course will prepare you to study tertiary business courses. VU English students in Melbourne have VU English access to a range of learning facilities and support. Along with an Independent Learning Centre where you can develop “I have learned how to write your independent study skills, our city teaching space features purpose-built academic essays and understand classrooms, computer labs and a student English text books, which will help lounge with superb views of the city skyline. This makes VU English a great me a lot when I enter my degree.” place to learn, study and interact with students from all over the world. Beyond Jae Hyeok Lee, Korea the classroom, VU English students enjoy a vibrant social calendar including group English for Academic Purposes excursions and activities. Free lunchtime classes, in addition to our Independent Learning Centre, are available to help you improve your general English language skills. For detailed course information, view the tables on the following page. VU English Level 17, City Flinders Campus 300 Flinders St, Melbourne +61 3 9919 1175 [email protected] vu.edu.au/vu-english

86 VU English 2018 courses and pathways

Course Course code CRICOS code Duration Level I E LT S^ Pathways (or equivalent entry requirement)

General English (GE) VNGEN 059112E 5-10 weeks Level 4 5-5.5 EAP (Level 4), (at each level) English for BULATS Preparation (Level 4) Level 3 4.5 Entry to GE Level 4 Level 2 3.5-4 Entry to GE Level 3 Level 1 3 Entry to GE Level 2 English for Academic VNEAP 082777E 5-10 weeks Level 6 Overall score of 6 plus writing at 6 Graduate diploma, master’s and PhD Purposes (EAP)* (at each level) courses^ Level 5 Overall score of 5.5 plus writing at 5.5 Bachelor courses, EAP Level 6 Level 4 5 Higher education diplomas, TAFE diplomas, EAP Level 5 English for BULATS VNEBP 082779C 5-10 weeks Level 4 5 Higher education diplomas, Preparation TAFE diplomas, EAP Level 5 * EAP has three levels – 4, 5, 6. Level 5 is for university undergraduate preparation and Level 6 is for university postgraduate preparation. ^ Some courses have higher entry requirements. Please refer to the website vu.edu.au/entry-international for course-specific entry requirements.

VU English 2018 intakes

Course Level Intake Enrolment date Course timetable

General English 1, 2, 3, 4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 1 4 January 8 January - 9 February *English for Academic Purposes 4 General English 1, 2, 3, 4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 2 15 February 19 Febraury - 23 March English for Academic Purposes 4, 5 General English 1, 2, 3, 4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 3 22 March 26 March - 4 May English for Academic Purposes 4, 5, 6 General English 1, 2, 3, 4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 4 3 May 7 May - 8 June English for Academic Purposes 5, 6 General English 1, 2, 3,4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 5 7 June 12 June - 13 July English for Academic Purposes 4 General English 1, 2,3 ,4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 6 19 July 23 July - 24 August English for Academic Purposes 4, 5 General English 1, 2, 3,4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 7 23 August 27 August - 28 September English for Academic Purposes 5, 6 General English 1, 2, 3,4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 8 4 October 8 October - 9 November English for Academic Purposes 5, 6 General English 1, 2, 3, 4 English for BULATS Preparation 4 9 8 November 12 November - 14 December English for Academic Purposes 5, 6

* VU also accepts the following English language tests: TOEFL; Pearson Test of English; and Cambridge English. Please refer to vu.edu.au/entry-international for test-specific entry requirements.

87 English Language Requirements

You need to provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, not more than two years prior to commencing your studies at Victoria University. Where you have more than one proof of English proficiency, only the most recent qualification and score will be considered. English language requirements are outlined in the following table:

Diplomas and Postgraduate Examination method Bachelor advanced diplomas (including research)

IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score (no band less than) 5.5 (5.0) 6.0 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) TOEFL Internet: Test score (no section score less than) 55 (Listening 9, Speaking 16, 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, 79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 10, Writing 18) Reading 15, Writing 21) Reading 18, Writing 22) Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score (no section score less than) 42 (40) 50 (50) 58 (50) Cambridge English– Advanced (CAE): Overall CAE score (no band 162 (154) 169 (169) 176 (169) less than) Cambridge English– First Certificate in English (FCE): Overall FCE score 162 (154) 169 (169) NA (no band less than)

Courses with higher English language requirements Some VU courses require higher English language proficiency to gain entry.

Course Title Course Code IELTS (Academic Minimum individual band scores module) result Listening Reading Writing Speaking Diploma of Education Studies EDES 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Bachelor of Education (P-12) EBED 7.0 7.5 6.5 6.5 7.5 Master of Teaching (Primary Education) EMPE 7.0 7.5 6.5 6.5 7.5 Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) EMES 7.0 7.5 6.5 6.5 7.5 Bachelor of Biomedicine HBBM 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Diploma of Nursing HLT54115 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Bachelor of Nursing HBNB 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) BLGE 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Bachelor of Laws BLAW 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

Recognition of prior English language studies If you have completed some or all of your academic study in English, we may waive the English language test required for admission into a course. To qualify for recognition of prior English language studies, you need to have achieved one of the scores or qualifications listed on the next page, and have achieved this score or qualification within the expected duration. Courses that have higher English language entry requirements may require a higher achievement level than those listed, or may require a compulsory English language test. Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and VU reserves the right to ask for English proficiency test results (to be determined by a VU admissions officer).

