WELCOME TO VU As the University of Opportunity and Success, student success is at the heart of everything we do. That is why we have undertaken the largest transformation of higher education in Australia in recent decades.
2 COURSES
ARTS 34 BUSINESS 38 EDUCATION 54 ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE 60
HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES 68
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTENTS AND SYSTEMS 78 WELCOME TO VU 2 LAW AND JUSTICE 82 VU AT A GLANCE 4 SOCIAL, COMMUNITY AND 86 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BLOCK MODEL 6 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE 90 WORK EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS 8
CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT 10
ALUMNI 14
SERVICES & SUPPORT 16
STUDENT LIFE 18
CAMPUSES 22
ACCOMMODATION 26
COST OF LIVING 28
DISCOVER MELBOURNE 30
TRANSPORT 32
A GLOBAL VU 96
RESEARCH 98
STUDY PATHWAYS 104
VU ENGLISH 105
VU POLYTECHNIC 106
VU COLLEGE 107
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 108
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 110
HOW TO APPLY 116
COURSES AND FEES 118
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION 123
3 VU AT A GLANCE As one of six dual-sector universities in Australia, Victoria University (VU) offers both higher education and vocational education and training, providing a range of opportunities to support student success for more than 100 years^.
** TOP 50 VU RANKS 45 IN THE WORLD’S TOP 50 UNIVERSITIES UNDER 50 YEARS AND BEST YOUNG UNIVERSITY IN VICTORIA
^ VU’s predecessor institution, Footscray Technical School, was founded in 1916 *Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 ** Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019 + i-graduate English Language Barometer 2018 † Australian Government Excellence in Research for Australia 2018
4 VU AT A GLANCE
WORLD CLASS SUBJECTS 100 COURSES TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY SHANGHAIRANKING GLOBAL RANKING OF RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2019 ACADEMIC SUBJECTS 2018/2019 ACROSS 9 DISCIPLINES
UNIT 2 33 12 IN AUTOMATION UNIT 1 IN SPORTS AND CONTROL SCIENCE 37 FIRST IN HOSPITALITY AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY 126-150 AND TOURISM TO TEACH IN THE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AWARD-WINNING AND TECHNOLOGY BLOC MODEL 151-175 IN COMPUTER 251-300 SCIENCE IN EDUCATION 300+ IN LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
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5 VU’s Block Model is our revolutionary approach to learning and teaching. An Australian-first, Block Model aims to support students to transition to the rigorous of university study and excel throughout their academic journey with us.
Block Model explained Block Model benefits In Block Model, students study one Block Model provides greater unit every four weeks, rather than the choice and flexibility. The traditional form of university teaching consolidated timetable, small group BLOCK MODEL where multiple units are delivered classes, online subjects and blocks at the same time (see diagram (units) offered throughout the 1 unit every 4 weeks below). Block Model is based year provide: 1 teacher per unit on similar approaches adopted • multiple enrolment dates to start by universities in the UK, North or continue your studies, meaning 3 classes per week over America and Scandinavia, but VU more intakes to choose from 3–5 hours was the first university in Australia to introduce Block Model to first-year • a simple timetable where classes under 35 students in undergraduate degrees in 2018. are scheduled on three days per class By 2022, all vocational and higher week so you can balance your education courses will be delivered work/life commitments results within 3 days in the Block Model. • the ability to accelerate or study at 89% pass rate^ a pace to suit your needs An award-winning model 53% distinction or • preparatory and add-on activities above^ and qualifications to complement your main course.
^ Indicates the % of Block Model units in which international students obtained these results in 2018.
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At VU we take an innovative approach to education, headlined by our award-winning Block Model. This revolutionary model of teaching is designed to support your success. In fact, international students achieved high distinctions or distinctions in more than half of the units they undertook in 2018, while 89% of units were passed. VU is one of Australia’s most culturally diverse universities, welcoming 13,000 international students. We value the global perspective that you and your peers bring to the classroom. By choosing VU, you will benefit from world-class facilities and resources, outstanding student experiences and a network of staff committed to ensuring you thrive at university and beyond. I look forward to welcoming you to Australia and to VU, where you will grow as a student, an individual and a professional.
Professor Peter Dawkins Vice-Chancellor and President
7 WORK EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIPS VU is committed to ensuring your qualification gives you exactly what it should – a profession and a passion. Our approach to education blends theory, small group learning and practical work experience so that by the time you graduate, you’ll transition seamlessly into your chosen career.
Work Integrated Learning Industry partners Work placements Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Our courses are developed in In many courses, students must combines real-world professional consultation with industry, business undertake a compulsory placement experiences with disciplinary theory, and community groups to ensure and/or industry project to graduate. and it counts towards your overall that what you learn is relevant These practical learning opportunities grade. Our WIL opportunities span to your future career. Beyond apply to a range of subject areas all subject areas, and include: assisting in course development including business, engineering, and accreditation, our industry links health and education. Through • work placements provide excellent opportunities placements, you will enhance your • client-led projects for Work Integrated Learning. employability by: Industry partners include: • industry-focused research • applying knowledge from the • World Health Organisation classroom to the workplace • fieldwork • CSIRO (Australia’s science agency) • acquiring skills under the guidance • cadetships and internships of industry professionals • SAP, Cisco Systems and Amazon • simulations (moot courts, simulated • gaining exposure to Australian hospitals and virtual businesses). • Australia’s big four banks: workplace environments, processes Professional accreditation - National Australia Bank (NAB) and issues - Commonwealth Bank (CBA) • improving your English language Many VU courses are accredited by and interpersonal skills industry organisations, validating - Australia and New Zealand the relevance of our courses — Banking Group (ANZ) • establishing a network of contacts and graduates — to meet industry and potential employers. - Westpac (WBC) needs. Our accreditors include: • Australian Institute of Sport Volunteering at VU • Australian Marketing Institute • Melbourne Victory Football Club Our volunteering program, VU Vollies, • Australian Nursing and Midwifery is a great way to increase your job Accreditation Council • Western Bulldogs Football Club prospects, improve your English • CPA Australia • Ambulance Victoria. language proficiency and become involved in the community. • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Student studying vocational Volunteering and other extracurricular Transport Australia education courses with Victoria activities are included in your University Polytechnic have access • Institute of Chartered Accountants academic transcript, helping you stand to a wide range of WIL opportunities Australia out from other graduates. About a through our partnerships with third of VU Vollies are international • Victorian Institute of Teaching. major hotel associations and students, so you’ll meet people from catering companies such as the vu.edu.au/industry-connections Australia and around the world. Lancemore Group, Contiki and Crown Melbourne. vu.edu.au/vu-vollies
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In my first semester I studied mental health and then I did a placement at a mental healthcare facility so I was able to apply what I had just learnt in class to the real world.
Kusal Yasintha, Sri Lanka Diploma of Nursing/Bachelor of Nursing
9 10 CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT
With course content informed by industry practice and a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, our courses are structured to help you make the successful transition to a career. Our student employment, industry mentoring and career advice services are just some of the ways we can help you achieve your dream job.
VU Employ VU Employ offers a range of services, Students are supported to: resources and programs designed • identify and develop key to ensure VU students are equipped enterprise skills with the required skills, experience and knowledge to find jobs and • gain valuable practical experience enter meaningful careers. VU Employ • improve their professional networks focuses on student recruitment, by connecting to a range of employability skills, industry mentoring employers, organisations and and career counselling. industry groups • prepare for and successfully gain employment.
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Industry mentoring Learning Hubs Work and study We offer two mentoring programs to Receive academic advice and An Australian student visa help our students prepare for work: guidance on your career at our (subclass 500) allows you to work Learning Hubs. We offer practical in Australia for up to 40 hours each Career Mentoring matches students workshops and drop-in sessions fortnight (two weeks) during your with an industry professional to to all VU students — from first study term, once your course has prepare them for life after graduation. year to postgraduate study — as commenced. You can also work Talent Connect helps final year well as after-hours online advice. unlimited hours when your course is students prepare for work with career Learning Hubs are located at our not in session (i.e. during semester workshops and mentoring. City Flinders, City Queen, Footscray breaks). Work that is formally Nicholson, Footscray Park and St registered as a requirement of your Both programs will enable you to: Albans campuses, and we also offer course, such as work placements, • discover what employers are employability workshops at our is not included in the 40 hours per looking for in graduates Sunshine and Werribee campuses. fortnight limit, nor is some voluntary or unpaid work. Students studying a • explore options for work The following services are available in doctoral or research master’s degree experience, site visits and job our Learning Hubs: can work unlimited hours once they shadowing start their course. Career advice and workshops • develop professional networks Career advisers are available to homeaffairs.gov.au • practice interview skills and answer your career questions, and we develop résumés also offer workshops to support your Work after graduation • gain knowledge of work/industry job search, such as résumé writing. There are two options available to expectations and culture. you if you wish to work in Australia Jobs board after graduation under a Temporary vu.edu.au/industry-mentoring Search for a part-time or graduate Graduate visa (subclass 485): Post- job through our jobs board. We post Study Work, and Graduate Work. LEAD: Lead. Evolve. jobs from external organisations The Post-Study Work stream Aspire. Develop. looking for students and graduates, provides international student as well as roles within the University. Our LEAD program will help you graduates with a two, three or four- to become a more effective leader, year visa, depending on the highest build important workplace skills and Drop-ins educational qualification obtained enhance your employability through We offer skills-based drop-in sessions in Australia and the duration of a combination of workshops, activities to develop your skills in a variety of study in Australia — minimum two and online modules that can be areas including Microsoft Office Suite, years (92 weeks) without credit completed over the course of your AUTOCAD, SPSS and MATLAB. exemptions. This visa is open studies. This free program focuses vu.edu.au/learning-hub to any discipline. However, only on goal setting, communication, graduates from specific degree- negotiation and networking, team Inspiring entrepreneurs level qualifications are eligible. The dynamics and leadership styles. visa holder must maintain adequate Once you earn 60 Leadership Points We are proud to support new ideas arrangements for health insurance through activities, you will receive an through The Hanger — a mentoring during their stay in Australia. official document (VU Extra), which service that helps launch startup you can include in your résumé. businesses. Our “Entrepreneurs The Graduate Work stream is for in Residence” are based at our international students who have vu.edu.au/lead-program Footscray Park and City Flinders recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to VU Extra campuses, providing a range of skills and advice to students, staff and the specific occupations that Australia VU Extra is an official document community. Some of our courses needs. It lets you live, study and provided to graduates along with also include a unique to VU minor work in Australia temporarily. their academic transcript to highlight called “The Entrepreneurial Mindset”, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a- extracurricular activities. These where students learn how to generate visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485 activities are automatically added ideas and evaluate their potential, to the document at the end of the experiment with viable products and course. VU Extra-endorsed activities develop and drive growth strategies. include Lead2Change, industry vu.edu.au/unitsets/amitem mentoring and volunteer roles. VU alumni are the second- highest earning employees in Victoria three years after graduating (2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
13 As a VU graduate, you will join a network of more than 240,000 alumni, including 30,000 professionals living and working outside Australia. Our graduates automatically become lifelong members of our global alumni community and enjoy the enduring benefits of this connection.
International alumni Alumni benefits Alumni Awards We have significant alumni groups in As a member of our alumni Launched in 2011, our annual Alumni the following countries and territories community, you will have access to a Awards span several categories: (numbers are estimated), some of range of benefits including: lifetime achievement, professional which are located in major cities: achievement, meritorious service, Career advice rising star, and outstanding student – China — 12,000 alumni The Learning Hub provides online future alumni. The awards recognise, Hong Kong — 3300 alumni and face-to-face services for current reward and promote alumni who have made significant contributions to Indonesia — 1100 alumni students and Melbourne-based graduates who have completed VU, society and their profession. Malaysia — 4900 alumni their studies in the past 24 months, vu.edu.au/alumni-awards Singapore — 1700 alumni including career advice, résumé guidance and mock interviews. Vietnam — 2900 alumni Networking opportunities Alumni receive access and invitations to local and live streaming activities including networking events, lectures, OUR ALUMNI ARE: social functions and Australian embassy events or celebrations. Government and business leaders Memberships and discounts Alumni can access the VU library Actors, authors and by applying directly to the library musicians for membership, and might also be eligible for discounted tickets to VU Professional sport partner events when in Melbourne. coaches and players vu.edu.au/alumni/alumni-benefits Scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs.
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By studying at VU, I was provided with many opportunities. I volunteered with the VU Vollies and was President of the Chinese Students and Scholars Society. Being a VU Vollie helped me to improve my English language skills.
Jiahao Li, China Graduate, Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
15 We provide excellent facilities, services and support to help you excel at university. With great places to study, relax or socialise, plus a range of services to support you throughout your studies, we encourage you to take advantage of all VU has to offer.
International support Learning Commons Under 18s Adjusting to a new culture and At VU we call our libraries learning Students under 18 years of age must environment is both exciting and commons because they house have adequate welfare arrangements challenging. We can help you much more than books — they in place while in Australia. If you understand what’s required of you are multifunctional spaces offering are under 18, your parents must as an international student, and the photocopying, computing and nominate a guardian for you before opportunities and support available. printing services, electronic and the Department of Home Affairs will We can show you how to adjust to a print resources, a comprehensive consider your student visa application. new culture and environment, make information skills training program, Your guardian needs to be: new friends, and succeed in your individual study spaces and quiet studies. Support includes: study areas. Our learning commons • over 21 years of age also offer career advice, academic • pre-departure information • a parent, legal custodian or relative and IT support, and assistance from • o rientation and settling in our student rovers (volunteers). • a resident in Australia • v isa issues resolution vu.edu.au/library • of good character. • budgeting Computer facilities Welfare arrangements for VU students under 18 years can be • professional counselling We have more than 4000 computers arranged through our registered • academic and career planning located across our campuses, care provider, Educare. Once your including PCs and Apple Macs. A welfare arrangements are in place, • social activities. central IT helpdesk is available to you can choose to stay at our vu.edu.au/international-support provide assistance. Students can student residency, UniLodge @ VU, connect to free high speed WiFi, which is a safe, secure and friendly VUHQ and there are many phone charging accommodation option for under 18s. stations around our campuses. VUHQ is the name of our student See page 26 for more information on service centres and your first point Disability services accommodation. of contact for assistance, advice and support. Located at every campus, VU provides support and assistance VUHQ’s friendly student advisers to students living with a disability are available to both current and or medical condition. Students can prospective students looking for attend a one-on-one meeting with general information or advice about a disability liaison officer, where courses, enrolments and fees. appropriate support provisions are made. vu.edu.au/vuhq vu.edu.au/disability
16 17 Beyond the classroom, we offer a range of programs and activities to help you make new friends, feel included in the community and immerse yourself in the Australian lifestyle.
18 3600 90+ 60+ INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES STUDENT CLUBS STUDENTS AT VU REPRESENTED AND SOCIETIES MELBOURNE
19 Orientation Student mentors Clubs and groups As a new international student, Student mentors are experienced VU has more than 60 clubs — you will need to arrive in Australia VU students who are trained to help including academic, social, sporting, before your course starts and in you adjust to university life and meet religious, political and special interest time to attend your compulsory your academic goals. At the start of groups. Joining a club is a great way orientation session. Aim to arrive each semester, you might see student to make friends and meet people at least a week before your mentors near VUHQ, our student with similar interests. international orientation so you service centres. Student mentors offer have time to explore Melbourne advice on: International Student and attend O-Fest events on • navigating the campus Association your campus. International orientation provides important • learning to use MYVU and the The VU International Student information from VU staff, students online library Association (ISA) is a student-run and community organisations group that hosts events and activities • setting up and/or accessing your about living in Melbourne for international students at VU. The timetable and student email and getting started at VU. ISA provides advice and support on • joining VU clubs and societies. issues you may experience during vu.edu.au/orientation your time in Australia. Once you’re settled, our mentors can help you to improve your time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and develop exam preparation techniques. vu.edu.au/student-mentors
There are many different clubs at VU that you can join, and I love the fitness and aquatic centre.
Paula Konsek, Germany Bachelor of Psychology
20 Childcare Religion FREE APPS On-campus childcare services VU welcomes all faiths and are available for children aged beliefs. Each VU campus provides 0–6 years at our Footscray Park, access to prayer rooms and multi- VU App Footscray Nicholson and Werribee faith chaplains. The VU App is designed for current campuses, as well as a kindergarten VU students. It provides a handy vu.edu.au/prayer-rooms-reflection-centres program. VU students receive a portal to all of your essential discount on childcare fees. digital systems so you can keep Safety track of your classes, assignments, Sport and fitness International students choose activities, results and more. We offer extensive sports and fitness Australia for its reputation as a safe services and facilities including: and secure place to live. Melbourne itself ranks in the Top 10 in the • sports clubs, campus sport Economist’s 2017 Safe Cities Index. programs and competitions At VU, the safety of our students VU Safe and staff is paramount. Our staff • fitness centres and sports facilities Your personal security guard in and security team will offer support, at Footscray Park, St Albans and your pocket! The app includes a advice and assistance whenever you Werribee campuses safety alarm, First Aid requests, need it. All campuses are tobacco VU shuttle bus tracker, a virtual • a heated 25-metre indoor and smoke free. swimming pool at Footscray Park. safe walk function, campus vu.edu.au/safer-community maps, emergency plans and Health and beauty incident reporting. Our range of student-run health and vu.edu.au/safety-app beauty clinics are open to the public and include: • remedial massage and myotherapy clinics at City King Unlock • osteopathy clinics at City Flinders Melbourne and Werribee Created by Study • beauty and dermal therapy clinics Melbourne (a Victorian at City King and City Flinders. Government initiative) and designed for international students arriving in Melbourne. Complete daily tasks and unlock information about one of the world’s most liveable cities.