88 Diplomas

Qualification Requirements

General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels) A grade of C (or better) in the subject English language. International Baccalaureate Diploma A minimum of 3 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard level). Australian University Foundation Program Completion of a recognised foundation program where English is the language of instruction and assessment (with a pass in the English subject).^ Secondary Schooling or tertiary studies Satisfactory completion of two years’ (full-time) academic study in an institution where English was the language of instruction and assessment, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^ Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Completed an AQF qualification with a minimum duration of one year of full-time study (completed in the minimum duration) and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at V U.^ Senior Secondary School (in Australia) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4 in English with a study score of 20 or ESL with a study score of 25 (or interstate equivalent). Pre-university program (such as AusMAT, SAM) Satisfactory completion of English in the final year.

Bachelor Degrees

Qualification Requirements

General Certificate of Education (GCE A Levels) A grade of C in the following: • AS Level subjects: General Paper, English Language; or • A Level subject: English Language International Baccalaureate Diploma A minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard level) or a minimum of 5 in English B (Higher level). Australian University Foundation Program Completion of a recognised foundation program where English is the language of instruction and assessment (with a minimum grade of 60% in the English subject).^ Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Completed an AQF qualification (Certificate IV or higher) with a minimum duration of one year full-time study (completed in the minimum duration) and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^ Secondary Schooling or tertiary studies Satisfactory completion of two years’ (full-time) academic study in an institution where English was the language of instruction and assessment, and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^ Senior Secondary School (in Australia) VCE Units 3 and 4 in English with a study score of 20 or ESL with a study score of 25 (or interstate equivalent). Pre-university program (such as AusMAT, SAM) Satisfactory completion of English in the final year.

Postgraduate Courses

Qualification Requirements

Postgraduate Australian Qualifications Framework qualification Satisfactory completion of at least one years’ (full-time) academic study and having completed these studies (AQF) no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^ Undergraduate Australian Qualifications Framework Satisfactory completion of at least two years’ (full-time) academic study and having completed these studies qualification (AQF) no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^

^Recognition will apply only if: • the qualification was delivered in Applications that do not meet the above Additional requirements Australia or in a specified English- requirements may be considered on a In some cases you may be required to provide speaking country (Canada – excluding case-by-case basis, providing: additional information to be eligible for entry Quebec, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New into a specific course. Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, • the most recent studies were of at least Check the entry requirements for specific Singapore, Solomon Islands, South two years in duration; Africa, United Kingdom, United States of courses in this guide and ensure you submit America and Zambia); • were conducted solely in English this with your application. (language of instruction and • the AQF qualification is delivered at a assessment); and registered training organisation and listed on aqf.edu.au and training.gov.au • were completed no more than two years prior to commencement of studies at • the course applied for does not have Victoria University. a higher English language proficiency requirement than the requirements Each application will be assessed on a outlined above case-by-case basis and Victoria University reserves the right to request further evidence • the qualification was completed in the as determined by an Admissions Officer. minimum duration. Time limits may apply to English language requirements.

89 Entry Requirements For entry into our foundation, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Check the minimum academic requirements for entry into our foundation, diploma, bachelor (undergraduate) and postgraduate (coursework and research) courses according to the qualifications in your country. If your qualification is not listed and you would like to know if you meet the minimum entry requirements, you can submit an online enquiry by visiting eaams.vu.edu.au/enquiry

Highest qualification VU course Level of completion Result

Global International Baccalaureate Diploma Completed with an overall result of at least 20 Diploma Bachelor courses Completed with an overall result of at least 24 General Certificate of Education Diploma Completed with a pass in at least 1 Advanced Level and 2 Advanced (GCE A Levels) Subsidiary Levels OR 2 Advanced Levels Bachelor courses Completed with an overall result of at least 7 (CDD)1 Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall result of at least 10 (BCC)1 Australia Foundation Program Diploma Completed an overall average of at least 50% Bachelor courses Completed an overall average of at least 60% Victorian Certificate of Education Diploma Successfully completed Year 12 must meet course prerequisites (VCE) Bachelor courses Successfully completed Year 12 must meet course prerequisites Bangladesh High School Certificate (HSC) Diploma Completed with a GPA of 3.5 (out of 5) Bachelor courses Completed with a GPA of 4 (out of 5) Bachelor of Laws Completed with a GPA of 5 (out of 5) Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with a degree classification of Second Division (55%) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 70% year) Completed with a GPA as calculated in (for the final year) 3.5 (out of 4) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a degree classification of (as awarded on First Division with Distinction admissible bachelor degree doctorates degree certificate) Completed with an overall average of all subjects 70% Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) 3.5 (out of 4) Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an average grade of D2 Education Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with an average grade of E2 Diploma Completed with an average grade of C2 Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed (the first year) with a GPA of 2.3 (out of 4) Completed (the first year) with an overall average of at least 60% Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.8 (out of 4) Completed with an overall average of at least 6 (out of 10) Master (by Research) Completed with a GPA as calculated (in the final year) 3.5 (out of 4) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the 80% or 8 (out of 10) final year) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average of all subjects 80% or 8 (out of 10) admissible bachelor degree doctorates Completed with a GPA of 3.5 (out of 4)

90 Highest qualification VU course Level of completion Result

China Gao Er (Senior Middle School Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an overall average of at least 60% Year 2) Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with an overall average of at least 65% Gao San (Senior Middle School Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an overall average of at least 60% Year 3) Diploma Completed with an overall average of at least 65% Gaokao or National College Bachelor courses Completed in the year the examination was undertaken Lower cut-off score for Tier 2 Entrance Examination (NCEE) universities3 Bachelor of Laws Completed in the year the examination was undertaken Lower cut-off score for Tier 1 universities3 Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed first year with an overall average of 70% Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average of 65% Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects Project 211 or 985 institutions - 75%. All other institutions - 80% Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average of all subjects Project 211 or 985 institutions - admissable bachelor degree doctorates 75%. All other institutions - 80% India Indian School Certificate (issued Diploma Completed with an overall average of at least 60%4 by the Council for the Indian Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of at least 65%4 School Certificate Examinations) Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of at least 85%4 All India Senior School (issued Diploma Completed with an overall average of at least 60%4 by the Central Board of Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of at least 65%4 Secondary Education) Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of at least 85%4 Higher Secondary Certificate/ Diploma Completed with an overall average of at least 65%5 Intermediate Certificate from Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of at least 70%5 State Board Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of at least 90%5 Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with a degree classification of Second Division (55%)6 Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the 70% final year) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree First Division with Distinction admissible bachelor degree doctorates certificate) of (70%) Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Atas, SMA II Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an average score of 6.5 (out of 10) (Grade XI) Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with an average score of 6 (out of 10) Sekolah Menengah Atas, SMA Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an average score of 5.5 (out of 10) III (Grade XII) (Senior School Diploma Completed with an average score (academic subjects only) of 67 Certificate of Graduation) Bachelor courses Completed with an average score (academic subjects only) of 7.5 7 Bachelor of Laws Completed with an average score (academic subjects only) of 8.57 Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the 3.38 final year) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 admissible bachelor degree doctorates Iran Pre-University Certificate Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma Case-by-case Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 13 (out of 20) Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 17 (out of 20) Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 12 (out of 20) Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 15 (out of 20) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 15 (out of 20) admissable bachelor degree doctorates

91 Highest qualification VU course Level of completion Result

Kenya Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Education (KCSE) Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) C- (in all subjects)9 Bachelor courses Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) C+ (in all subjects)9 Bachelor of Laws Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) A- (in all subjects)9 Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 50% Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 60% or 3.3 year) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average of all subjects 60% admissible bachelor degree doctorates Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 (out of 4) Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree Second Class Honours (Upper certificate) of Division) Kuwait Shahadat-al-Thanawiya-al- Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Aama Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma Completed with an overall average of at least 65% Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of at least 80% Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of at least 90% Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) or 70% Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with a pass of D or higher in 5 subjects Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with a pass of E or higher in 5 subjects Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with a total of 510 Malaysia (STPM) Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with a total of 410 Diploma Passed at least 2 subjects with 210 Bachelor courses Completed with a total of 710 Bachelor of Laws Completed with a total of 10.6711 Unified Examination Certificate Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an overall pass of C7 in 5 academic subjects (excluding (UEC), Senior Middle 2 Chinese and Bahasa Malayu) Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with an overall pass of C8 in 5 academic subjects (excluding Chinese and Bahasa Malayu) Unified Examination Certificate Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an overall pass of C8 in 5 academic subjects (excluding (UEC) Chinese and Bahasa Malayu) Diploma Completed with an overall pass of C7 in 5 academic subjects (excluding Chinese and Bahasa Malayu) Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 511 Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of 211 Diploma, Higher Diploma or Bachelor courses Completed with a GPA of 2.3 (out of 4) American Degree Transfer Bachelor of Laws Completed with a GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) Program Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Completed with a degree classification of Second Class Lower Division Master (by Reserch) Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) 3.3 (out of 4) Master degree thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 (out of 4) admissible bachelor degree doctorates Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree Second Class (Class II/Upper certificate) of Division)