21 CAMPUSES VU has eight campuses in Melbourne and one campus in Sydney’s central business district (CBD). Three of our Melbourne campuses are located in the CBD and another two are within 10km of the city centre, enabling students to easily access all that Melbourne has to offer.
22 23 Footscray Park City Flinders City Queen Our largest campus, Occupying prime position The City Queen campus is made Footscray Park, features in Melbourne’s city centre, up of two historic buildings in fantastic facilities and provides a our City Flinders campus consists of Melbourne’s legal precinct. The great student experience. Located two buildings on Flinders Street and campus is located a short walk in Melbourne’s multicultural hub Flinders Lane. Both buildings are just from Flagstaff Station. Home to the of Footscray, the campus is only minutes from Flinders Street Station, Victoria Law School and the College 10 minutes by train from the city. the Yarra River and the world-class of Law and Justice, City Queen Footscray Station and UniLodge @ Southbank dining precinct. Courses includes two mock courts where VU, our student accommodation, in osteopathy, dermal sciences, students can argue imaginary cases are within walking distance. The business and information systems for practice, a law library, computer campus houses restaurants, cafés, are taught here. City Flinders is also laboratories, lecture theatres and world-class sports facilities, state-of- home to VU College, which delivers a student lounge. Several VU-run the-art lecture theatres and learning higher education diplomas and research centres, including the Sir commons, and an aquatic and fitness English language courses. Zelman Cowen Centre and the centre. Subjects taught at Footscray Mitchell Institute, are based here. Park include business, engineering, City King sports and exercise science, St Albans Just a short walk from Southern education, and foundation studies. Cross Station, this campus delivers Located in a peaceful setting beauty therapy and dermal sciences surrounded by native grassland, qualifications. It features a hair and the St Albans campus is within beauty salon, and massage clinic walking distance to St Albans Station. where students can apply their The campus houses simulation knowledge and skills to real clients laboratories and practical learning using medical-grade equipment. facilities for health science students, including trainee nurses and paramedics. Sports and recreation facilities, a childcare centre and café are among the features of this picturesque campus. Footscray Park campus
City Queen campus
24 Footscray Nicholson Werribee Amid Footscray’s vibrant dining Located in one of Melbourne’s The VU shuttle bus and shopping precinct, Footscray fastest-growing suburbs, our takes you between Nicholson is just a short walk from Werribee campus is part of a the campus and Footscray Station. You can take the modern technology precinct and train station at train to the city in just 15 minutes. a short walk to Hoppers Crossing our Footscray and This campus is our vocational Station. Specialised facilities St Albans campuses. education and training hub. The for teaching and research are campus offers contemporary also housed here, including classrooms, a café, meeting rooms, major research centres for childcare centre and information water treatment, food science, Services at selected and technology services. Our biomedical science and fire safety. campuses include a award-winning student-run Other features include a café beauty day spa and restaurant, which provides a and childcare centre, a public hair salon, chaplaincy, simulated work environment for osteopathy clinic and a health and childcare centres hospitality students to refine their fitness centre. and kindergartens, skills, is also located here. a graphic design VU Sydney studio, and health and Sunshine In partnership with the Education wellbeing clinics. Our Sunshine campus is home to Centre of Australia, VU delivers Construction Futures, a state-of- undergraduate and postgraduate the-art industry training facility for courses in business and information Victoria University Polytechnic’s technology to international Fitness centres are building and construction trade students in Sydney. The campus is located at Footscray courses. The campus is a short walk conveniently located in the heart Park, St Albans, to Sunshine Station. Engineering of the city, with many restaurants, Werribee and is also taught here. The Sunshine cafés and shops nearby. The Footscray Nicholson, Convention Centre is located on on-campus environment is safe, and we also have this campus, and is the premier supportive and friendly, featuring our own Community conference centre of Melbourne’s shared computer rooms, learning Sports Stadium western suburbs. spaces and student lounges. in Footscray.
City Flinders campus Sunshine campus
Footscray Park campus
25 ACCOMMODATION VU offers a safe, convenient and multicultural student residency with fully- furnished apartments and excellent living spaces. If you are moving to Australia, UniLodge @ VU is your perfect home away from home.
Unilodge @ VU Under 18s City living This modern complex is located If you are under the age of 18, Our four city campuses — City across from our Footscray Park UniLodge @ VU will give you and Flinders, City King, City Queen and campus and a short walk to the your family peace of mind that you City Flinders Lane — are located in Footscray Station, taking you to are staying in a safe, secure and the central business district (CBD) of the heart of Melbourne and to our friendly place. UniLodge @ VU Melbourne, where there are many city campuses in approximately 15 offers trained staff with police and student residencies and private rental minutes. UniLodge @ VU features working with children checks, a options available. fully-furnished apartments from special orientation program, single Visit realestate.com.au/rent to search A$193 per week, per person twin- gender apartments, and regular vacancies and weekly rental costs. share. All utilities and 50GB per communication with parents and If students choose to live in the city, month of Internet data are included in guardians of students under the they can walk to our city campuses the rent, totalling a combined value of age of 18. Turn to page 16 for or catch one of the free trams that more than A$150/month. more information about Educare, operate within the CBD. our registered care provider for VU Other features include: students under the age of 18. VU Student Housing • high-tech study rooms and beautiful living spaces Private rentals Service • a barista café, convenience store Beyond UniLodge @ VU, other Once you arrive in Australia, our and rooftop garden housing options include: Student Housing Service can assist with: • half-court basketball court, pool • Share house: a student rents their table, table tennis and foosball own room in a shared household • access to the VU student housing database – a free online guide with • cinema room with cable TV, • Vacant properties: houses, units a list of property vacancies BluRay, Xbox, and PlayStation. and apartments • a student housing guide with tips, UniLodge @ VU was a finalist for • Homestay: a student is a guest checklists and links best affordable housing in the 2018 living with a local family in their Property Council of Australia Awards. home. VU’s preferred homestay • information about moving in, provider is Australian Homestay staying, and moving out of your rental property Take a virtual tour Network. unilodge.com.au/lodge/vu • support with any housing issues. It is recommended that you make suitable living arrangements before you arrive in Australia. vu.edu.au/housing Accommodation Guarantee UniLodge @ VU offers guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time students (conditions apply). vu.edu.au/accommodation-guarantee
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UNILODGE @ VU RATES*
ROOM TYPE PER WEEK
Studio From A$193 Twin-share
6 bedroom From A$268 Multi-share
2 bedroom From A$302 Regular
Studio Regular From A$332
Studio Queen/ From A$365 Accessible
*Rates are per person/per week based on a full year (52 weeks), listed in Australian Dollars and 2019 indicative. Rates include: utilities and 50GB of Internet access monthly, WiFi, all furniture including bed, desk, chair and wardrobe, heating and cooling, cooking facilities, and secure swipe card access into the building.
27 Australia offers high-quality education, healthcare and living standards at an affordable price.
Tuition fees Schooling for children Weekly living cost Your total indicative tuition fees will If you have children aged between guide (A$)* be outlined in your offer letter. Fees 6 and 17 accompanying you to are charged one semester at a time Australia, they must by law attend Rent and are payable before the semester school. Allow schooling costs of at UniLodge @ VU $193** starts. Tuition fees vary by course and least A$8000 per year for each child. (includes utilities are subject to change. Children are exempt from school fees and 50GB monthly at public (government) schools if you: Study costs Internet access) • are enrolled in a doctoral or 1 bedroom unit $290 You might need to buy equipment, master’s by research course textbooks or clothing, such as a Footscray • receive a scholarship from, or uniform, for some courses. These 1 bedroom unit $450 are sponsored by, the Australian costs are separate to your tuition fees CBD and are outlined on relevant course Government. pages. Budget approximately A$650 Share house $85-$215 for books and stationery annually. Health insurance Homestay $253-$325 Other possible study costs include: Before you can apply for a student • travel to work placements visa, you must arrange Overseas Groceries and $100-$280 • graduation ceremony costs Student Health Cover (OSHC) for eating out the duration your stay in Australia. • library expenses (printing/ OSHC applies to eligible medical and Public transport scanning/photocopying). hospital expenses, depending on your (Zone 1+2***) Living costs level of cover. At VU, Allianz Global 2 hour daily default $4.30 Assistance is the preferred OSHC fare As a condition of your student visa, provider. We negotiate special rates you must have enough money to and extra bonuses for VU students 7 day pass $43 pay your course fees, and travel through the Essentials Policy. There and living costs, for you and any are even Allianz services on-campus Electricity, water $35-$140 accompanying family members while to help you make claims and extend and gas for small you are in Australia. You might need your cover. Policies for Allianz OSHC apartment to provide evidence of your financial start at A$514 for a single adult for Mobile phone and $20-$55 capacity with your visa application. 12 months. Internet The Australian Government’s vu.edu.au/health-cover Entertainment $80-$150 minimum 12-month living cost is: • student or guardian — A$20,290 Car (after purchase) $150-$260 • accompanying partner or spouse — A$7100 * This information is based on 2019 costs and is an estimate only as costs can vary considerably. • accompanying child — A$3040. ** 12-month lease, twin-share studio apartment. archive.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud/more/ See page 26-27 for full price list and inclusions. student-visa-living-costs-and-evidence-of-funds *** Eligible students can apply for discounted annual public transport passes.
28 COST OF LIVING
CUP OF RICE 2 LITRE MILK FAST FOOD MEAL WEEKLY VU GYM $0.50 $2.20 $10 MEMBERSHIP $13.94
Scholarships International government We are proud to welcome more than We educate students receiving 400 sponsored students to VU scholarships from their home Melbourne. We also provide scholarships country government or organisations Access higher levels of to recognise students with outstanding worldwide, including: health cover and academic achievements. shorter waiting times • China Scholarship Council through our special Academic achievement • Ministry of Higher Education arrangement with (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Allianz Global VU College Diploma Merit Emirates) Assistance. Scholarship: Awarded to full fee paying international students who • Ministry of Religious Affairs Save 50% on a obtain a high distinction in each unit (Indonesia). yearly Myki (public in the first semester of a VU College transport card) with diploma in Melbourne, with the vu.edu.au/international-scholarships the International A$2000 scholarship awarded for their Undergraduate second semester of their diploma. Student Education Pass Australian Government (conditions apply).
Australia Awards Scholarships Catch trams in the free and Fellowships are funded and tram zone which runs administered by the Australian in the city centre, Government to help developing stopping near our countries. Australia Awards CBD campuses. Scholarships provide opportunities for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia, while Fellowships facilitate short-term study and professional development.
29 DISCOVER MELBOURNE Consistently ranked among the world’s top two most liveable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit), Melbourne is a safe and inclusive city in which to live, study and work. Melbourne is the best student city in Australia and the third-best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2018).
Best student city Arts, fashion and theatre World live music capital
With high living standards, a vibrant Move over New York, Melbourne Melbourne has more live music multicultural society and world-class is fast becoming the city that never venues per capita than any other study options, the state of Victoria sleeps! No matter what time of day city in the world according to the welcomed 200,000 international or night, there are always things to Melbourne Live Music Census. In students from more than 190 see and do in Melbourne — from 2018, Melbourne had one venue per nationalities in 2018. At VU, students wandering art galleries and museums 9503 residents, surpassing London from more than 90 nationalities study to attending fashion, theatre or (1 per 34,350), New York (1 per with us, making VU one of Australia’s comedy shows. 18,554) and LA (1 per 19,607). most culturally diverse institutions. visitmelbourne.com studymelbourne.vic.gov.au Victoria and beyond World sports capital Melbourne is the capital city of Multicultural Melbourne The Sporting Capital of the Decade Victoria, and within hours of the city Famed for its multicultural (SportBusiness Ultimate Sport City you can discover the Great Ocean atmosphere, Melbourne is home to Awards 2016), Victoria hosts some of Road, home to the iconic 12 Apostles. large Chinese, Greek, Italian, Indian the world’s biggest and best events You can also see the Little Penguins and Vietnamese communities. A truly including Australian Open Tennis, at Phillip Island, marvel at the international city, Melbourne hosts a Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, panoramic Grampians or refine your full calendar of events and festivals to the Melbourne Cup, international tastes in the Yarra Valley, Victoria’s embrace ethnicity and diversity. cricket matches and the Rip Curl famous wine region. Beyond Victoria, Pro Bells Beach World Tour surfing Australia offers a range of world- competition. renowned tourist destinations. visitmelbourne.com visitvictoria.com
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Food guide Students can buy groceries from a • Lonsdale Street, city: for Greek- wide range of speciality international style sweets, souvlakia and other grocery stores, including Indian, dishes, Melbourne’s Greek precinct Chinese, Japanese, Malay, is bursting with choices. Middle Eastern and Vietnamese • Victoria Street, Abbotsford: supermarkets. a short tram ride from the city, If you like to eat out, the following Victoria Street is a bustling stretch food precincts will cater to your tastes of traditional Vietnamese eateries, and budget: bakers, butchers and grocers. • Footscray: in the west of • Foster Street, Dandenong: Melbourne and where our known as Little India, Foster Street Footscray Park and Footscray dazzles visitors with beaded saris Nicholson campuses are located, and unique jewellery, as well as Footscray is a feast of global an array of Punjabi sweets and proportions with many cuisines to authentic spices. tempt your tastebuds, including African and Vietnamese. • Chinatown: minutes from our City Flinders campus, Chinatown is a major tourist attraction and home to a variety of restaurants offering cuisines from China, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Korea and more. Weather • Lygon Street, Carlton: known as Melbourne’s climate provides four distinct seasons, although it is often Little Italy, Lygon Street has more remarked you can experience four seasons in one day! The average summer than 100 restaurants, bars and temperature is 26°C, autumn and spring is 20°C, and winter is 14°C. cafés serving everything from pizza and pasta to gelato and cassata. bom.gov.au
31 Melbourne has an excellent public transport network that makes it safe, easy and affordable for students to travel to campus, work and around the city. All VU campuses are a short walk from public transport, and our city campuses operate within Melbourne’s free tram zone.
Airport pick-up Tram Bicycle When you arrive in Australia, we Melbourne has an extensive tram Melbourne has an excellent network can meet you at the airport and network that stretches out from the of dedicated bicycle (bike) paths take you to your pre-arranged CBD and is one of the largest in the and bike lanes, making it safe to get accommodation. Just make sure you world. During peak times, trams run around on two wheels. Melbourne book this free service 10 days before every 7-10 minutes. Trams are free Bike Share is a public bicycle hire you leave home. within the CBD and travel close to scheme for short trips across the VU’s city and Footscray campuses. city. There are more than 50 stations vu.edu.au/airport-reception across the city where bikes can Your myki card Train be borrowed or returned, with options for casual users and student Melbourne has 15 train lines Myki is a reusable travel card for subscriptions. stretching from the CBD to the outer Melbourne’s public transport network, suburbs. The iconic Flinders Street and some regional train and bus Taxi and Uber Station, which serves the entire services across Victoria. You will need metropolitan train network, is across Major taxi (cab) companies operating to buy a myki and load money onto the road from our City Flinders in Melbourne are Yellow Cabs and your card at a station or authorised campus, and all other campuses are Silver Top Taxi Services. Taxis are shop. Your fare will be automatically within walking distance to a train convenient but can be expensive. deducted when you touch the card station. Trains are a quick and easy Uber work like taxis but the drivers to the card reader on entering and mode of transport to the suburbs have their own cars. Use the Uber exiting a train station, tram or bus. but can be busy during peak hours app to track your journey, or even ptv.vic.gov.au (approximately 6am-10am and send your journey to a friend so they 4pm-6pm on weekdays). On busy know where you are. iUSEpass lines at peak hour, trains run every 10-15 minutes. Car The International Undergraduate Student Education Pass (iUSEpass) Bus If you hold a current, valid driver’s is a 50% discount on the cost of a licence from your own country, you yearly myki. Eligible students can Buses are a good option to reach are allowed to drive in Australia. You purchase a 365-day iUSEpass from Melbourne’s outer suburbs. On do not need a Victorian licence, but Public Transport Victoria (PTV) at a popular routes, buses run every 10-15 your international licence has to be discounted rate. minutes during peak times and once either written in English, accompanied every 20-30 minutes at night. by an English translation or come with vu.edu.au/iusepass an international driving permit. www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
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In Australia, you must drive on the left side of the road and you must also wear a seatbelt when travelling in a car. vicroads.vic.gov.au
Australia has strict drink driving laws. If you are driving, we recommend you do not drink alcohol. drinkwise.org.au
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Pursue your passion with a practical, industry-relevant qualification in the arts. From music to digital media, our arts courses develop creative expression and connection with local and global communities.
Why choose VU?