92 Highest qualification VU course Level of completion Result

Mauritius Higher School Certificate (HSC) Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma Completed with a pass in 1 Advanced Level and 2 Advanced Subsidary Levels Completed with a pass in 2 Advanced Levels Bachelor courses Completed with an overall result of 712 Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall result of 1012 Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 55% Master (by Research) Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) 3.3 (out of 4) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 65% year) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 (out of 4) admissible degree doctorates Completed with an overall average of all subjects 60% Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree Class II, Division I certificate) of Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case (HSC) Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma/Advanced Diploma Completed with an overall average of 60% Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 65% Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of 90% Proficiency/Intermediate Foundation Studies (Standard) Refer to Admissions Certificate Foundation Studies (Extended) Refer to Admissions Diploma Completed with an overall average of 60% Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 65% Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of 90% Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 admissible degree doctorates Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree First Division with Distinction certificate) of (75%) Nigeria Senior School Certificate Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of at least 6 Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed (the first semester) with an overall average (in 55% all subjects) Bachelor of Laws Completed (the first year) with an overall average (in all 85% subjects) Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 55% Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the 60% final year) Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) 4.0 Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average of all subjects 60% admissible degree doctorates Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 4.0 Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree Second Class Honours (Upper certificate) of Division) Pakistan Intermediate Certificate/Higher Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Secondary School Certificate Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma Completed with a score of 550/1100

93 Highest qualification VU course Level of completion Result

Intermediate Certificate/Higher Bachelor courses Completed with a score of 715/1100 Secondary School Certificate (pre-engineering or pre- medical) Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed the first year with an overall average of 50% Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Completed with an overall average of at least 55% Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 75% year) Completed with a GPA (calculated for the final year) 3.5 (out of 4) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree First Division with Distinction admissible degree doctorates certificate) of (75%) Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.5 (out of 4) Philippines High School Diploma Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an overall average of 80% Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with an overall average of 75% Diploma Case-by-case Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed (the first year) with an overall grade of 315 Bachelor of Laws Completed (the first year) with an overall grade of 1.515 Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall grade of 2.515 Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 1.0 to 1.75 (out of 5.0)13 year, depending on weighting) 3.3 (out of 4.0) 85% Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 1.0 to 1.75 (out of 5.0)13 admissible degree doctorates year, depending on weighting) 3.3 (out of 4.0) 85% Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (Secondary School Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Graduation Certificate) Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Diploma Completed with an overall average of 65% Diploma or Associate Degree Bachelor courses Completed with a GPA of 2.3 (out of 4) Bachelor of Laws Completed with a GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed (the first year) with a GPA of 2 (out of 4) Completed (the first year) with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 5) Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.75 (out of 4) Completed with a GPA of 3.5 (out of 5) Master (by Research) Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) of 3.3 (out of 4) or 4 (out of 5) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 80% year) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 (out of 4) or 4 (out of 5) admissible degree doctorates Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 80% Sri Lanka Sri Lankan O Levels Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with a grade of C in 2 academic subjects and S in 3 academic subjects Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with a grade of C in 1 academic subjects and S in 3 academic subjects Sri Lankas A Levels Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with a grade of S in 3 academic subjects Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with a grade of S in 2 academic subjects Diploma Completed with a grade of C in 2 academic subjects Bachelor courses Completed with an overall score of 9 (CCC)14 Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall score of 13 (ABB)14 Diploma, Higher Diploma or Bachelor courses Completed with a GPA of 2.4 (out of 4)6 Associate Degree Bachelor of Laws Completed with a GPA of 3.3 (out of 4)6

94 Highest qualification VU course Level of completion Result

Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average of 55% Master (by Research) Complete with an overall average of all subjects (in the final 70% year) Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) of 3.3 (out of 4) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Complete a degree classification (as awarded on degree First Class Pass (70%) admissible degree doctorates certificate) of Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 (out of 4) Thailand Matayom 5 Foundation Studies (Standard) Case-by-case Foundation Studies (Extended) Case-by-case Matayom 6 (Certificate of Diploma Completed with a GPA of 2 (out of 4) Secondary Education) Bachelor courses Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Bachelor of Laws Completed with a GPA of 3.25 (out of 4) Bachelor degree Master (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Master (by Research) Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 (out of 4) Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) of 3.3 (out of 4) admissible degree doctorates Vietnam Year 11 Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with an overall average of 6 (out of 10) Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Diploma Completed with an overall average of 6.5 (out of 10) Trung Hoc (Secondary School Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 8 (out of 10) Graduation Certificate) Bang Tot Nghiep Cao Dang Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 7 (out of 10) Cu Nhan Cao Dang Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 7 (out of 10) Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc Bachelor courses Completed (the first year) with an overall average of 6.5 (out of 10) (Bachelor degree) Bachelor of Laws Completed (the first year) with an overall average of 8.5 (out of 10) Master (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average of 6 (out of 10) Master (by Research) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) in the 7.0 final year Master degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 7.0 admissible degree doctorates

1 Marks are calculated as a total of 3 Advanced Level subjects in the same academic year, where the mark of A*/A=5, B=4, C=3 with D=2 and E=1. Any prerequisite subjects require a C or above. The qualification must be awarded by an approved examining board. 2 Successful completion of the National Examination is required. 3 The province the examination was completed in and the stream of subjects undertaken are relevant to the score required. 4 Average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language). 5 Average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language). Qualifications are assesed on an individual basis. 6 Academic requirements may vary depending on the institution at which the qualification was obtained. 7 Successful completion of the National Examination is also required. Overall average of academic subjects and examinations as shown on the final transcript. 8 A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1. 9 Average of subjects are calculated where A = 12, A- = 11, B+ = 10, B = 9, B- = 8, C+ = 7, C = 6, C- = 5, D+ = 4, D = 3, D- = 2 and E = 1. 10 Grade calculation is based on a total of 3 Subject Grade Points (SGP) of the academic subjects only where A = 4, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3, B- = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2, C- = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1 and F=0. 11 Calculation of grade is based on an average of the best five subjects (excluding Chinese and Bahasa Malayu) where A1 = 1, B2 = 2, B3 = 3, B4 = 4, B5 = 5, B6 = 6, C7 = 7, C8 = 8 and F = 0. 12 Marks are calculated as a total of 3 Advanced Level subjects where A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. Any prerequisite subjects require a C or above. 13 Average is calculated on a 1-5 scale with 1 being the highest grade. 14 Total score of a maximum of the best 3 A Level subjects taken in one examination sitting, where A=5, B=4, C=3 and S=1. Any prerequisite subjects require a C or above.

Qualification standards displayed are indicative only and achieving one of these levels does not guarantee a placement into a VU course. VU reserves the right to adjust these at any time. Where the highest qualification referred to is a bachelor or master degree, meeting the entry requirement does not waive the requirement for the entry degree to be assessed as comparable to an Australian bachelor degree or higher. Some courses may require academic results that are higher than results stated.

95 How to apply

Choose a Prepare supporting Complete an 1 course 2 documents 3 application* For information about Victoria To apply for a course, you must You can submit an application online University’s courses, fees and entry prove that you meet the entry and attach supporting documents requirements for international requirements by attaching the using our online international students visit relevant documentation to your application and enquiry system. vu.edu.au/courses/international application. This may include: The system also allows you to: • evidence of your English language • check your application status proficiency • respond to admission officers’ • certified copies of your academic comments transcripts and graduation • prepare to accept your offer. certificates If more information is required after • completed Background Information you have submitted your application, Checklist and Financial Declaration you will receive an email from VU • completed Advanced Standing staff advising of a change of status in or Recogntion of Prior Learning your application. forms Register to apply online at • other relevant documents, such eaams.vu.edu.au/portal/ as letters from employers or You can also apply through a schools, statement of purpose or VU‑approved agent. A list can be found research proposal. at eaams.vu.edu.au/BrowseAgents.aspx

96 Accept Organise Travel 4 your offer 5 visa 6 arrangements Log into your international Most prospective international If you require VU to meet you at student application and enquiry students intending to study Melbourne Airport when you first system account to check the status in Australia must apply for a arrive as a new student, complete of your application. If you have student visa. the Airport Reception Request form been given a conditional offer, you at least ten days before you intend It is important that you state your must meet all conditions before to arrive. full study intentions when applying. you can accept your offer. For detailed information on student Further information is available at: Once you receive a full offer you visa requirements, how to apply, vu.edu.au/airport-reception need to: and related issues visit: border.gov.au • sign and return your International Student Written Agreement (note that the full document will need to * Don’t forget: be returned) Allow enough time to apply for a student visa! • pay your course fee stated on your offer letter • pay your Overseas Student Health Cover. If your visa application requires an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), Victoria University will send an eCoE to you after your International Student Written Agreement has been processed.

97 Courses and Fees

Course code Course title CRICOS code Semester Duration Campus A$ fee per Page number intake (semesters) semester