We partner with a variety of Our public art gallery is the industry organisations to inform perfect place to showcase our curriculum, pave the way for your work. powerful research and provide VU at MetroWest in Footscray boasts We scored five stars for student workplace learning opportunities. a public art gallery and exhibition support in Creative Arts.* Collaborate on major events space, and is frequently used for through our industry connections student-run exhibitions and events. with organisations including the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Our students have access to a 150+ Emerging Writers Festival, Footscray world-class professional music PLACEMENTS Community Arts Centre, and the studio. Gain access to more than Jewish Holocaust Museum and Kindred Studios ranked among the 150 professional placement Research Centre. top 10 workspaces in the world programs with organisations by Lonely Planet in 2017. It has its including SBS Television, the Our facilities are state-of-the-art. own rehearsal, performance and Australian Centre for the Our media production precinct at recording spaces, and state-of-the-art Moving Image and Film Victoria. Footscray Park includes a television equipment. studio with a green screen for visual effects, a radio studio, post- We make real-world impacts. *Good Universities Guide 2019 production labs and backstage hair, Our arts research centres makeup and costume facilities. focus on cultural diversity and wellbeing, community, identity and You can take your career in a displacement, and creative arts and number of different directions. creative writing. Work as a user experience designer, digital media producer, digital marketing manager, advertising executive or film producer.
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VU’s course is so practical and we get we and practical so is course VU’s
to study a variety of subjects including including a variety study subjects of to game content production, production optimisation. engine search and Kittianant Chaipanukiat, Thailand Master Media of Digital
ARTS Bachelor of Arts vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABAB
Location Course description Footscray Park Prepare for careers in humanities, creative arts and social sciences. You will gain knowledge in core units including academic discourse and experience; creativity, communication and the Duration digital age; and text and representation, before choosing from a variety of majors including 3 years (6 semesters of study) gender studies, history, visual art or psychology.
2020 intakes First Year Core Units Majors Minors February, July • Academic Discourse • Literary Studies • Writing and Experience • Sociology • Gender Studies 2020 fees • Reason and Revolution A$12,800 per semester • History • Digital Media • Knowledge, Inquiry • Visual Art • Literary Studies and Research English requirement* • Communication Studies • Psychology • Introduction to Sociology IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Writing • History (no band less than 6.0) • Text and Representation • Psychology* • International Development • The Era of Controversy • Digital Media • Popular Music Studies Admission requirement • Creativity, Communication A secondary school qualification and the Digital Age • Sociology equivalent to an Australian • Visual Art Year 12 qualification. • Aboriginal History and Political Movements • Communication Studies *English language requirement (IELTS) • Aboriginal Yulendj is based on academic test module (Knowledge) and Community • The Entrepreneurial Mindset
*Psychology Major has different First Year Core Units. See the website for unit list.
Bachelor of Music vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABMC
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park This course focuses on popular and Choose from a wide range of career roles contemporary music, including international including music performance artist, composer, Duration perspectives. Areas of study include music songwriter or arranger, musical director, 3 years (6 semesters of study) performance, music theory, songwriting and sound artist, music producer or accompanist. arranging, popular music culture, and music Following this course, you can prepare to technology. You will have access to cutting- become a secondary music teacher with our 2020 intakes edge music technology and our commercial Master of Teaching (Secondary Education), February, July recording facilities at Kindred Studios. You or other postgraduate study at VU. Some will also gain practical experience through graduates go on to study music therapy. 2020 fees collaborative projects with students, industry A$12,500 per semester professionals, and community organisations.
English requirement* First Year Core Units Year 2 Year 3 IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Academic Discourse • Music Techniques 2 • Arranging for Popular Music (no band less than 6.0) and Experience • Music Theory 2 • Practical Music 3A • Knowledge, Inquiry • Practical Music 2A • Practical Music 3B Admission requirement and Research A secondary school qualification • Practical Music 2B • Music Theory 3 • Text and Representation equivalent to an Australian • Popular Music History Year 12 qualification. • Creativity, Communication Plus Capstone studies and the Digital Age • Technology of Music • Studio Project 1 Applicants must also complete an and Audio audition or interview. This can be • Music Techniques 1 • Studio Project 2 arranged via online video. Email • Practical Music 1A Plus [email protected] to make a booking Plus • Practical Music 1B 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) from minor 24 credit points (equivalent to *English language requirement (IELTS) • Music Theory 1 2 units) from minor studies is based on academic test module studies listed • History and Political Minors Movements • Writing • Digital Media • Popular Music Studies • The Musical Mind • Visual Art
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ARTS Bachelor of Screen Media vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABSN
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Develop new media production skills, techniques Become a critically-informed media and knowledge (including intellectual property) professional with the skills to deliver Duration through both practical and theoretical learning. innovative media content across 3 years (6 semesters of study) This course has a strong contemporary focus, existing and emerging platforms. preparing you to deliver innovative media Beyond traditional broadcast media, content for online distribution, video-on-demand, you could also pursue a range of 2020 intakes streaming sites such as YouTube, and TV and roles in advertising, film studios, film February, July radio. Students complete 80-100 hours of work festival organisations, radio stations placement as an integrated part of this course. and video production companies. 2020 fees A$12,500 per semester First Year Core Units Year 2 Plus • Academic Discourse • Television Production 24 credit point (equivalent to English requirement* and Experience • Radio Production 2 units) of Capstone studies IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Knowledge, Inquiry • Cross Media Practice • Studio Project 1 (no band less than 6.0) and Research • Visual Effects • Studio Project 2 • Text and Representation Admission requirement • Screen Media Careers Plus A secondary school qualification • Creativity, Communication equivalent to an Australian and the Digital Age • Post-Production 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) of minor studies Year 12 qualification • Online Screen Media • From Concept to Production Minors • Introduction to Screen Media • Cinematography *English language requirement (IELTS) • Writing is based on academic test module • Motion Graphics Year 3 • Digital Media • Digital Sound and Video • Screen Media Enterprise • Screen Media Practice • Visual Art
Master of Digital Media vu.edu.au/courses/master-of-digital-media-AMDM
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Add to your career options as a digital media Gain employment as a digital media practitioner or learn how to implement innovative strategist, digital marketing manager, Duration digital transformations in your current industry. digital media producer, e-learning 2 years (4 semesters of study) Our course, informed by industry leaders, designer, UX practitioner, web designer offers key insights into the latest digital media or cross-media practitioner – making practices and processes. Through our flexible you absolutely indispensable in 2020 intakes and contemporary curriculum, you will learn the this global, progressive sector. February, July skills to excel in user experience (UX) design, app development, game production, search 2020 fees engine optimisation (SEO), content strategy A$13,100 per semester and social network analytics. In your second year, you will undertake a research project with both a practical and written component. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) Year 1 Year 2 Plus • Research Methods Option A 36 credit points of Admission requirement elective studies • Visuals, Digital Media • Research Project A non-cognate (any discipline) and a Global World Elective Studies degree equivalent to an Australian • Communicating Research • Video Production undergraduate degree or higher • Customer Relationship • Professional Internship • Web Technologies Management • Business Analytics *English language requirement (IELTS) • Analysing the Web and • Consumer Behaviour • Customer Relationship is based on academic test module Social Networks • Digital Marketing Management • Digital Media for • Marketing Strategy Sport and Health • Business Ethics and Sustainability • Consumer Behaviour • Cross-Platform Media Production • Art and Practice of Leadership • Digital Marketing • Design Management • Managing Innovation • Business Ethics and and Entrepreneurship Sustainability Option B • Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Communicating Research • Research Thesis (Part 1) • Research Thesis (Part 2)
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BUSINESS From owning your own business to leading a large organisation, VU will give you the knowledge, skills and industry connections to forge your dream career path. Studying business at VU gives you access to one of Australia’s most internationally-engaged and progressive business schools.
Why choose VU?
You will study in the heart of We offer a number of pathway We partner with a variety Melbourne’s bustling central options to help you reach your of industry organisations to business district. ultimate study destination. inform our curriculum, provide Our postgraduate business courses Our pathway offerings include the accreditation for many of our are taught at our City Flinders Diploma of Business (Enterprise), courses and facilitate workplace campus, in the heart of Melbourne’s which enables successful graduates learning opportunities. vibrant central business district. to pathway directly into the second Industry partners include: year of the business degree with You will gain extensive hands-on a full year of credit. We also offer • IBM experience through professional direct pathways from our hospitality • Linfox Logistics placements and projects. management diplomas to business • Major Australian banks We bring the real world into our courses, including the Bachelor of courses to prepare you for the Business (Tourism and Hospitality • Oceanic Shipping Agencies workforce through problem-based Management major). • International Congress and learning, industry-sponsored Convention Association projects and work placements. Work We house Australia’s only SAP Integrated Learning is mandatory Next-Gen Lab. • Visit Victoria. in all Bachelor of Business courses Students studying our Master of majoring in hospitality and tourism, Business Analytics and Master Study in our School for the event management and human of Business (Enterprise Resource Visitor Economy. resource management. Planning Systems) have access to the Our hospitality and tourism courses, SAP Next-Gen Lab, where they can from pre-vocational certificates Our research is world-class. benefit from working with industry through to PhDs, are part of VU’s The Australian Government’s clients on real projects using latest School for the Visitor Economy Engagement and Impact Assessment SAP software. The lab builds on VU’s – a new cross-university school 2018 rated VU’s research engagement 20-year partnership with SAP, a providing qualified graduates to in Commerce, Management, Tourism multinational software corporation Victoria’s fast-growing tourism and and Services as ‘high’. We are one of with 388,000 customers worldwide. hospitality sectors. only nine Australian institutions to achieve this top rating.
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37 IN THE WORLD We rank 37 in the world in hospitality and tourism management.* TIER 1 MBA Our MBA has a Tier One rating for its excellent lecturers, small class sizes, student diversity, value-for-money and international study options.**
*ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019 **CEO Magazine 2019 Global MBA Rankings
My course is very responsive to the latest technologies and it provides hands-on experience through VU’s connection with SAP, one of the biggest software providers for Fortune 1000 companies.
Kaustubh Mundada, India Master of Business Analytics (Professional)
39 USINESS B Certificate III in Commercial Cookery / Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery vu.edu.au/courses/international/SIT30816 • vu.edu.au/courses/international/SIT40516
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson Both the Certificate III and Certificate The Certificate IV combines IV provide a strong understanding practical culinary skills with Duration of the hospitality industry, including theoretical management Certificate III: 1 year menu planning, specialised cooking, concepts, preparing (2 semesters of study) food hygiene and sustainable work you for leadership or practices. You will learn how to supervisory positions in Certificate IV: 1.5 years prepare dishes in our state-of-the-art kitchen environments. (3 semesters of study) hospitality training centre, featuring Graduates of the Certificate commercial and demonstration IV can become a head 2020 intakes kitchens, a training bar and a 150- chef, sous chef or chef February, July seat restaurant that has been named de partie (line chef). best training restaurant in Victoria. 2020 fees^ Certificate III: A$6,400 Certificate IV in • Prepare food to meet special • Maintain the quality per semester Commercial Cookery dietary requirements of perishable items Certificate IV: A$6,400 Core Units • Produce cakes, pastries • Monitor work operations per semester • Manage diversity in and breads • Implement and Monitor the workplace • Work effectively as a cook Work Health and English requirement* • Implement and monitor • Plan and cost basic menus Safety Practices IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 environmentally sustainable Elective Units (no band less than 5.0) • Develop menus for special work practices dietary requirements • Manage employee relations Admission requirement • Use food preparation • Coordinate cooking • Develop and implement A secondary school qualification equipment operations a business plan equivalent to an Australian Year • Prepare dishes using basic • Produce desserts • Develop and manage 11 qualification. APolice Records methods of cookery • Manage conflict quality customer Check prior to placements • Prepare appetisers service practices and salads • Manage finances ^A non-tuition material fee of A$570 within a budget • Roster staff applies for the Certificate III and A$885 for • Prepare stocks, • Use hygienic practices • Recruit, select and the Certificate IV to cover the cost of learning sauces and soups induct staff resources, a uniform and cooking equipment. for food safety • Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs • Monitor staff performance *English language requirement (IELTS) and farinaceous dishes • Participate in safe food is based on academic test module handling practices • Establish and conduct • Prepare poultry dishes • Coach others in job skills business relationships • Prepare seafood dishes • Lead and manage people • Prepare meat dishes Diploma of Hospitality Management vu.edu.au/courses/international/SIT50416
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson Gain practical, industry-relevant knowledge in Obtain guaranteed entry into the second staff management, business operations, food and year of VU’s Bachelor of Business upon Duration beverage service and marketing. Apply your skills successful completion of the one-year 1 year (2 semesters of study) in our full-equipped hospitality training centre diploma, or graduate work-ready for featuring commercial and demonstration kitchens, a range of management roles in the a training bar and a 150-seat restaurant that has hospitality industry, including staff and 2020 intakes been named best training restaurant in Victoria. business operations management, February, July There are also practical placement opportunities and business marketing. at top hotels such as Crown Melbourne. 2020 fees^ A$6,300 Core Units Elective Units • Use a computerised reservations or • Manage diversity in Group A English requirement* the workplace operations system IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 • Use hygienic practices • Manage operational plan • Process financial transactions (no band less than 5.0) for food safety • Enhance customer • Develop and implement Group B marketing strategies Admission requirement service experiences A secondary school qualification • Develop and manage • Work effectively in Imported equivalent to an Australian Year quality customer hospitality service • Develop and implement 12 qualification. APolice Records service practices Group C a business plan Check prior to placements • Manage conflict • Make a presentation • Use social media in a business ^Additional non-tuition fees may • Manage finances • Provide responsible be required for this course. Budget within a budget service of alcohol • Coach others in job skills approximately A$660 for additional fees • Prepare and monitor • Operate a bar *English language requirement (IELTS) budgets is based on academic test module • Serve food and beverage • Research and comply with regulatory requirements • Conduct a product tasting for alcoholic beverages • Roster staff • Provide advice on beers, • Lead and manage people Pathway from this course spirits and liqueurs • Monitor work operations • Plan and monitor Diploma of Hospitality Bachelor of Business • Establish and conduct espresso coffee service Management (11 majors to choose from) business relationships 1 year 2 years • Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
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BUSINESS Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management vu.edu.au/courses/international/SIT60316
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson Advance your hospitality operations Obtain guaranteed entry to VU’s Bachelor and leadership skills by learning senior of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Duration management concepts including human Management major) with 12 units (1.5 1.5 years (3 semesters of study) management, marketing strategies and years) of credit upon successful completion business planning. Apply your knowledge of the 1.5-year advanced diploma, or and skills in our full-equipped hospitality graduate work-ready for a range of 2020 intakes training centre featuring commercial and senior management roles including February, July demonstration kitchens, a training bar area manager, operations manager, and a 150-seat restaurant that has been café manager or motel manager. 2020 fees^ named best training restaurant in Victoria. A$6,300 per semester Core Units • Research and comply with Imported English requirement* • Manage diversity in regulatory requirements • Enhance customer IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 the workplace • Lead and manage people service experiences (no band less than 5.0) • Manage finances • Recruit, select and induct staff • Use social media in a business Admission requirement • Manage operational plan • Monitor staff performance A secondary school qualification • Develop and implement • Monitor work operations • Build and launch a small business website equivalent to an Australian Year a business plan • Establish and conduct 12 qualification. APolice Records • Develop and manage quality business relationships Elective Units Check prior to placements customer service practices • Develop and implement See the website for a full list of Electives. ^Additional non-tuition fees may • Manage finances marketing strategies be required for this course. Budget within a budget • Establish and maintain approximately A$755 for additional fees • Prepare and monitor budgets a work health and *English language requirement (IELTS) • Manage physical assets safety system is based on academic test module
Pathway from this course
Advanced Diploma of Bachelor of Business Hospitality Management (Tourism and Hospitality 1.5 years Management major) 1.5 years
Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management vu.edu.au/courses/vahh
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson Develop your business management potential, Employment in the hospitality and get hands-on experience in our award-winning tourism industries is expected to Duration hospitality training centre and gain a thorough grow significantly in the next few 2 years (4 semesters of study) understanding of the fast-growing hospitality years. After graduating, you could and tourism sector. You’ll learn from teachers find employment in the following who are directly involved in the industry, and roles: food and beverage manager; 2020 intakes develop skills in hotel operations management, hotel manager; restaurant manager; February, July food, wine and catering operations, accounting accommodation manager; operations principles for management, marketing and manager; function manager; small 2020 fees^ business communications, contracts, risk and business operator; and event manager. A$6,300 per semester business law, and resort management.
English requirement* Year One Year Two IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Introduction to Hospitality • Customer Centricity and (no band less than 6.0) and Hotel Management Consumer Behaviour • Sustainable Hotel • Room Divisions Operations Admission requirement Operations Management A secondary school qualification • Sustainable Tourism equivalent to an Australian Year • Food, Wine and Catering • Hospitality and 12 qualification. APolice Records Management Hotel Management Check prior to placements • Event Planning and Innovation Challenge Operations • Contracts, Risk and ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required for this course. Budget • Accounting Principles Business Law approximately A$755 for additional fees for Management • Information Systems *English language requirement (IELTS) • Marketing and Business for Management is based on academic test module Communications • Economic Principles • Management, Human for Management Resources and • Statistical Analysis Organisational Behaviour for Management • Industry Business Challenge
Pathway from this course
Associate Degree in Hospitality Bachelor of Business and Hotel Management (Tourism and Hospitality 2 years Management major) 1 year
41 USINESS B Diploma of Business (Enterprise) vu.edu.au/courses/international/VDBE
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders The Diploma of Business (Enterprise) Upon successful completion of this course is your first step towards a successful you will be eligible to transfer into the Duration business career. You will develop broad second year of VU’s Bachelor of Business, or 1 year (2 semesters of study) knowledge in information systems, graduate with a range of skills to commence management and organisation behaviour, entry-level roles including executive officer, marketing, statistics and business law. business administrator, human resources 2020 intakes This course prepares you for direct entry officer, marketing assistant or project officer. February, July into VU’s Bachelor of Business and/or for transition to entry-level employment. 2020 fees A$11,250 per semester Semester 1 Semester 2 • Information Systems • Accounting for English requirement* for Business Decision Making IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 • Management and • Economic Principles (no band less than 5.0) Organisation Behaviour • Integrated Business Admission requirement • Integrated Business Challenge A secondary school qualification Challenge • Business Law equivalent to an Australian • Business Statistics Year 12 qualification
*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module
Pathway from this course
Diploma of Business Bachelor of Business (Enterprise) (11 majors to choose from) 1 year 2 years
Bachelor of Business vu.edu.au/courses/international/BBNS
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry City Flinders, Footscray Park, Our Bachelor of Business provides you with Graduates find recognition VU Sydney^ flexibility and professional development employment in a wide Many of our Bachelor to prepare for the ever-evolving business range of occupations of Business majors are Duration workforce. Develop foundation knowledge and professional accredited — please 3 years (6 semesters of study) in core business studies in your first settings including refer to respective year, then select a major in your second private corporations, course majors. year to become a specialist in your professional service 2020 intakes chosen field. Study majors are listed in firms, the public service, February, July more detail on the following pages. and community sector.
2020 fees A$14,500 per semester First Year Core Units Majors Minors • Accounting for • Accounting • Accounting Decision Making English requirement* • Banking and Finance • Banking and Finance IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Information Systems • Event Management • Event Management (no band less than 6.0) for Business • Financial Risk Management* • Financial Risk Management • Economic Principles • Human Resource • Human Resource Admission requirement • Business Statistics A secondary school qualification Management* Management equivalent to an Australian • Introduction to Marketing • Information Systems • Information Systems Year 12 qualification • Business Law Management Management • Management and • Tourism and Hospitality • International Trade ^Fees, intakes and course structure apply to Melbourne only Organisation Behaviour Management • Management and Innovation *English language requirement (IELTS) • Integrated Business • International Trade • Marketing is based on academic test module Challenge • Management and Innovation • Supply Chain and • Marketing Logistics Management • Supply Chain and • International Engagement Logistics Management • Workplace Engagement • The Entrepreneurial Mindset *Refer to the website for more • Tourism and Hospitality information on these majors. Management • Professional Accounting
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Duration Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition 3 years (6 semesters of study) After developing a This course leads Graduates have the opportunity for solid grounding in to employment in entry into CPA Australia as an associate 2020 intakes business in your first accounting practices, member with the appropriate sequence February, July year, customise your medium and large of units. Entry into the Institute of degree with a major corporations, the public Chartered Accountants in Australia in Accounting. Our sector and not-for- (ICAA) requires the completion of the 2020 fees hands-on approach profit organisations. same sequence of units plus Taxation A$14,500 per semester to learning, coupled Job titles include Law and Practice and Auditing units. with teachers who accountant, business English requirement* are experts in their analyst, auditor, IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 field, will give you financial adviser or (no band less than 6.0) the advantage and taxation consultant. the confidence to get ahead in your career. Admission requirement A secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification
*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as • Accounting Information • Advanced Financial a second major are required Systems Accounting to complete International Business Challenge instead of • Corporate Finance • Applied Business Challenge Applied Business Challenge. • Financial Accounting Or • Corporate Accounting • International Business • Management Accounting Challenge • Corporate Law Or • Auditing
Banking and Finance major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes 3 years (6 semesters of study) Begin your path to a career in banking and Graduates find careers in banking, funds financial services, funds management, treasury, management, financial planning, 2020 intakes financial markets and wealth management. stockbroking, superannuation, insurance, February, July After developing a solid foundation in your first investment, risk management or financial year, this major will develop your understanding institutions. of financial institutions, instruments and 2020 fees markets of the financial services sector. A$14,500 per semester Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as English requirement* • Corporate Finance • Investment and Portfolio a second major are required IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 Management to complete International (no band less than 6.0) • Financial Institutions Business Challenge instead of and Monetary Theory • Applied Business Challenge Applied Business Challenge. Admission requirement • Commercial Banking Or A secondary school qualification and Finance equivalent to an Australian • International Business • International Banking Challenge Year 12 qualification and Finance *English language requirement (IELTS) • Credit and Lending Decisions is based on academic test module • Law of Financial Institutions and Securities
43 USINESS B Information Systems Management major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes 3 years (6 semesters of study) This major provides the fundamental concepts, knowledge This major prepares you to and skills required to facilitate a career in business support the strategic use 2020 intakes analysis, project management or data management of information systems to February, July in a global economy. You will examine information facilitate decision making systems analysis, modelling, development, management within an organisation. techniques and approaches and apply your learning to 2020 fees develop and deliver an information systems project. A$14,500 per semester Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as English requirement* a second major are required IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Business Process Modelling • Information Systems Project to complete International (no band less than 6.0) • Systems Analysis and Design • Applied Business Challenge Business Challenge instead of Applied Business Challenge. • Introduction to Or Admission requirement Database Systems A secondary school qualification • International Business • Cloud Application equivalent to an Australian Challenge Development Year 12 qualification • Introduction to ICT *English language requirement (IELTS) Management is based on academic test module • IT Profession and Ethics
International Trade major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes 3 years (6 semesters of study) Gain a comprehensive understanding of Become a leader in international trade, the economic principles of trade. After with career opportunities in import/export 2020 intakes developing a solid foundation in your first administration, trade negotiations, export February, July year, you will learn how to develop and development, international operations manage trade and investment projects management and international marketing. to facilitate trade between Australia and 2020 fees other countries. You will be able to analyse A$14,500 per semester international markets and propose incentives, policies, interventions, entry strategies and English requirement* harmonisation standards to firms, educational IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 institutions, governments or other bodies. (no band less than 6.0) Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as Admission requirement a second major are required • International • Strategic International to complete International A secondary school qualification Business Context Trade Operations equivalent to an Australian Business Challenge instead of Year 12 qualification • International Economics • Applied Business Challenge Applied Business Challenge. and Finance Or *English language requirement (IELTS) • International Trade Practices is based on academic test module • International Business • Microeconomic Analysis Challenge • International Marketing • International Economic Analysis
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BUSINESS Event Management major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes 3 years (6 semesters of study) After developing a solid grounding in Graduates will be equipped with the business in your first year, customise your skills and knowledge to enter the events 2020 intakes degree with a major in event management. sector after undertaking a range of February, July This major provides a set of integrated studies that will allow then to apply both units to develop a theoretical and practical theoretical and operational knowledge. understanding of the events sector. 2020 fees A$14,500 per semester Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as a second major are required English requirement* • Event Operations • Live Performance to complete International IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Sustainable Operations Management Business Challenge instead of Applied Business Challenge. (no band less than 6.0) • Event Creation and Design • Applied Business Challenge • Introduction to Tourism Or Admission requirement Hospitality and Events A secondary school qualification • International Business equivalent to an Australian • Business Integrated Learning Challenge Year 12 qualification • Business Events
*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module
Marketing major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition 3 years (6 semesters of study) Launch your marketing Career opportunities This marketing major is career with a course that include roles such as accredited by the Australian 2020 intakes provides real-world a solid market analyst, marketing Marketing Institute. February, July foundation in your first year, and communications you will learn marketing officer, fundraising officer, theories and how to brand strategist and social 2020 fees implement practical media coordinator. A$14,500 per semester marketing solutions. You will gain an in-depth English requirement* understanding of customer IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 needs in the marketplace. (no band less than 6.0)
Admission requirement Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as A secondary school qualification • Product and Services • Marketing Planning a second major are required equivalent to an Australian Innovations and Strategy to complete International Year 12 qualification Business Challenge instead of • Integrated Marketing • Applied Business Challenge Applied Business Challenge. *English language requirement (IELTS) Communications Or is based on academic test module • Marketing Research • International Business • Consumer Behaviour Challenge • International Marketing • Marketing Services and Experiences
45 USINESS B Tourism and Hospitality Management major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes 3 years (6 semesters of study) The new specialist tourism and hospitality Whether you choose to work in the public management major will equip you with or private tourism sector, or join a tour 2020 intakes knowledge of the major operational, operator, airline, hotel or resort, you February, July managerial and strategic areas within will graduate with in-depth knowledge the tourism and hospitality industries. about the principles and practices of the Gain valuable insights from industry international tourism and hospitality industry. 2020 fees guest lectures, field trips and workshops A$14,500 per semester and graduate career-ready thanks to our practical, Work Integrated Learning units. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as (no band less than 6.0) • Hotel and Resort • International Trends a second major are required Operations Management and Issues to complete International Admission requirement Business Challenge instead of A secondary school qualification • Introduction to Tourism • Applied Business Challenge Applied Business Challenge. equivalent to an Australian Hospitality and Events Or Year 12 qualification • Tourism Product Design and Delivery • International Business *English language requirement (IELTS) Challenge is based on academic test module • Business Integrated Learning • Revenue Management • Managing Sustainable Destinations
Supply Chain and Logistics Management major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition 3 years (6 semesters of study) Pursue a business career Graduates find careers This business major is in the fast-growing export/ in global and local accredited by the Chartered 2020 intakes import industry with a organisations that deal in Institute of Logistics and February, July major in Supply Chain and importing, exporting and Transport. Logistics Management. shipping, warehousing and After developing a solid distribution. Roles include 2020 fees foundation in your first procurement and distribution A$14,500 per semester year, you will gain skills manager, customs officer, and knowledge in all warehousing and inventory English requirement* aspects of logistics in a controller, stock analyst or IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 sustainable supply chain. researcher. (no band less than 6.0) These include purchasing and procurement of materials, inventory flow Admission requirement and control, storage and A secondary school qualification material handling in equivalent to an Australian warehousing, economics Year 12 qualification of mode of transport, and distribution and shipment. *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as • Operations Management • Supply Chain Analytics a second major are required to complete International • Distribution Management • Applied Business Challenge Business Challenge instead of • Purchasing and Supply Or Applied Business Challenge. Management • International Business • E-Supply Chain Challenge Management • Integrated Supply Chain Management • Transport and Logistics Management
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BUSINESS Management and Innovation major
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes 3 years (6 semesters of study) Become a business leader with this Begin your management career with Management and Innovation business opportunities in strategic management, 2020 intakes major. After developing a solid foundation operations management, change February, July in your first year, you will develop key management, business ethics industry-focused skills in communication, and organisational analysis. negotiation, teamwork, problem 2020 fees solving and strategic thinking. A$14,500 per semester
Majors* Capstone Units *Students undertaking this as English requirement* a second major are required IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • International Marketing • Managing Organisational Change to complete International (no band less than 6.0) • Human Resource Business Challenge instead of Management • Applied Business Challenge Applied Business Challenge. Admission requirement • Strategic Management A secondary school qualification Or equivalent to an Australian • Business Ethics • International Business Year 12 qualification • Innovation and Challenge Entrepreneurship *English language requirement (IELTS) • Knowledge Management is based on academic test module Practices for Innovative Organisation
Master of Business (Industrial Relations/HR Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMIR
Duration Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition 2 years (4 semesters of study) Explore contemporary This masters course could This course is accredited industrial relations and lead you to a career as a by Australian Human 2020 intakes human resource (IR/ human resource manager, Resource Institute. March, July, November HR) management in this employee development specialised Master of planner, employee relations Business. We combine our manager, recruitment 2020 fees in-class teaching with hands- consultant, industrial A$14,850 per semester on experience, giving you relations officer or union the confidence and ability to official or representative. English requirement* manage workplace disputes. If you find work at a IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 management level in HR, (no band less than 6.0) you can expect a salary of around A$97,500 (JobOutlook). Admission requirement A non-cognate (any discipline) degree equivalent to an Australian Year 1 Year 2 Plus undergraduate degree or higher • Work and Organisation • Organisation Change • Business Research Project *English language requirement (IELTS) Systems Management 24 credit points (equivalent is based on academic test module • Business Statistics • Strategic Human to 2 units) from any VU Resource Management postgraduate course • Business Economics (subject to availability) • Strategic Management • Managing Workplace and Business Policy Conflict Or • Business Ethics and • Business Research Methods • Business Research Proposal Sustainability • Performance Management • Business Research Thesis • Human Resource and Rewards Management • Industrial Relations • Law of Employment
47 USINESS B Master of Business (Accounting) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMAK
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, VU Sydney^ This globally-recognised Gain employment across This course is accredited accounting degree provides the private, not-for-profit by CPA Australia and the Duration a strong foundation in and government sectors Institute of Chartered 2 years (4 semesters of study) sustainability and global as a general accountant, Accountants Australia and accounting trends. You will taxation accountant or New Zealand. gain specialist knowledge management accountant. 2020 intakes in accounting, economics March, July, November and finance, and learn the skills to succeed in senior accounting roles. 2020 fees A$14,700 per semester
English requirement* College Core Units • Issues in Contemporary Please check prerequisites IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 Accounting before enrolling. (no band less than 6.0) • Business Economics • Marketing Management • Accounting Systems Or and Processes Admission requirement • Australian Income Tax • Business Research Proposal A non-cognate (any discipline) Law and Practice • Business and Company Law degree equivalent to an Australian • Business Research Thesis • Work and Organisation • Business Ethics and undergraduate degree or higher Sustainability *Students can exit with the Systems Graduate Diploma in Business • Business Research Methods ^Fees, intakes and course structure Core Units (Accounting) if they meet relevant apply to Melbourne only • Managerial Accounting Research Options graduation requirements. *English language requirement (IELTS) • Business Research Project is based on academic test module • Professional Auditing • Financial and Corporate • 24 credit points elective units Accounting from any College of Business postgraduate course (subject • Business Finance to availability)
Master of Business Administration (Professional) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMAB
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders Develop specialist This course leads to general Our MBA received a knowledge and skills management and middle Tier One rating by CEO Duration in accounting, business management positions in Magazine’s 2018 Global 2 years (4 semesters of study) economics, marketing, a variety of industries. Rankings for its excellent human resource Students completing this lecturers, small class management, financial course will graduate with an sizes, student diversity, 2020 intakes analysis and change internationally-recognised value-for-money and March, July, November management. This course certificate in Strategic Leadership international study options. prepares you for senior and Management from the 2020 fees management roles by Institute of Managers and A$16,200 per semester building expertise through Leaders. Students also have the practical assessments opportunity to graduate with the designed to solve real Chartered Manager designation English requirement* business problems. – the highest status that can IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 Australian MBA graduates be achieved as a manager or (no band less than 6.0) have the highest MBA leader internationally. compensation (salary Admission requirement plus bonus) in the A non-cognate (any discipline) world at an average of degree equivalent to an Australian A$142,700 (QS TopMBA undergraduate degree or higher Jobs and Salary Report).
*English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module College Core Units • Art and Practice Research Options • Accounting for Management of Leadership • Business Research Project • Business Statistics • Strategic Management • 24 credit points (equivalent and Business Policy • Business Economics to 2 units) from any VU • Managing Innovation postgraduate course • Work and Organisation and Entrepreneurship (subject to availability) Systems • Organisation Change Or Core Units Management • Business Research Proposal • Financial Analysis • Business Research Methods • Marketing Management • Business Research Thesis • Business Ethics and Elective Options Sustainability • Internship • Strategic Human • Study Tour Resource Management
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BUSINESS Master of Business (Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMMA
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Launch your career in management with this popular Enter management and course. Learn common core units before specialising organisational development roles, Duration in management or international business, with or leadership roles in innovation 2 years (4 semesters of study) specialisations including governance, project and change and business sustainability. management, international financial management, and business practices in China. You will gain hands- 2020 intakes on experience, with assessments designed to solve real March, July, November business problems through simulation or work experience.