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Undergraduate BBCA Bachelor of Commerce 084100A 1, 2 6 CF $13,000 10 BBLC Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Finance) / Bachelor of Laws 084864A 1, 2 10 CF, CQ $13,000 Website Postgraduate Coursework BGAP Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting 066093M 1, 2 2 CF, VUS $12,900 11 BMAK Master of Business (Accounting) 083298A 1, 2 4 CF, VUS $12,900 11 BMFN Master of Business (Finance) 083295D 1, 2 4 CF $12,900 10 BMFF Master of Finance 084109C 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 Website Postgraduate Research UPBE Doctor of Philosophy in Economics 084119A 1, 2 8 CF, FP $14,400 Website UPEA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Economics 088583M 1, 2 8 CF, FP $14,400 8 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Higher Education Diplomas VDBE Diploma of Business (Enterprise) 075552C 1, 2 2 CF $9,600 14 Undergraduate BBNS Bachelor of Business 092944A 1, 2 6 CF, FP, VUS $12,600 14 Postgraduate Coursework BTEN Graduate Certificate in Enterprise and Resource Planning Systems 084102K 1, 2 1 CF $12,900 Website BGAP Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting 066093M 1, 2 2 CF, VUS $12,900 11 BGAR Graduate Diploma in Business (Accounting) 083288C 1, 2 2 CF, VUS $12,900 Website BGBF Graduate Diploma in Business (Finance) 084105G 1, 2 2 CF $12,900 Website BGBS Graduate Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management) 084867J 1, 2 2 CF $12,900 Website BGBT Graduate Diploma in Business (Tourism and Destination 092068G 1, 2 2 CF $12,900 Website Management) BGIH Graduate Diploma in Business (Industrial Relations and Human 084104G 1, 2 2 CF $12,900 Website Resource Management) BGMK Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing) 084103J 1, 2 2 CF $12,900 Website BMMK Master of Business (Marketing) 083291G 1, 2 4 CF $12,900 12 BMIR Master of Business (Industrial Relations/Human Resource 083294E 1, 2 4 CF $12,900 12 Management) BMSM Master of Business (Supply Chain Management) 083290J 1, 2 4 CF $12,900 20 BMBT Master of Business (Tourism and Destination Management) 092066J 1, 2 4 CF $12,900 20 BMPF Master of Business Administration 012133K 1, 2 3 CF $14,300 12 BMAB Master of Business Administration (Professional) 083299M 1, 2 4 CF $14,300 19 BMMA Master of Business (Management) 083292G 1, 2 4 CF $12,900 19 BMCH Master of Change, Innovation and Leadership 094345G 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 21 BMIH Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management 083293F 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 Website BMMM Master of Management 084108D 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 Website

City Flinders (CF) City King (CK) City Queen (CQ) Footscray Nicholson (FN) Footscray Park (FP) St Albans (SA) Sunshine (SS) Werribee (WB) VU Sydney (VUS) Note: ^Information and fees listed above are for international students commencing a course in 2018. Fees are subject to approval and may change. For some courses, equipment and clothing is required to be purchased. These equipment and clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant college. *The next AMAC intake is 2019. **Entry requires HBSO as a prerequisite. ***Admission, fee, and CRICOS information in this guide are for courses offered at VU campuses in Melbourne only. For information about courses offered at VU Sydney visit vu.edu.au/vu-sydney or pages 76/77.

98 Courses and Fees

Course code Course title CRICOS code Semester Duration Campus A$ fee per Page number intake (semesters) semester

BMKM Master of Marketing 084107E 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 Website BMSP Master of Supply Chain Management 084106F 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 Website BMTD Master of Tourism and Destination Management 092067G 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 Website Postgraduate Research BRAM Master of Business (by Research) 069742C 1, 2 4 CF $14,900 Website BPPB Doctor of Business Administration 015079J 1, 2 6 CF $14,900 12 UPBB Doctor of Philosophy in Business and Management 084125C 1, 2 8 CF, FP $14,400 Website UPBA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Business and Management 088580C 1, 2 8 CF, FP $14,400 21 CREATIVE ARTS Undergraduate ABAB Bachelor of Arts 068927B 1, 2 6 FN, FP $11,300 24 ABMC Bachelor of Music 077998A 1, 2 6 FP $10,800 22 ABSN Bachelor of Screen Media 092157F 1, 2 6 FP $10,800 24 Postgraduate Coursework ATDM Graduate Certificate in Digital Media 083300A 1, 2 1 CF $10,900 Website AGDM Graduate Diploma in Digital Media 083305G 1, 2 2 CF $10,900 Website AMDM Master of Digital Media 083302K 1, 2 4 CF $10,900 25 ARXF Master of Arts (by Research) 025147G 1, 2 4 CF $10,900 Website Postgraduate by Research UPAC Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Arts 084126B 1, 2 8 FN, FP, SA $12,900 22 UPCA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Creative Arts 088581B 1, 2 8 FN, FP, SA $12,900 22 EDUCATION Certificates and Diplomas (TAFE) CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 085044G 1, 2 3 FN, SA $7,800 28 Higher Education Diplomas EDES Diploma of Education Studies 074359A 1, 2 2 FN $9,400 26 Undergraduate EBED Bachelor of Education (P-12) 071581G 1, 2 8 FP $10,900 28 EBST Bachelor of Education Studies 093862F 1, 2 6 FP $10,900 Website Postgraduate Coursework ETED Graduate Certificate in Education 083308D 1, 2 1 FP $11,400 Website EGED Graduate Diploma in Education 083311J 1, 2 2 FP $11,400 Website EMED Master of Education 083310K 1, 2 4 FP $11,400 29 EMPE Master of Teaching (Primary Education) 083309C 1, 2 4 FP $11,400 26 EMES Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) 084111J 1, 2 4 FP $11,400 29 Postgraduate Research HRED Master of Education 006759D 1, 2 4 FP $12,100 29 UPEE Doctor of Philosophy in Education 084124D 1, 2 8 CQ, FP, SA $12,900 Website UPDA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Education 088582A 1, 2 8 CQ, FP $12,900 26