2020 fees Core Units Professional Core Units Research Options A$14,850 per semester • Accounting for Management • Managing Workplace • Business Research Project • Business Statistics Conflict • 24 credit points (equivalent English requirement* • Strategic Human to 2 units) from any VU IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 • Business Economics Resource Management postgraduate course (no band less than 6.0) • Work and Organisation (subject to availability) Systems • Art and Practice of Leadership Admission requirement • Business Ethics and Or A non-cognate (any discipline) Sustainability • Operations Management • Business Research Proposal degree equivalent to an Australian • Business Research Methods • Strategic Management • Business Research Thesis undergraduate degree or higher and Business Policy *English language requirement (IELTS) • Managing Innovation is based on academic test module and Entrepreneurship • Organisation Change Management
Master of Change, Innovation and Leadership vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMCH
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Build on your industry experience Graduate for executive roles as a change management to become a change management professional, senior consultant, program/project Duration leader with this world-first master’s manager, and coaching and training professional. 1.5 years (3 semesters of study) program. You will develop Students completing this course will graduate with techniques to build innovative an internationally-recognised certificate in Strategic teams, drive complex change and Leadership and Management from the Institute 2020 intakes adjust quickly to new business of Managers and Leaders. Students also have the March, July, November conditions. Learn to help individuals opportunity to graduate with the Chartered Manager appreciate the complexity that designation – the highest status that can be achieved as 2020 fees surrounds organisational change, a manager or leader internationally. A$15,500 per semester and strengthen their ability to manage change. This program is developed in collaboration with English requirement* industry leaders who also contribute IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 to the delivery of the program. (no band less than 6.0) Core Units Research Options Admission requirement A degree equivalent to an • Business Ethics and • Business Research Project Australian undergraduate Sustainability • 24 credit points (equivalent degree or higher in a cognate • Business Research Methods to 2 units) from any VU (similar) discipline and five years • Professional Core Units postgraduate course of approved work experience, (subject to availability) or an Australian graduate • Financial Analysis certificate (or equivalent) in a • Art and Practice Or similar discipline and five years of Leadership • Business Research Proposal of approved work experience • Advanced Organisational • Business Research Thesis *English language requirement (IELTS) Behaviour is based on academic test module • Organisational Diagnosis and Change • Technological Change and Innovation • Managing Change and Complexity • Strategy and Strategic Change
49 USINESS B Master of Business (Marketing) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMMK
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Broaden your career prospects and prepare for Graduates go on to successful management or leadership roles in the marketing careers in a range of senior Duration industry. Develop key business skills in statistics, marketing and management 2 years (4 semesters of study) economics and sustainability. You will study at VU’s roles, including advertising Victoria Graduate School of Business, featuring high- specialist, market research tech meeting rooms simulating a business centre, analyst, marketing specialist 2020 intakes professional business databases and a specialist and retail manager. March, July, November business library. This course includes a research component – you can focus on a particular area of 2020 fees interest, leading to further postgraduate research. A$14,850 per semester Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 2 English requirement* • Business Statistics • Customer Relationship • Brand and Product IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 Management Management (no band less than 6.0) • Business Economics • Marketing Management • Marketing Strategy • Analysing the Web and Social Networks Admission requirement • Work and Organisation • Consumer Behaviour A non-cognate (any discipline) Systems Research Options Research Options degree equivalent to an Australian • Elective 1* undergraduate degree or higher Year 1, Semester 2 • Business Research Project • Elective 2* • Business Ethics and Or *English language requirement (IELTS) Sustainability Or is based on academic test module • Business Research Proposal • Business Research Methods • Business Research Thesis • Digital Marketing • Marketing Communication *Research elective options 1 and 2 can be chosen from any of the university postgraduate courses (subject to availability).
Master of Business (Supply Chain Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMSM
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders Learn the latest theory and Our graduates find roles in This course is accredited by gain real-world experience supply chain management, the Chartered Institute of Duration in global procurement, logistics, global procurement, Procurement and Supply. 2 years (4 semesters of study) supply chain and logistics sourcing/distribution management, distribution management, enterprise strategies, operations resource planning, project 2020 intakes management and enterprise leadership, transport March, July, November resource planning (ERP). We coordination, warehouse run a world-class research supervising, import/export 2020 fees centre, and many of our and customs management. A$14,850 per semester lecturers are practising professionals with up-to- date industry knowledge English requirement* and connections, making IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 this a respected and (no band less than 6.0) renowned course to study.
Admission requirement Year 1, Semester 1 Core Units Research Options A non-cognate (any discipline) College Core Units degree equivalent to an Australian • Business Analytics • Business Research Project undergraduate degree or higher • Business Statistics • Enterprise Resource • 24 credit points elective units • Business and Company Law Planning Systems from any College of Business *English language requirement (IELTS) • Work and Organisation • International Supply postgraduate course is based on academic test module Systems Chain Structure (subject to availability). Please check prerequisites • Strategic Management • Global Procurement before enrolling. and Business Policy • Business Ethics and Sustainability Or • Supply Chain and • Business Research Proposal Logistics Management • Business Research Thesis • Green Logistics • Operations Management • Business Research Methods
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BUSINESS Master of Business (Tourism and Destination Management) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMBT
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Gain a specialised qualification that will Careers include marketing and equip you to perform in managerial, policy management support roles, roles in Duration development and planning roles within the research and consulting firms, government 2 years (4 semesters of study) rapidly growing tourism and events industries. planning and policy development, The first of its kind in Australia, this course tourism education and management. will prepare you to professionally engage 2020 intakes with contemporary and emerging industry March, July, November issues and developments in the visitor economy. In particular, the course builds on 2020 fees the theme of green growth and sustainability. A$14,850 per semester College Core Units Core Units Research Options English requirement* • Accounting for Management • Predictive Analytics • Business Research Project IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) • Business Economics • Business Ethics and • 24 credit points (equivalent • Marketing Management Sustainability to 2 units) from any VU postgraduate course Admission requirement • Art and Practice of • Work and Organisation (subject to availability) A non-cognate (any discipline) Systems Leadership degree equivalent to an Australian • Business Research Methods Or undergraduate degree or higher • Tourism and Events: Core • Business Research Proposal *English language requirement (IELTS) Concepts and Theory • Business Research Thesis is based on academic test module • Cross-cultural Dimensions of Destination Management • International Tourism Management • Emerging Trends in Tourism and Destination Management • Green Growth Transformation of Destinations
Master of Business Analytics (Professional) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMBI
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Become an industry leader in Enterprise Work in global and local organisations in Resource Planning (ERP) systems with a direct SAP-related fields, or more functional Duration career in business analytics. VU has strong roles in analytics, business intelligence 2 years (4 semesters of study) links with the ERP industry and is a leader or other ERP roles. This course provides in SAP education, offering one of the most opportunities for information technology, comprehensive ERP and business analytics information systems and computer science 2020 intakes programs in the world. This unique course graduates looking to gain a foothold March, July, November presents a comprehensive suite of SAP in corporate ERP/SAP organisations; business intelligence/business analytics (BI/ technology analysts looking to move into 2020 fees BA) software applications and technology a career in business analytics; business A$14,850 per semester that will ensure you remain in high demand analysts looking to move to an SAP-based for today’s business organisations. organisation; and SAP professionals looking to expand their career opportunities. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) College Core Units Core Units Research Options • Management of • Business Process Engineering • Business Research Project Admission requirement Information Technology • Business Analytics • 24 credit points elective units A non-cognate (any discipline) • Information Technology • Predictive Analytics from any College of Business degree equivalent to an Australian Project Management postgraduate course undergraduate degree or higher • Enterprise Resource • Business Statistics (subject to availability). Planning Systems Please check prerequisites *English language requirement (IELTS) • Work and Organisation • Customer Relationship before enrolling. is based on academic test module Systems Management Or • The Information Systems Professional • Business Research Proposal • Business Intelligence Systems • Business Research Thesis • Enterprise Systems Strategy • Business Research Methods
51 USINESS B Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMES
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders, VU Sydney^ VU offers one of the most Our graduates are highly sought in the ERP/SAP comprehensive enterprise resource industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience and learn Duration planning (ERP) and business analytics from teachers who are experts in their field. This 2 years (4 semesters of study) programs in the world. This course course could lead to senior and leadership roles in provides an information systems Information Communications Technology (ICT) as perspective to ERP systems, with VU an ERP analyst, business software manager or SAP 2020 intakes being the first Australian university business consultant. Our graduates have gained March, July, November to use the latest SAP S/4HANA employment in some of Australia’s top organisations, software. Develop the computing including Ernst & Young, Siemens and BHP. 2020 fees and business skills necessary to A$14,850 per semester support the implementation and (Melbourne fee only) maintenance of ERP systems and to gain an understanding of the strategic English requirement* implications these systems have on IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 business growth and development. (no band less than 6.0) College Core Units Core Units Research Options Admission requirement • Computerised Accounting • Business Process Engineering • Business Research Project A non-cognate (any discipline) in an ERP System degree equivalent to an Australian • Enterprise Resource Planning • 24 credit points elective units undergraduate degree or higher • Management of Systems Implementation from any College of Business Information Technology • Business Analytics postgraduate course ^Fees and intakes apply to Melbourne only • Information Technology (subject to availability). • Executive and Mobile Please check prerequisites *English language requirement (IELTS) Project Management Computing is based on academic test module before enrolling. • Work and Organisation • Enterprise Resource Systems Planning Systems Or • Customer Relationship • Business Research Proposal Management • Business Research Thesis • The Information Systems Professional • Organisation Change Management • Business Research Methods
Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems)/ Master of Business Analytics vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMDA
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Flinders Become an industry leader in Graduates are able to work in ERP, business enterprise resource management analytics and SAP process roles, including: Duration planning (ERP) systems and SAP senior and leadership roles in ICT; ERP analyst; 2.5 years (5 semesters of study) with our double masters degree. business analyst; business intelligence; This course will help you increase information prediction; and financial, logistics, your knowledge of ERP system human resources and supply chain analysis. 2020 intakes processes, SAP application, and March, July, November business and predictive analytics. With just two and a half years of 2020 fees full-time study, you’ll graduate A$14,850 per semester with a double masters degree.
English requirement* College Core Units ERP Professional Core Units Capstone Research Project IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 • Computerised Accounting • Business Process Engineering • Business Research Project (no band less than 6.0) in an ERP System • Enterprise Resource Planning Electives • Management of Systems Implementation • 24 credit points elective units Admission requirement Information Technology A cognate (related discipline) • Executive and Mobile from any College of Business degree equivalent to an Australian • Information Technology Computing postgraduate course undergraduate degree or higher Project Management • Enterprise Resource (subject to availability). • The Information Planning Systems Please check prerequisites before enrolling. *English language requirement (IELTS) Systems Professional • Organisation Change is based on academic test module • Business Statistics Management • Work and Organisation Business Analytics Systems Professional Core Units • Business Research Methods • Business Analytics • Predictive Analytics • Customer Relationship Management • Business Intelligence Systems • Enterprise Systems Strategy
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BUSINESS Master of Business Master of Business (ERPS)/ (Administration) Master of Business Analytics vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMPF vu.edu.au/courses/international/BMDB
Take your career to the next level with a Master Gain a competitive edge in ERP or supply of Business Administration (MBA) from VU. chain management, graduating in just two Delivered by the Victoria University Business and a half years of full-time study with a School, our 1.5 year MBA covers a broad double master’s degree. You’ll increase range of business and management disciplines. your knowledge of supply chain management, Tailor your MBA by completing elective units ERP system processes, SAP application, recent in a particular business area of study. developments in sustainability and global trends in business.
The education system in Australia is amazing and the teachers at VU are very friendly and helpful.
Phuong Luu, Vietnam Master of Business (ERPS)
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EDUCATION Teach the young people of the future with a rewarding career in education. We offer a range of courses, from diplomas to undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, giving you the freedom and flexibility to choose your own study path. With extensive teaching experience in real classrooms, our teaching students graduate job ready.
Why choose VU?
You will gain extensive hands-on We partner with a variety of experience through professional industry organisations to inform placements. our curriculum and facilitate HIGH SALARY Bachelor of Education (P-12) students workplace learning opportunities. The average salary of complete 98 days of supervised Industry partners include: secondary school teachers teaching — 25% more placement in Australia is A$78,000 and • childcare centres hours than required by the Victorian primary school teachers is Institute of Teaching. • community organisations A$72,800.* Master of Teaching (Primary • kindergartens Education) students undertake 60+ • libraries 26% BY 2020 days of supervised teaching in a primary school. • museums The number of school students in Australia is expected to rise • primary and secondary schools. You could teach across all levels. to 26% by 2022, requiring more classes and teachers.** VU is one of the only universities Our courses are industry in Australia to offer a Bachelor of accredited. Education (P-12), allowing graduates Accredited courses include: TOP RESEARCH to teach at any school level. The Bachelor of Education (P-12) has 16 • Bachelor of Education We rate as having ‘high research majors to specialise in, from art to engagement’ in Education — biology, and mathematics to music. • Graduate Diploma in Early one of 12 Australian institutions Childhood Education to achieve this top rating.^ • Master of Teaching
(Primary Education) *Job Outlook • Master of Teaching **Australian Council for Educational Research (Secondary Education). ^Australian Government Engagement and Impact Assessment 2018
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care + Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care vu.edu.au/courses/international/CHC30113 • vu.edu.au/courses/international/CHC50113
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson, Gain the skills to provide education and care Upon completion of the diploma, you will St Albans, Werribee to children during their most influential years. be a qualified early childhood educator To enter the Diploma of Early Childhood with skills and knowledge in childhood Duration Education and Care, you will need to successfully development (aesthetic, creative, physical), 0.5 year (1 semester of complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood planning for children with additional study) (Certificate III) Education and Care. The diploma includes five needs, networking and family partnerships, 1 year (2 semesters of study) (Diploma) work placements and a first aid course. first aid, and health and safety.
2020 intakes Diploma of Early Childhood development and wellbeing of and care for children February (Certificate III only), July Education and Care the child in early childhood • CHCDIV002 Promote Core Units • CHCECE018 Nurture Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait 2020 fees • CHCECE001 Develop creativity in children Islander cultural safety A$8,100 per semester (Certificate III) cultural competence • CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance • CHCLEG001 Work legally A$8,100 per semester (Diploma) • CHCECE002 Ensure the health in an education and care service and ethically and safety of children • CHCECE020 Establish and • CHCPRT001 Identify and English requirement* • CHCECE003 Provide implement plans for developing respond to children and IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 care for children cooperative behaviour young people at risk (no band less than 5.0) • CHCECE004 Promote and provide • CHCECE021 Implement strategies • HTLAID004 Provide an healthy food and drinks for the inclusion of all children emergency first aid response in Admission requirement Certificate • CHCECE022 Promote an education and care setting III: A secondary school qualification • CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers children’s agency • HLTWHS003 Maintain work equivalent to an Australian Year 12 health and safety qualification. APolice Records Check • CHCECE007 Develop • CHCECE023 Analyse information and a Working with Children Check to inform learning positive and respectful See the website for full course prior to placements. relationships with children • CHCECE024 Design and implement structure of both programs Diploma: Successful completion • CHCECE009 Use an approved the curriculum to foster children’s of CHC30113 Certificate III in Early learning framework learning and development Childhood Education and care to guide practice • CHCECE025 Embed sustainable or equivalent. A Police Records • CHCECE016 Establish and practices in services operations Check and a Working with Children maintain a safe and healthy • CHCECE026 Work in partnership Check prior to placements. environment for children with families to provide • CHCECE017 Foster the holistic appropriate education
Pathway from this course
^Additional non-tuition fees may be required Certificate III in Early Diplomaof Early Childhood Bachelor of Early for this course, such as government checks ChildhoodEducation and Care Education and Care Childhood Education *English language requirement (IELTS) 0.5 year 1 year 2 years is based on academic test module
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education vu.edu.au/courses/international/EBEC
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Embark on a rewarding career helping young children to Our graduates are job-ready thanks learn in a creative and engaging way. This course gives to the extensive experience they Duration you comprehensive knowledge and understanding gain teaching in real classrooms. 3 years (6 semesters of study) of the curriculum, concepts and teaching strategies of Job titles include kindergarten both the early childhood and primary school sectors, teacher, primary school teacher with significant in-classroom teaching experience. and early childhood educator. 2020 intakes The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and February, July Care offers a pathway into this course for students who do not meet direct entry requirements. 2020 fees^ A$11,700 per semester Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • Personal and Professional • Practice in Partnership 1 • Thinking with Young Children: English requirement* Learning • Practice in Partnership 2 Language and Literacy IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 • Orientation to Education and • Advocacy in Leadership (no band less than 6.0) • History, Philosophy and Early Human Development Childhood Education and Management in Early Childhood Education Admission requirement • ICT in Education for • Engaging with Place through A secondary school qualification the 21st Century Rethinking Childhoods • Practice in Partnership 3 equivalent to an Australia Year • Healthy, Active Individuals and Development • Critical and Contemporary Issues 12 qualification, including and Communities • Engaging with Place in Early Childhood Education study in mathematics • Reconciling Australian through Play • Equity, Social Justice Humanities Education • Materiality in Early Childhood: and Diversity in Early ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required Childhood Education for this course, such as government checks • Educating for STEM Visual and Creative Arts *English language requirement (IELTS) • Numeracy for Education • Moving with Young Children • Thinking with Young Children: Science, Maths and Technology is based on academic test module • Literacy for Education • Music, Movement and Dramatic Arts • Practice in Partnership 4
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EDUCATION Bachelor of Education (P-12) vu.edu.au/courses/international/EBED
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park VU is one of the few Australian You could be employed Upon graduation, universities to offer a teaching in a public or private you will qualify for Duration degree that prepares you to work at primary or secondary accreditation by the 4 years (8 semesters of study) both primary and secondary level. school. Depending on Victorian Institute of You will gain extensive hands- your specialisation, Teaching, which means on experience, with 80 days of you could find a role you will be eligible for 2020 intakes supervised teaching practice and teaching anything from registration to teach February, July an extended fourth-year placement maths, science and across Australia. in rural Australian schools, or English, to creative 2020 fees^ overseas. Our Diploma of Education performance and arts, A$12,600 per semester Studies offers a pathway into this business, health, physical course for students who do not education, psychology, meet direct entry requirements. or welfare studies. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 7.0 (6.5 in Reading and Writing, 7.5 Year 1 Year 2 And in Speaking and Listening) • Personal and • Engaging Students: High • 24 credit points major units Professional Learning Expectations for All • 48 credit points Admission requirement • Orientation to Education • Teaching Primary Option A, B or C A secondary school qualification and Human Development Mathematics 2 Year 4 equivalent to an Australia Year • ICT in Education for • Teaching Primary Science 12 qualification, including study • Curriculum, Assessment the 21st Century in mathematics. Students need to • Creativity and the Arts and Reporting pass a non-academic attributes • Teaching Primary And • Literacy Across the assessment, the CASPer test, Mathematics 1 Continuum 2 and provide a 500 word written • 24 credit points major units • Healthy, Active Individuals • Entering the Profession statement outlining why they and Communities • 24 credit points want to study this course. A Option A, B or C • Teaching Primary Working with Children Check • Reconciling Australian Mathematics 3 Humanities Education Year 3 is required for workplace visits, • Teaching Practicum placements and projects • Educating for STEM • Secondary Specialisation Assessment and Reporting • Implementation of • Literacy Across the Primary Specialisation ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required Continuum 1 • Innovations in Secondary for this course, such as government checks Curriculum and Pedagogy And *English language requirement (IELTS) • 24 credit points major units is based on academic test module Pathway to this course Diploma of Bachelor of See the website for full Education Studies Education (P-12) course structure 1 year 3 years Bachelor of Education Studies vu.edu.au/courses/international/EBST
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Gain teaching skills and knowledge to work Prepare for work with an education in a number of settings outside traditional focus where teacher registration is not Duration schools, including community programs, required, including adult education, care 3 years (6 semesters of study) public and welfare services, mentoring and facility training and support, community tutoring programs, and after-school care. programs, disability work, and recreation While this course does not provide registration and sporting activities. After graduating, 2020 intakes to teach in Australia, you can transfer to the you may progress to our Master of Teaching February, July Bachelor of Education (P-12) after your first (Secondary) or Master of Teaching (Primary year, providing you meet the requirements. Education) and become a registered teacher, 2020 fees^ on meeting the entry requirements. A$12,600 per semester First Year Core Units Year 2 Year 3 English requirement* • Personal and • Arts and Performance - • 12 credit points Minor Unit 3 IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 (6.0 Professional Learning Addressing Disability • 12 credit points Minor Unit 4 in Reading and Writing, 6.0 • Orientation to Education • Curriculum Development • 12 credit points Major Unit 3 in Speaking and Listening) and Human Development and Implementation • 12 credit points Major Unit 4 • ICT in Education for • Digital Life & Learning A secondary school qualification • 12 credit points Major Unit 5 equivalent to an Australian Year the 21st Century • Making the Conditions 12 qualification. A Working • Healthy, Active Individuals for Learning: Ethical • 12 credit points Major Unit 6 with Children Check is and Communities and Reflexive Practice • 12 credit points Major Unit 7 required before placements • Reconciling Australian • 12 credit points Minor Unit 1 • 12 credit points Major Unit 8 Humanities Education ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required • 12 credit points Minor Unit 2 for this course, such as government checks • Educating for STEM See the website for full • 12 credit points Major Unit 1 course structure *English language requirement (IELTS) • Numeracy for Education • 12 credit points Major Unit 2 is based on academic test module • Literacy for Education
Pathway from this course
Bachelor of Bachelor of Education Studies Education Studies 1 year 2 years
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EDUCATION Master of Education vu.edu.au/courses/international/EMED
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Enhance your experience as a professional educator Become an education consultant, by studying the latest theory and research in trainer, manager or health Duration education. This flexible coursework program has professional. Increasingly, a 2 years (4 semesters of study) a particular focus on, and commitment to, social Master of Education is seen as a justice, sustainability and ethical action. Learning from prerequisite for promotion in the passionate and experienced educators, you will gain field of education for qualified 2020 intakes advanced knowledge about the theory and practice school teachers. Please note, February, July of learning and teaching. This course is designed this course does not provide for teachers, principals, community educators, registration to teach in Australia. 2020 fees youth workers, policy makers or any professional A$13,000 per semester whose work has an educational component.
English requirement* Core Units Select 96 credit points (4 IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 • Contemporary Issues in units) from the following (no band less than 6.0) Education and Training elective units: • Education Research • Evaluation Admission requirement Design and Methods • Innovation A degree equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree Select either Option 1 or 2 • Approaches to Learning or higher, in a cognate (similar) Option 1 • Assessment discipline. Provide a professional • E-Learning resumé or curriculum vitae • Capstone Research and submit a 200-word written Investigation • Advanced Quantitative Research Methods statement outlining why you would Plus like to undertake this course. • Positive Education • 24 credit points (1 unit) To undertake the minor thesis • Curriculum & Pedagogy option, the College of Education from the elective unit list • Reforming Pedagogies requires evidence of aptitude for a Option 2 comprehensive research project. • Enhancing Skills • Minor Thesis (Full-Time) and Knowledge *English language requirement (IELTS) • Post-Colonial and is based on academic test module Indigenous Approaches to Learning and Teaching in the 21 Century
Master of Teaching (Primary Education) vu.edu.au/courses/international/EMPE
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry Footscray Nicholson Refine your craft as a teacher Postgraduate study in recognition and open the door to a education is increasingly Upon graduation, Duration broad range of careers in the important in the you will qualify 2 years (4 semesters of study) education industry. You will advancement of a for accreditation gain significant professional professional education by the Victorian experience to prepare you for career. Our Master of Institute of Teaching, 2020 intakes the real world of teaching. Teaching (Primary Education) which means you February, July Through our extensive will prepare you for a career will be eligible for partnerships, you will undertake as a primary school teacher. registration to teach 2020 fees^ over 60 days of supervised You will be eligible to apply across Australia. A$13,000 per semester teaching practice in a primary for primary school teacher school. Through engaging positions after you graduate in classroom discussion and by registering with the English requirement* undertaking research, you Victoria Institute of Teaching IELTS (or equiv.) overall 7.0 (6.5 will be prepared to teach and passing the National in Reading and Writing, 7.5 in all areas of the primary Literacy and Numeracy Test in Speaking and Listening) school curriculum. for Initial Teacher Education.
Admission requirement A degree equivalent to an Year 1, Semester 1 Year 2, Semester 1 Australian undergraduate degree • Epistemologies of Practice • Education Research or higher. Students need to • Language and Literacy Design and Methods pass a non-academic attributes in the Primary Years 1 • Indigenous Perspectives assessment, the CASPer test. A • Teaching and Learning and Standpoints Working with Children Check Primary Mathematics 1 in Education is required before placements. • Language and Literacy Entry requires a completed • Science in Primary Education in the Primary Years 2 supplementary form: vu.edu.au/ Year 2, Semester 2 current-students/your-course/forms/ Year 1, Semester 2 supplementary-admission-forms • Curriculum and Multi- • Entering the Profession modal Learning and Becoming Critical ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required • Primary Health and • Teaching and Learning for this course, such as government checks Physical Education Primary Mathematics 2 *English language requirement (IELTS) • Humanities in • Primary Curriculum is based on academic test module Primary Education Specialisation 1 • The Arts and Design in • Primary Curriculum Primary Education Specialisation 2
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EDUCATION Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) vu.edu.au/courses/international/EMES
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Nicholson This course will enable you to prepare for Become a secondary school teacher registration as a secondary teacher. You or take on a role within a range of Duration will gain significant workplace learning educational-related industries and 2 years (4 semesters of study) experience, and prepare to teach in a wide organisations. Students have over range of disciplines including business, 60 days of supervised teaching. English, health, mathematics, physical 2020 intakes education, science and technology. February, July Units Plus Elective Units 2020 fees^ A$13,000 per semester • Epistemologies of Practice • Specialisation Curriculum • Evaluation • Critical Literacy for and Pedagogy A • Innovation Diverse Communities • Specialisation Curriculum • Approaches to Learning English requirement* and Pedagogy B IELTS (or equiv.) overall 7.0 (6.5 • Teacher as Practitioner • Assessment in Reading and Writing, 7.5 and Researcher • Specialisation Assessment • E-Learning in Speaking and Listening) • Curriculum and Multi- and Reporting modal Learning • Specialisation Innovations in • Positive Education Admission requirement • Education Research Curriculum and Pedagogy • Contemporary Issues in A degree equivalent to an Education and Training Design and Methods And Australian undergraduate degree • Curriculum & Pedagogy or higher that meets the Victorian • Indigenous Perspectives and • Capstone Research Institute of Teaching specialisation Standpoints in Education Investigation • Enhancing Skills and Knowledge requirements. A Working with • Entering the Profession • 24 credit points (1 unit) Children Check is required before and Becoming Critical from elective units • Post-Colonial and placements. Entry requires a Indigenous Approaches completed supplementary form: to Learning and Teaching in the 21 Century vu.edu.au/current-students/your-course/ ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required forms/supplementary-admission-forms for this course, such as government checks *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module
Diploma of Education Studies vu.edu.au/courses/international/EDES Pathway from this course Achieve your dream of becoming a We help you build the literacy and teacher – even if you missed selection numeracy skills needed for a career Diploma of Bachelor of for the Bachelor of Education. This in education, over a longer 16-week Education Studies Education (P-12) education course prepares you to enter semester. Successful completion earns 1 year 3 years the second year of a teaching degree. you a place in the second year of the Bachelor of Education (P-12), where you’ll learn to teach all age groups.
I undertook work placements in five different schools. My final placement school is where I’m now working as a teacher and Year 9 coordinator and adviser.
Troy Flores, Australia Diploma of Education Studies
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ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Our history began as a technical school more than 100 years ago, so we often say that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is in our DNA. Our STEM courses combine strong theoretical foundations with industry experience so that you can apply your knowledge to the real world, making you a lucrative employee upon graduation.
Why choose VU?
Our engineering and science We partner with a variety of Our research is world class. discipline includes five industry organisations to inform We scored 5 stars (well above engineering specialisations. our curriculum, pave the way for world standard) in Engineering and We also offer building powerful research and provide Electrical and Electronic Engineering, design, building surveying, workplace learning opportunities. and 4 stars (above world standard) construction management and Industry partners include: in Mathematical Sciences, Applied project management. Mathematics and Chemical • Australian Defence Force Engineering, in the 2018 Excellence You will gain extensive hands-on • Engineers Australia in Research for Australia ratings. experience through professional • Melbourne Water placements and projects using You could build a race car. industry-standard equipment • Metro Trains VU Motorsport is a student-run club and techniques. • VicRoads. where mechanical engineering We bring the real world into our students design, build and race a courses to prepare you for the You will learn in state-of-the-art racing car. workforce through problem-based facilities. learning, industry-sponsored We encourage, inspire and Our laboratories are designed for projects and work placements. Our promote women in engineering. specialised areas including hydraulics, engineering students complete thermodynamics, analytical chemistry, Our Women in Science & Engineering 12 weeks of industry placement. biotechnology, information (WISE) program supports our students Students studying our undergraduate technology, power engineering and and inspires women to choose engineering courses can also apply mechanics. Our research and testing engineering and science careers. for free student membership to facilities for fire safety are among Engineers Australia, which includes the most sophisticated in Australia. access to career services and online learning tools.
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Honours)Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Electronic and Engineering) Australia Dassanayake, Kav Authority is to manage activity, issues, risks and issues, activity, manage to Authority is back, Looking perfect VU the was incidents. choice. It GINEERING AND SCIENCE EN Diploma of Engineering vu.edu.au/courses/international/VDEN
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders A pathway to VU’s Bachelor of Diploma graduates have To gain professional Engineering (Honours) courses, the necessary skills for accreditation from Duration this course is designed to help entry-level positions in Engineers Australia, 1 year (2 semesters of study) you transfer into the second year public and private sectors students must complete of engineering specialisations of engineering, including an additional three years (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and water, road, automotive and at the degree level. 2020 intakes Electronics, Architectural) or to manufacturing industries. February, July apply for other undergraduate As a pathway course, courses. You will learn foundation most students continue 2020 fees skills in mathematics, physics to the second year of A$14,100 per semester and problem solving. The first Bachelor of Engineering year of this diploma costs less (Honours) courses at VU. than the first year of Bachelor of English requirement* Engineering courses, and you IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 will benefit from strong academic (no band less than 5.0) support over longer semesters.