99 Courses and Fees

Course code Course title CRICOS code Semester Duration Campus A$ fee per Page number intake (semester) semester

ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Higher Education Diplomas VDEN Diploma of Engineering 088602B 1, 2 2 CF $12,200 32 Undergraduate NBBS Bachelor of Building Surveying 088597E 1, 2 6 FP $13,200 Website NBBC Bachelor of Building (Construction Management) 084870C 1, 2 8 FP $13,200 33 NHEA Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) 084872A 1, 2 8 FP $14,300 33 NHEC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) 084873M 1, 2 8 FP $14,300 32 NHEE Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic 084874K 1, 2 8 FP $14,300 34 Engineering) NHES Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Sports 092843F 1, 2 8 FP $14,300 34 Engineering) NHEM Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) 084875J 1, 2 8 FP $14,300 35 Postgraduate Coursework NGPM Graduate Diploma in Project Management 084871B 1, 2 2 FP $13,900 Website NMEN Master of Engineering 084876G 1, 2 4 FP $14,300 35 NMPM Master of Project Management 083306F 1, 2 4 FP $13,900 36 EMQB Master of Engineering (Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering) 022098C 1, 2 4 CF $13,700 30 Postgraduate Research ERIT Master of Engineering (by Research) 002875K 1, 2 4 FP, WB $14,300 Website UPNE Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering 084115E 1, 2 8 FP, WB $14,800 Website UPNI Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Mathematical Sciences 084123E 1, 2 8 FP $14,400 30 UPGA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Engineering 088585J 1, 2 8 FP $14,900 37 UPIA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Information and Mathematical 088587G 1, 2 8 FP $14,400 30 Sciences SRMS Master of Science (Research) 075551D 1, 2 4 FP, SA, WB $14,300 Website UPNS Doctor of Philosophy in Science 084112G 1, 2 8 FP, SA, WB $14,900 Website UPOA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Science 088595G 1, 2 8 WB $14,900 36 UPFA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Food Sciences and Technology 088584K 1, 2 8 FP, WB $15,100 30 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES Diplomas (TAFE) HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing 092570D 1, 2 4 SA $9,200 40 SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy 089066B 1 2 CK $8,300 45 Undergratudate HBHL Bachelor of Health Science 092156G 1, 2 6 SA $14,000 41 HBAS Bachelor of Applied Science 088976E 1 6 FP, SA $11,600 38 HBBM Bachelor of Biomedicine 084869G 1, 2 6 FP, SA $14,200 38 HBBS Bachelor of Biomedical Science 092499F 1, 2 6 SA $13,000 42 HBNB Bachelor of Nursing 080229E 1 6 SA $12,700 40 HBPD Bachelor of Paramedicine 092160M 1 6 SA $13,000 42 ABPA Bachelor of Psychological Studies 071141K 1, 2 6 FP $11,600 43 AHPA Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours) 071137F 1 2 FN $11,600 Website ABPB Bachelor of Psychological Studies / Bachelor of Business 075219E 1, 2 8 FP $12,300 Website ABPC Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 077996C 1, 2 8 FP $11,600 38

100 Courses and Fees

Course code Course title CRICOS code Semester Duration Campus A$ fee per Page number intake (semester) semester