Admission requirement A secondary school qualification Year 1, Semester 1 Year 1, Semester 2 equivalent to an Australian • Engineering Mathematics 1 • Engineering Mathematics 2 Year 12 qualification, including • Engineering Physics 1 • Engineering Physics 2 study in mathematics • Engineering in the • Engineering Fundamentals *English language requirement (IELTS) Community • Introduction to is based on academic test module • Problem Solving Engineering Design for Engineers
Pathway from this course
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Diploma of Engineering all specialisations 1 year 3 years
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHCM
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park This course gives you the knowledge and skills Graduates are qualified to pursue a variety to manage large-scale residential, commercial of roles including construction manager, Duration and industrial construction projects. You will project manager, quantity surveyor, building 4 years (8 semesters of study) gain valuable expertise in various areas of technician, building surveyor, building building and civil-engineering, enabling you contractor, estimator, contract administrator, to enter roles overseeing the building process, facilities manager, and property developer. An 2020 intakes from design to development, and construction honours degree helps fulfill the requirements February, July to operation. Our industry contacts and of the Australian Institute of Building. focus on real-world experience ensure you will be job-ready when you graduate. 2020 fees A$15,000 per semester First Year Core Units Year 2, Semester 2 Year 3, Semester 2 English requirement* • Maths for Builders • Building Development • Professional Estimating IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Basic Structural Mechanics and Compliance • Construction Economics (no band less than 6.0) • Structural Principles • Building Materials • Construction Law in Construction • Risk and Safety Management Admission requirement • Research Methods A secondary school qualification • Fundamentals of • Building Systems Year 4, Semester 1 equivalent to an Australian Building Construction and Services • Procurement Management Year 12 qualification • Building Science Year 3, Semester 1 • Construction Management • Measurement and Estimating • Building and Construction *English language requirement (IELTS) • Advanced Construction is based on academic test module • Built Environment Surveying Communication and Skills • High Rise Development • Research Project 1 • Building Design and Compliance Year 4, Semester 2 Documentation • Construction Site Operations • Cost Planning and Control Year 2, Semester 1 • Project Management Practice • Research Project 2 • Building and • 24 credit points (equivalent Construction Studies to 2 units) selected from the • Building Contract Building Compliance minor Documentation
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Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Develop knowledge and skills in architectural With a wide range of career options, you can design, building legislation and auditing, choose to work for architects, contractors, Duration building codes, sustainability, building developers, engineers, government bodies, 3 years (6 semesters of study) services and professional practice. You will consultancy practices and corporations conduct site visits and work on real industry with large building portfolios, or become briefs, with classes taken alongside students a self-employed entrepreneur. 2020 intakes from construction management, building February, July surveying and engineering programs in a studio-based learning environment. 2020 fees A$15,000 per semester First Year Core Units Year 2, Semester 1 Year 3, Semester 1 • Maths for Builders • Architectural History • Project Management Practice English requirement* • Basic Structural Mechanics and Analysis • Residential Sustainable IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Building Contract Design (no band less than 6.0) • Structural Principles in Construction Documentation • Urban Design and Admission requirement • Fundamentals of • Built Environment 1 Development A secondary school qualification Building Construction • Architectural Design • Applied Project 1 equivalent to an Australian • Building Science and Theory Year 3, Semester 2 Year 12 qualification • Measurement and Estimating Year 2, Semester 2 • Building Services *English language requirement (IELTS) • Built Environment • Risk and Safety Management Management is based on academic test module Communication and Skills • Built Environment 2 • Complex Construction • Building Design • Building Systems • Commercial Documentation and Services Sustainable Design • Building Development • Applied Project 2 and Compliance
Bachelor of Building Surveying vu.edu.au/courses/international/NBBS
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Gain knowledge and skills in building and Upon graduation, you will be construction legislation, inspection procedures, qualified to work as a registered Duration safety and design, and sustainable building surveyor. Building surveyors 3 years (6 semesters of study) construction. With our industry connections, are responsible for interpreting you will have opportunities to learn in and enforcing laws and regulations workplaces including Engineers Australia and controlling building and construction. 2020 intakes the National Measurement Institute. You will February, July also learn at VU’s Centre for Environmental Safety and Risk Engineering, which includes 2020 fees state-of-the-art fire testing facilities. A$15,000 per semester First Year Core Units Year 2, Semester 1 Year 3, Semester 1 English requirement* • Maths for Builders • Building Planning Process • High Rise Development IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Basic Structural Mechanics • Building Regulations and Compliance (no band less than 6.0) • Built Environment • Building and • Advanced Building Surveying Admission requirement Communication and Skills Construction Studies • Project Management Practice A secondary school qualification • Fundamentals of • Performance Based • Applied Project 1 equivalent to an Australian Building Construction Solutions for Building Year 3, Semester 2 Year 12 qualification • Building Design Year 2, Semester 2 • Building Services Documentation *English language requirement (IELTS) • Building Systems Management is based on academic test module • Structural Principles and Services • Construction Economics in Construction • Building Materials • Complex Construction • Measurement and Estimating • Risk and Safety Management • Applied Project 2 • Building Science • Building Development and Compliance
63 GINEERING AND SCIENCE EN Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHEA
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park This course covers the Graduates can find This course is accredited by processes of constructing safe careers within architecture, Engineers Australia (EA) and Duration and sustainable buildings. engineering and graduates are eligible to apply 4 years (8 semesters of study) Architectural engineering construction firms. Job for graduate membership. EA is students can take advantage titles include design a signatory to the Washington of six-month placements at engineer, building Accord, which gives mutual 2020 intakes the University of Nebraska, services engineer, recognition of engineering degrees February, July home to some of the largest hydraulic engineer, for signatory organisations. engineering and construction estimator and structural 2020 fees companies in the US. Students engineer. There are A$16,750 per semester are required to complete 12 only two accredited weeks of industry placement to architectural engineering give them the practical programs in Australia, English requirement* experience needed to therefore demand for IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 confidently begin their career. graduates is high. (no band less than 6.0)
Admission requirement First Year Core Units • Solid Mechanics • Applied Project 1 A secondary school • Algebra and Calculus • Engineering Materials • Applied Project 2 qualification equivalent & Construction • Project Management to an Australian Year 12 • Engineering Physics 1 • Introduction to Structural qualification, including study in • Engineering and • Research Methods Engineering Design mathematics the Community Year 4 • Fluid Mechanics 1 • Problem Solving for Engineers • Residential Sustainable Design *English language requirement (IELTS) • Building HVAC Systems is based on academic test module • Engineering Mathematics 2 • Research Project 1 • Engineering Physics 2 • Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Professional Engineering • Introduction to Practice Year 3 Engineering Design • Architectural Lighting • Engineering Fundamentals • Commercial and Acoustics Sustainable Design Year 2 • Research Project 2 • Structural Analysis • Architectural Design • Sustainable Energy Systems and Theory • Structural Engineering Design 1 • Advanced Engineering Design • Building Development • Engineering Applications and Compliance • Electrical Machines
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-demand career Upon graduation, This course is accredited by designing practical and sustainable pursue a career as a Engineers Australia (EA) and Duration community infrastructure. The civil infrastructure graduates are eligible to apply 4 years (8 semesters of study) course covers the planning, design, engineer, civil design for graduate membership. construction and management of engineer, construction EA is a signatory to the essential community infrastructure, engineer, engineering Washington Accord, which 2020 intakes including: commercial and industrial technician or gives mutual recognition February, July buildings, water supply, irrigation environmental of engineering degrees for and flood protection, bridges, roads engineer. signatory organisations. and transport systems, port harbour 2020 fees and airport facilities. Students are A$16,750 per semester required to complete 12 weeks of industry placement to give them English requirement* the practical experience needed IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 to confidently begin their career. (no band less than 6.0)
Admission requirement Core First Year Units Year 2, Semester 2 • Structural Engineering A secondary school • Algebra and Calculus • Introduction to Structural Design 1 qualification equivalent • Engineering Physics 1 Engineering Design • Research Methods to an Australian Year 12 • Geomechanics Year 4, Semester 1 qualification, including • Engineering and study in mathematics the Community • Hydraulics • Environmental Engineering 1 • Problem Solving for Engineers • Highway Engineering • Urban Development *English language requirement (IELTS) and Transportation is based on academic test module • Engineering Mathematics 2 • Year 3, Semester 1 • Engineering Physics 2 • Structural Analysis • Research Project 1 • Introduction to • Geotechnical Engineering • Professional Engineering Practice Engineering Design • Hydrology and • Engineering Fundamentals Water Resources Year 4, Semester 2 Year 2, Semester 1 • Project Management • Structural Engineering Design 2 • Solid Mechanics Year 3, Semester 2 • Research Project 2 • Engineering Materials • Hydraulic Engineering • Advanced Engineering Design & Construction • Civil Engineering Design 1 • Engineering Surveying • Engineering Applications • Fluid Mechanics 1 64 GINEERING AND SCIENCE EN Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHEM
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park Mechanical engineers use Our graduates are known in This course is accredited by in-depth knowledge of the industry as well-rounded, Engineers Australia (EA) and Duration the physical sciences and accredited engineers, with graduates are eligible to apply 4 years (8 semesters of study) mathematics to invent highly sought-after technical for graduate membership. new products, devices and problem solving skills. EA is a signatory to the and processes as well as You could find work as a Washington Accord, which 2020 intakes generate solutions to a mechanical engineer, design gives mutual recognition February, July broad range of engineering engineer, product engineer, of engineering degrees for challenges. Students are product innovation engineer, signatory organisations. 2020 fees required to complete development engineer, A$16,750 per semester 12 weeks of industry production engineer, sales placement to give them engineer, systems engineer, the practical experience production manager and English requirement* needed to confidently engineering manager. IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 begin their career. (no band less than 6.0) First Year Core Units Year 2, Semester 2 Year 3, Semester 2 Admission requirement A secondary school • Algebra and Calculus • Fundamentals of Electrical • Research Methods qualification equivalent • Engineering Physics 1 and Electronic Engineering • Design of Mechanical Systems to an Australian Year 12 • Engineering and • Numerical Modelling of • Manufacturing Materials qualification, including Mechanical Systems the Community • Fluid Mechanics 2 study in mathematics • Thermodynamics 1 • Problem Solving for Engineers Year 4, Semester 1 *English language requirement (IELTS) • Dynamics • Engineering Mathematics 2 • Research Project 1 is based on academic test module Year 3, Semester 1 • Engineering Physics 2 • Professional Engineering • Introduction to • Project Management Practice Engineering Design • Engineering Analysis • Mechanical Vibrations and Modelling • Engineering Fundamentals • Finite Element Analysis • Thermodynamics 2 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 4, Semester 2 • Stress Analysis • Solid Mechanics • Research Project 2 • Fluid Mechanics 1 • Sustainable Energy Systems • Mechanical Engineering • Advanced Engineering Design Design • Advanced Engineering • Introduction to Analysis Engineering Materials Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) vu.edu.au/courses/international/NHEE
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park Position yourself at the exciting This course will prepare This course is accredited by edge of electronic design, power you for a career as Engineers Australia (EA) and Duration generation and communications. an electrical engineer, graduates are eligible to apply 4 years (8 semesters of study) Learn how to design complex electronic engineer, for graduate membership. electronic equipment, manage communications EA is a signatory to the large industrial manufacturing engineer, power Washington Accord, which 2020 intakes plants and substations, design engineer or embedded gives mutual recognition February, July and manage communications software engineer. of engineering degrees for infrastructure and design and Graduates can find signatory organisations. program microprocessor-based employment in a range 2020 fees embedded systems. Students are of industries including A$16,750 per semester required to complete 12 weeks of robotics, renewable industry placement to give them energy, transport and English requirement* the practical experience needed manufacturing. IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 to confidently begin their career. (no band less than 6.0) First Year Core Units Year 2, Semester 2 • Signal Processing Admission requirement A secondary school • Algebra and Calculus • Linear Systems with • Research Methods qualification equivalent • Engineering Physics 1 MATLAB Applications Year 4, Semester 1 to an Australian Year 12 • Engineering and • Power System Supply • Electrical Power Systems, qualification, including the Community Chain Management Analysis and Operation study in mathematics • Problem Solving for Engineers • Analogue Electronics • Research Project 1 *English language requirement (IELTS) • Engineering Mathematics 2 • Engineering Design • Professional Engineering is based on academic test module and Practice 2B • Engineering Physics 2 Practice Year 3, Semester 1 • Introduction to • Finite Element Analysis Engineering Design • Introduction to Year 4, Semester 2 Control Systems • Engineering Fundamentals • Mobile Networks and • Electrical Machines Year 2, Semester 1 Communications • Digital Systems • Electrical Circuits • Research Project 2 • Project Management • Computer Programming • Sustainable Energy Systems for Electrical Engineers Year 3, Semester 2 • Advanced Engineering Design • Telecommunications • Embedded Systems • Engineering Design • Analogue and Digital and Practice 2A Transmission 65 GINEERING AND SCIENCE EN 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 in a range of the fast-growing electrical power and organisations including telecommunications Duration telecommunications industries with a operators and equipment manufacturers; 2 years (4 semesters of study) strong emphasis on real-world problem microelectronic and electronic design solving and international trends. companies; and power generation and Students acquire specialist skills through distribution corporations. Embark on a long- 2020 intakes a combination of coursework, design lasting career as an instrument designer, February, July exercises and research, with the opportunity energy economist, telecommunications to develop and implement innovative engineer, telecommunications network 2020 fees telecommunication and power distribution engineer, power engineer supervisor A$16,600 per semester solutions. Our industry and government or power project coordinator. partners include CSIRO, Dairy Innovation Australia, Melbourne Water and Telstra. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) Common Units Research Units Select 48 credit points • Research Thesis 1 Admission requirement (4 units) from the following: • Research Thesis 2 A degree equivalent to an • Principles of Project Australian undergraduate degree Management Or or higher, in a similar discipline • Project Planning and Control • Research Project Specialisations *English language requirement (IELTS) • Project Management is based on academic test module and People • Telecommunications • Project Stakeholder • Electrical Power Management • Project Risk Management • Art and Practice of Leadership • Work and Organisation Systems • Strategic Management and Business Policy
Master of Project Management vu.edu.au/courses/international/NMPM
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park Expand your job opportunities by Gain employment This course is accredited studying to become a project manager managing projects in and endorsed by the Duration in your chosen field. You’ll gain a private business or the Australian Institute of 2 years (4 semesters of study) diverse and in-demand skill-set for a public sector working Project Management challenging and rewarding career. By for companies such and the Project incorporating work-based scenarios as Grocon, Leighton Management Institute 2020 intakes and projects, as well as opportunities Contractors, Major USA as a registered February, July for research, this course ensures Projects Victoria or for project management relevance for those concurrently a project management course provider. 2020 fees employed and wanting to broaden consulting firm. A$15,650 per semester their professional expertise or others wanting to pursue higher level, applied scholarship. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) Year 1 Plus • Organisation Change Admission requirement Management A non-cognate (any discipline) • Fundamentals of • Research Project Part A degree equivalent to an Australian Project Management • Research Project Part B • Project Program and undergraduate degree or higher • Project Planning and Control Portfolio Management Or • Project Management • Project Management *English language requirement (IELTS) Research Thesis 1 Practice is based on academic test module and People • Research Methods And • Project Management and Information Technology And 48 credit points from the electives list • Project Procurement • 48 credit points from Management Electives the below electives list • Project Stakeholder Year 2 • Art and Practice Management of Leadership • Principles of Project • Project Risk Management Management • Work and Organisation Systems • Project Investment Analysis • Project Governance • Managing Innovation • Project Construction and Entrepreneurship Management
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VU’s bachelor degree combines different streams of engineering in the first year so you can really explore a variety of topics and find your strength.
Cheuk Yin Wai, China Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
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HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES Enter a rewarding and enriching career improving the health and wellbeing of others with our range of health courses, including psychology, biomedicine and dermal sciences. With extensive clinical placements, world-class facilities and outstanding employment outcomes, VU is a top choice for your health studies.
Why choose VU?
Our students gain hands-on We partner with a variety of Our courses are industry skills and experience in real industry organisations to inform accredited. workplaces and simulated our curriculum, pave the way for These courses include: learning environments. powerful research and provide Health students train at Western workplace learning opportunities. • Diploma of Nursing Health and Werribee Mercy Hospital, Industry partners include: • Bachelor of Psychological Studies and through partnerships with more • Ambulance Victoria than 200 clinical agencies. We also • Bachelor of Nursing operate a A$52 million medical • University College of Osteopathy • Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) research and training complex at • Melbourne Health Sunshine Hospital in partnership with • Master of Health Science Western Health and the University • Royal Women’s Hospital (Osteopathy) of Melbourne. • Royal Children’s Hospital. • Bachelor of Health Science Paramedicine students complete • Bachelor of Social Work 360 hours of clinical placement with Our state-of-the-art facilities Ambulance Victoria, commencing in include multimillion dollar • Bachelor of Dermal Sciences. their first year. medical simulation laboratories and observation areas. Our research is world class. Our nursing clinical placement program includes 800 professional These suites are fitted with the latest We scored 5 stars (well above world practice hours and 140 clinical mannequin technology and lifelike standard) in Nursing, Medical simulation hours. medical emergency scenarios, Physiology, and Public Health and placing our nursing, midwifery and Health Sciences, and 4 stars (above paramedic graduates at the forefront world standard) in Biological Sciences, of the booming health economy. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Food Sciences and Medical and Health Sciences in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia ratings.
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We scoredWe five stars for developing the skills of our Psychology students.* *Good Universities Guide 2019 We scored We five stars for full-time employment rates in Health Services and Support.* HIGH SALARY HIGH Our Health Services and Support graduates earn an average starting salary of A$64,700.* Rhian Stavely, AustraliaRhian Stavely, Bachelor Doctor and Science of Biomedical of Philosophy
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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, Werribee Study one of the great caring VU nursing graduates are Those who successfully complete professions and embark known for their extensive this course may apply to the Duration on a rewarding career as a practical experience before Australian Health Practitioner 2 years (4 semesters of study) Division 2 Enrolled Nurse. they even enter the workforce. Regulation Agency as a Gain hands-on experience On completion of this course Division 2 Enrolled Nurse. in our ward simulation labs you will receive credit to enter 2020 intakes as well as clinical experience the Bachelor of Nursing. February, June through course placements.
2020 fees^ A$9,500 per semester Core Units • HLTENN005 Contribute to • HLTENN015 Apply nursing English requirement* • CHCDIV001 Work with nursing care of a person practice in the primary IELTS (or equiv.) overall 7.0 diverse people with complex needs health care setting (no band less than 7.0) • CHCDIV002 Promote • HLTENN006 Apply principles • HLTINF001 Comply with Admission requirement Aboriginal and / or Torres of wound management in infection prevention and control A secondary school qualification Strait Islander cultural safety the clinical environment policies and procedures equivalent to an Australian Year 12 • CHCPRP003 Reflect • HLTENN007 Administer and • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work qualification. APolice Records Check and on and improve own monitor medicines and practices for direct client care Working with Children Check. Students professional practice intravenous therapy Electives must be at least 18 years on their first • HLTENN008 Apply legal placement. A Literacy and Numeracy • HLTAAP002 Confirm • CHCPOL003 Research and physical health status and ethical parameters apply evidence to practice Test is required prior to enrolment. to nursing practice Applicants must also be able to • HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond • HLTENN010 Apply a palliative to client health information • HLTENN009 Implement and approach in nursing practice demonstrate that they meet the monitor care for a person with requirements of the Nursing and • HLTENN001 Practise nursing mental health conditions • HLTENN025 Implement Midwifery Board of Australia’s within the Australian and monitor care for a (NMBA) English language registration health care system • HLTENN011 Implement and person with diabetes standard. More information at monitor care for a person • HLTENN002 Apply with acute health problems • HLTWHS006 Manage personal vu.edu.au/courses/HLT54115 communication skills stressors in the work environment in nursing practice • HLTENN012 Implement and monitor care for a person with Imported Pathway from this course • HLTENN003 Perform clinical chronic health problems • BSBMED301 Interpret and assessment and contribute • HLTENN013 Implement and apply medical terminology to planning nursing care appropriately Diploma of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing monitor care of the older person • HLTENN004 Implement, monitor 2 years 2 years and evaluate nursing care plans ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required for this course, such as a uniform, equipment and/or government/medical checks. Budget approximately A$860 for additional fees *English language requirement (IELTS) Bachelor of Nursing is based on academic test module vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBNB
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition St Albans This course is designed Career options for a You will graduate qualified to meet the needs of registered nurse include to register as a Division 1 Duration contemporary practice working in settings such Registered Nurse with the 3 years (6 semesters of study) within a range of as medical/surgical, Nursing and Midwifery Board healthcare settings. mental health, emergency, of Australia. This course is You will develop the orthopaedics, radiology, accredited by the Australian 2020 intakes knowledge and skills for research, eye and ear, Nursing and Midwifery February practice at a beginning paediatric and residential Accreditation Council. level as a general or care. This course will 2020 fees^ mental health nurse. prepare you for a career A$14,200 per semester Our graduate nurses are as a registered nurse, highly skilled healthcare nursing manager, nursing professionals with educator or as a clinical English requirement* scientific knowledge and nurse specialist. IELTS (or equiv.) overall 7.0 skills developed through (no band less than 7.0) education and practice.