HBSO Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) 088781E 1 6 CF $15,300 41 SHBM Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences) 015074C 1 2 FP, SA $13,000 Website HBDS Bachelor of Dermal Sciences 092158E 1 8 CQ $11,800 45 Postgraduate Coursework AGPS Graduate Diploma in Psychology 017946K 1, 2 2 FN $11,600 Website AMAC Master of Applied Psychology (Community Psychology)* 092488J 1 4 FP $12,300 Website AMPE Master of Counselling 042907J 1 4 CF, FN $11,800 43 HMPG Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living) 089543M 1 4 SA $12,500 44 HMHO Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)** 090621C 1 3 CF $13,900 41 Postgraduate Research HRNR Master of Nursing (by Research) 069018J 1, 2 4 SA $12,500 Website UPAP Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology 084120G 1, 2 8 FN, FP, SA $14,500 Website UPHF Doctor of Philosophy in Food Sciences and Technology 084114F 1, 2 8 SA, WB $15,100 Website UPHM Doctor of Philosophy in Medical and Biological Sciences 084113G 1, 2 8 SA, WB $15,100 Website UPHN Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and Midwifery 084116D 1, 2 8 SA $14,500 Website UPMA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Medical and Biological 088590A 1, 2 8 FP $15,100 Website Sciences UPNA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Nursing and Midwifery 088591M 1, 2 8 FP $14,500 38 UPPA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Psychology 088592K 1, 2 8 FN, FP $14,500 Website INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Higher Education Diplomas VDIT Diploma of Information Technology 077776D 1, 2 2 FN $11,400 48 BGEP Graduate Diploma in Business (Enterprise Resource Planning 084868G 1, 2 2 CF, VUS $12,900 Website Systems) Undergraduate NBIT Bachelor of Information Technology 071997F 1, 2 6 FP $13,100 48 BGBI Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics 084865M 1, 2 2 CF, VUS $12,900 Website Postgraduate Coursework NMIT Master of Applied Information Technology 083307E 1, 2 4 FP, VUS $12,800 50 BMAD Master of Business Analytics 084110K 1, 2 3 CF $12,900 Website BMBI Master of Business Analytics (Professional) 083297B 1, 2 4 CF, VUS $12,900 50 BMES Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) 083296C 1, 2 4 CF, VUS $12,900 49 BMEP Master of Enterprise Resource Planning Management 083289B 1, 2 3 CF, VUS $12,900 Website LAW Undergraduate ABCJ Bachelor of Criminal Justice 088599C 1, 2 6 FP $10,000 52 BLAW Bachelor of Laws 040190B 1, 2 8 CQ $13,000 54 BLGE Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) 041647K 1, 2 6 CQ $13,000 52 Postgraduate Research BMLT Master of Laws (by Research) 068565A 1, 2 4 CQ $14,900 54 UPLL Doctor of Philosophy in Law 084122F 1, 2 8 CQ $14,400 Website UPLA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Law 088588F 1, 2 8 CQ $14,400 55

101 Courses and Fees

Course code Course title CRICOS code Semester Duration Campus A$ fee per Page number intake (semester) semester

Social Work, Community and Youth Development ABCD Bachelor of Community Development 088782D 1, 2 6 FP $10,000 58 ABSW Bachelor of Social Work 077997B 1 8 FN $10,400 58 ABSX Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 080228F 1 8 FN $10,400 Website ABYW Bachelor of Youth Work 074356D 1, 2 6 FP $10,800 56 Postgraduate Coursework ATID Graduate Certificate in International Community Development 016978C 1, 2 1 FP $10,000 Website AGID Graduate Diploma in International Community Development 085260K 1, 2 2 FP $10,000 Website AMCD Master of International Community Development 083312G 1, 2 4 FP $10,000 59 Postgraduate Research ARXL Master of Arts (by Research) 025147G 1, 2 4 FP $10,900 Website UPAS Doctor of Philosophy in Society and Culture 084121G 1, 2 8 FN, FP, SA $12,900 Website UPSA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Society and Culture 088594G 1, 2 8 FN, FP $12,900 Website SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Diplomas (TAFE) SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development 082946D 1, 2 2 FP $8,300 62 Undergraduate HHHM Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Human Movement) 015067B 1, 2 2 FP $11,500 Website ABHE Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) 084834G 1, 2 6 FP $11,500 63 ABHD Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) 084833G 1, 2 6 FP $11,500 63 SBPH Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science 088601C 1, 2 6 FP $11,500 60 ABHS Bachelor of Sport Coaching 074358B 1, 2 6 FP $11,500 60 SBSM Bachelor of Sport Management 084881M 1, 2 6 FP $11,500 60 ABHF Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science) 084835F 1, 2 6 FP $11,500 62 ABHG Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) 084836E 1, 2 6 FP $11,500 62 SBHP Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / Bachelor of 084877G 1, 2 8 FP $12,100 Website Psychological Studies SBHS Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / Bachelor of Sport 084878F 1, 2 8 FP $11,500 Website Management SBSB Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business 084880A 1, 2 8 FP $11,500 Website Postgraduate Coursework SGSI Graduate Diploma in Sport Business and Integrity 087658E 1, 2 2 CF $15,700 Website AMEP Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation 077582C 1 3 FP $12,900 Website SMSI Master of Sport Business and Integrity 087659D 1, 2 3 CF $15,700 63 Postgraduate Research HREH Master of Applied Science 085319G 1, 2 4 FP $12,900 Website HRAT Master of Arts 052707A 1, 2 4 FP $12,900 Website UPSH Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement 084117C 1, 2 8 FP $14,900 Website UPSS Doctor of Philosophy in Sport and Recreation 084118B 1, 2 8 FP $12,900 Website UPHA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Human Movement 088586G 1, 2 8 FP $15,100 60 UPRA Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in Sport and Recreation 088593J 1, 2 8 FP $13,000 Website

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