Admission requirement A secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification, with study Year 1, Semester 1 • Pathophysiology & Quality • Nursing and Complex Care in maths or all three science subjects (physics, • Indigenous Health Use of Medicines 1 Year 3, Semester 2 chemistry and biology). Prior to placements, and Wellbeing • Year 2, Semester 2 students must complete a Police Records Check, • Nursing and the Community a Working with Children Check and declare their • Anatomy and Physiology 1 • Nursing and Acute Care 2 • Professional Practice 5 health and immunisation status. English language • Foundations in Nursing 1 • Nursing and Mental Health 2 Electives requirements for registration may exist for students • Professional Studies 1 • Professional Practice 3 schooled outside of Australia. Students must • Neonatal Nursing comply with the Clinical Practicum Policies Year 1, Semester 2 • Pathophysiology & Quality • Cardiac Nursing Use of Medicines 2 • Population Health • Paediatric Nursing Year 3, Semester 1 • Anatomy and Physiology 2 • Perioperative Nursing • Working With Evidence ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required for this course, • Foundations in Nursing 2 • Mental Health and Illness such as a uniform, equipment and/or government/medical • Professional Practice 4 checks. Budget approximately A$280 for additional fees • Professional Practice 1 Year 2, Semester 1 • Professional Studies 2 & *English language requirement (IELTS) is Interprofessional Practice based on academic test module • Nursing and Acute Care 1 • Nursing and Mental Health 1 • Professional Practice 2 70
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melbourne) CRICOS Provider No. 02475D (Sydney), RTO Code 3113 EALTH, SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGY DERMAL AND H Bachelor of Psychological Studies vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABPA
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Park This degree allows you Prepare you for a career This course is accredited to combine studies in as a counsellor, welfare by the Australian Duration psychology with an Arts worker, community worker, Psychological 3 years (6 semesters of study) major of your choice. Explore researcher, policy maker or Accreditation Council. human behaviour, motivation, market researcher. With a relationships, communication postgraduate qualification, 2020 intakes and cognitive processes. You graduates can become February, July will complete a fieldwork registered psychologists. develop experience in a field Postgraduate students train 2020 fees related to your studies. at VU’s Psychology Clinic. A$14,200 per semester First Year Core Units Year 2, Semester 2 Plus English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Introduction to Sociology • Psychology 2B • 12 credit points (no band less than 6.0) • Psychology 1A • Quantitative Social (equivalent to one unit) of elective studies • Psychology 1B Research Methods 1 Admission requirement • 12 credit points (equivalent • Organisational Skills 1 • 2 credit points (equivalent A secondary school qualification to one unit) of electives to one unit) of minor studies equivalent to an Australian • Foundations of Electives Year 12 qualification Psychological Research • 12 credit points (equivalent to one unit) of minor studies • Counselling Theory • Foundations of Social and Practice *English language requirement (IELTS) Science Research Year 3, Semester 1 is based on academic test module • Group Behaviour • Introduction to Public • Research Methods Health and Wellness in Psychology • Organisations and Work • Interpersonal Skills • History and Theories • Psychobiology and Communication in Psychology • Psychoanalysis Year 2, Semester 1 • Fieldwork • Psychology of Adjustment • Psychology 2A • 12 credit points (equivalent • Psychological Assessment to one unit) of minor studies • Intercultural and • Cognitive Psychology Year 3, Semester 2 Developmental Issues Minors in Psychology • Psychological Issues • Gender Studies • Qualitative Social in the Workplace Research Methods 1 • Clinical Aspects • History • 12 credit points (equivalent of Psychology • Sociology to one unit) of minor studies • Health and Nutrition • Health • Interpersonal Organisation Skills 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 3 years (6 semesters of study) health and disease of the human body. You treat diseases. This course will prepare will gain in-depth knowledge of human you for a career as a medical researcher, physiology, combined with essential skills wellness consultant, lifestyle manager, 2020 intakes in critical analysis and communication. scientific journalist or science laboratory February This course could lead to entry into other specialist. Biomedical sciences graduates allied health courses, including medicine. can find work in pharmaceutical or 2020 fees^ Studies include functional anatomy, nutrition companies, hospitals and medical A$15,350 per semester nutrition, pathophysiology, immunology clinics, and research organisations. and clinical genetics. This course offers a fourth year (Honours) program, with English requirement* the possibility of a master’s and PhD. IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) First Year Core Units Majors Admission requirement • Biological Systems • Human Physiology A secondary school qualification • Mathematics and Statistics • Molecular Cell Biology equivalent to an Australian Year for Biomedicine 12 qualification with study in • Minors one of the following: biology, • Functional Anatomy • Anatomy & Integrated chemistry, health & human of the Trunk Physiology development, mathematics • Functional Anatomy • Molecular Cell Biology (any) or physical education of the Limbs • Applied Research • Human Physiology 1 ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required for this course, such as a uniform, equipment • Human Physiology 2 and/or government/medical checks • Chemistry 1A *English language requirement (IELTS) • Chemistry 1B is based on academic test module
71 EALTH, SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGY DERMAL AND H 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 regard in the industry for knowledge and personal by the Council of Duration its hands-on approach to attributes to give you a Ambulance Authorities. 3 years (6 semesters of study) learning. Scenario-based competitive advantage for A Bachelor of assessments and clinical selection and promotion Paramedicine from an placements, combined in the emergency accredited university, 2020 intakes with a solid theoretical paramedicine sector. including VU, is the only February foundation, are just some Graduates are eligible to qualification accepted of the ways we prepare apply for membership of by Ambulance Victoria. 2020 fees^ you for the real world. Our Paramedics Australia. Job A$15,600 per semester state-of-the-art facilities titles include paramedic, include clinical practice air ambulance paramedic, rooms, self-learning ambulance community English requirement* laboratories and lifelike officer and clinical instructor. IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 mannequin technology. (no band less than 6.0) First Year Core Units Year 2, Semester 1 Select 1 of the Admission requirement following units: A secondary school qualification • Anatomy and Physiology 1 • Introduction to equivalent to an Australian Year 12 • Anatomy and Physiology 2 Research Methods • Health Promotion qualification, preferably with study • Foundations • Clinical Practice 3 • Career and Professional in biology, physics or mathematics; of Professional • Paramedic Clinical Science Development or a diploma or advanced diploma Paramedic Practice 1 (Medical Emergencies 1) • Pinnacle Venture equivalent to Australian diploma or advanced diploma. A Police Records • Paramedic Clinical • Social Epidemiology Year 3, Semester 2 Check (PRC), Working with Children Practice 1 Year 2, Semester 2 • Paramedic Health Check (WWCC), medical/vaccine checks • Pre-Hospital Ethical • Clinical Practice 4 and Wellbeing and a physical test are required prior and Legal Issues to placements. PRC and WWCC must • Paramedic Clinical • Major Incidents be completed prior to census date of • Principles of Drug Actions Science 2 (Trauma) • Paramedic Clinical Practice for Health Professionals Semester 1 of each course year • Paramedic Clinical Science 6 - Extended Practice • Paramedic Clinical 3 (Medical Emergencies 2) Practice 2 Select 1 of the ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required • Evidence-Based Practice following units: for this course, such as a uniform, equipment • Australian Health and/or government/medical checks. Budget and Social Care Year 3, Semester 1 • Health Program Planning approximately A$935 for additional fees Systems and Policy • Paramedic Clinical and Evaluation *English language requirement (IELTS) is Science 4 (Mental Health • Career and Professional based on academic test module and Mental Illness) Development • Paramedic Clinical • Pinnacle Venture Practice 5 • Paramedic Clinical Science 5 (Special Populations)
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72 EALTH, SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGY DERMAL AND H Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBSO | vu.edu.au/courses/international/HMHO
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders To register as an osteopath you Graduates who successfully This course is one of only will need to complete our double complete this double three osteopathy dual- Duration degree program. Students degree will be eligible for qualification programs 3 years (6 semesters of study) undertake fieldwork and clinical registration with the accredited by the Australian practice to prepare them for Osteopathy Board of and New Zealand 1.5 years (3 semesters of study) their osteopathy career. Treating Australia, and as an Osteopathic Council. patients at our osteopathy osteopath in all other 2020 intakes clinics at St Albans and City Australian states and Bachelor: February Flinders ensures you have membership with Master: February, July extensive clinical experience. Osteopathy Australia.
2020 fees^ Bachelor: A$18,350 per semester Bachelor of Science Year 2, Semester 2 Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) (Osteopathy) Master: A$18,350 per semester • Biomedical Science First Year Core Units for Osteopathy 7 Year 1, Semester 1 English requirement* • Biomedical Science • Evidence Based Practice • Patient, Practitioner and IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 for Osteopathy 1 for Osteopathy Health System 7 (no band less than 6.0) • Biomedical Science • Clinical Skills 4A • Evidence for Practice 7 for Osteopathy 2 • Clinical Skills 4 • Advanced Clinical Admission requirement • Biomedical Science Year 3, Semester 1 Theory and Skills 1 Bachelor: A secondary school for Osteopathy 3 qualification equivalent to an • Patient, Practitioner and • Clinical Practice 1 Australian Year 12 qualification, • Biomedical Science Health System 5 Year 1, Semester 2 for Osteopathy 4 and completed studies in • Evidence for Practice 5 • Patient, Practitioner and chemistry, biology, physics, or • Clinical Skills 1 • Scientific Basis for Health System 8 mathematics. Students also • Clinical Skills 2 need to provide a Police Records Osteopathy 5 • Evidence for Practice 8 Check prior to placements • Professional Communication • Clinical Skills 5 • Advanced Clinical Master: A degree equivalent to • Evidence and Research Year 3, Semester 2 Theory and Skills 2 an Australian undergraduate Year 2, Semester 1 • Patient, Practitioner and • Clinical Practice 2 degree or equivalent in the • Biomedical Science Health System 6 Year 2, Semester 1 same discipline. Students must for Osteopathy 5 also have a First Aid Certificate, • Evidence for Practice 6 • Patient, Practitioner and Working With Children Check • Biomedical Science • Scientific Basis for Health System 9 and attend a selection interview for Osteopathy 6 Osteopathy 6 • Evidence for Practice 9 • Patient and Health System 1 • Clinical Skills 6 • Advanced Clinical ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required • Clinical Skills 3 Theory and Skills 3 for this course, such as a uniform, equipment and/or government/medical checks. Budget • Clinical Practice 3 approximately A$750 for additional fees *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module
Master of Counselling vu.edu.au/courses/international/AMPE
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition City Flinders, Footscray Nicholson Extend your expertise in counselling This course leads to This course is through psychological theory relevant to careers in multicultural accredited by the Duration your workplace and interests, counselling services, counselling, Australian Counselling 2 years (4 semesters of study) interventions and psychological therapies family support, Association. and enhancing your practical skills community work, through industry-based learning and palliative care, 2020 intakes placement. You can specialise in one refugee services February of two streams: adult, or child and and youth work. adolescent. The Master of Counselling 2020 fees covers presenting issues including A$14,050 per semester depression, anxiety, grief, loss and addictions, understanding the ethics of counselling, and completion of English requirement* a practice-based minor thesis. IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) Year 1 Plus Year 2 Admission requirement • Individual Awareness • 12 credit points • Advanced Counselling A degree equivalent to an • Theories and Techniques (equivalent to 1 unit) of Interventions Australian undergraduate degree of Counselling the following electives: • Counselling for Addictions or higher. You will need to provide Electives academic and/or professional • Child and Adolescent: • Practicum 3 references and may be required Theories and Techniques • Principles and Practice of • Practicum 4 to attend a selection interview and of Counselling Cognitive Behaviour • Minor Thesis (Part A) provide samples of your work • Applied Techniques • Domestic Violence of Counselling and Sexual Assault • Minor Thesis (Part B) *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module • Social and Ethical Issues • Applied Techniques of in Counselling Grief Counselling • Research Methods in Counselling
73 EALTH, SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGY DERMAL AND H Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living) vu.edu.au/courses/international/HMPG
Location Course description Graduate outcomes St Albans Equip yourself to tackle the complex issues in global Graduates can pursue work health today with a Master of Public Health (Global opportunities both in Australia Duration Nutrition and Active Living) at VU. This course and internationally within 2 years (4 semesters of study) focuses on both global nutrition and active living in national, state and local diverse communities, from both an Australian and governments, the United Nations international perspective. Choosing between the and other international health 2020 intakes global nutrition and public health streams, you will organisations (WHO, UNICEF, February, July develop the specialist knowledge and skills to pursue International Coalition for a career in public health in Australia or globally. You’ll Aging and Physical Activity), 2020 fees have the capabilities that the global marketplace non-profit organisations A$15,300 per semester demands for a challenging but rewarding career in and academic institutions public health, emergencies and development. and research institutions.
English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 Year 1, Semester 1 Select 1 of the following Select 1 unit (12 credit points) (no band less than 6.0) • Foundations of Public Health elective units: from the following electives: • Epidemiology • Global Food Systems • Nutrition for Global Health Admission requirement and Food Security • Global Food Systems A degree equivalent to an • Global Challenge - Non-Communicable • The Social Ecology and Food Security Australian undergraduate of Active Living degree or higher Disease • The Social Ecology Year 2, Semester 1 of Active Living Select 1 of the following *English language requirement (IELTS) elective units: • Research Methods • Behavioural Aspects is based on academic test module in Public Health of Active Living • Nutrition for Global Health Year 2, Semester 2 • Behavioural Aspects Select 2 of the following of Active Living elective units: • Professional Project Year 1, Semester 2 • Nutrition Assessment and Or Program Management • Public Health in Practice Minor Thesis • Migration and Health • Biostatistics • Active Living Programs Select 2 of the following • Culture and Society electives: in Public Health And • Concepts in Humanitarian Assistance • Nutrition in Emergencies • Policy and Promotion for Physical Activity Master of Applied Psychology (Community Psychology) vu.edu.au/courses/international/AMAC
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Nicholson This degree allows you Prepare you for a career This course is accredited by to combine studies in as a counsellor, welfare the Australian Psychological Duration psychology with an Arts worker, community worker, Accreditation Council. 2 years (4 semesters of study) major of your choice. researcher, policy maker or Graduates can also apply Explore human behaviour, market researcher. With a for membership of the motivation, relationships, postgraduate qualification, Australian Psychological 2020 intakes communication and graduates can become Society College of February, July cognitive processes. You registered psychologists. Community Psychologists. will complete a fieldwork Postgraduate students train 2020 fees develop experience in at VU’s Psychology Clinic. A$15,300 per semester a field related to your studies. When you graduate, you will have English requirement* completed 1000 hours IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 of supervised practical (no band less than 6.0) placement experience.
Admission requirement • Practicum 1 An undergraduate honours degree Core Units (or equivalent) in the same discipline, • Foundations of Psychotherapy • Community Psychology Interventions or an Australian graduate diploma (or • Clinical Assessment • Intercultural Approaches to equivalent), accredited by the Australian Community Psychology Psychological Accreditation Council • Professional Ethics and completed within the last 10 years, • Psychopathology and Diagnosis • Practicum 2 with a minimum average of at least • Research Methods • Psychology Practice 75 in fourth-year sequence. Applicants • Practicum 3 are also required to submit a VU • Interventions 1 - Introduction to CBT supplementary information form and a • Thesis 1 100-word written statement outlining • Thesis 2 why they want to study this course, provide two referee statements (one • Foundations of Community personal and one academic), attend Psychology an interview (shortlisted applicants • Psychology of Community Health only) and obtain a Working with Children Check prior to placements
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In my final semester, I travelled to India on a study tour. We focused on maternal and early childhood health, and collected data regarding the nutritional status of Indian sub-populations and their food intake.
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75 EALTH, SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGY DERMAL AND H Diploma of Beauty Therapy vu.edu.au/courses/international/SHB50115
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City King This course will advance your beauty therapy As a qualified beauty therapist, you can skills and prepare you for management find employment in spas, salons, and Duration positions in salons and spas. We’ll ensure department stores, here or overseas. This 1 year (2 semesters of study) you know the theory and science behind qualification prepares you to manage treatments and techniques, and have extensive your own beauty salon and employ hands-on experience. In addition to your staff. You could also work from home 2020 intakes practical placement, you’ll get real-life work as a freelance beauty consultant. Upon February experience at our City King hairdressing and completion of this course, graduates beauty salon. This student-run salon enables receives 8 units (1 year) of credit towards 2020 fees^ you to practice your skills while providing a the Bachelor of Dermal Sciences. A$8,600 per semester wide range of beauty services to the public.
English requirement* Core Units • Comply with organisational • Provide spa therapies IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 • Provide body massages requirements within • Provide stone therapy (no band less than 5.0) a personal services massages • Provide body treatments environment • Provide lash and • Provide Indian head Admission requirement • Apply safe hygiene, health massages for relaxation A secondary school qualification brow services and work practices equivalent to an Australian • Provide facial treatments and Electives Group D - General Electives Year 12 qualification skin care recommendations • Apply cosmetic • Provide specialised Group A: Electrolysis/ tanning products Diathermy (3 units) ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required facial treatments • Advise on beauty for this course, such as a uniform, equipment • Provide waxing services Group B - Relaxation products and services and/or government/medical checks. Budget Massage (5 units) approximately A$2720 for additional fees • Design and apply make-up • Provide hair reduction *English language requirement (IELTS) • Provide manicure and Group C - Spa Treatments treatments using is based on academic test module pedicure services (6 units) electrical currents • Research and apply beauty • Provide aromatherapy • Maintain infection industry information massages control standards Pathway from this course • Conduct salon financial • Prepare personalised • Design and apply make-up transactions aromatic plant oil blends for photography Diploma of Beauty Therapy Bachelor of Dermal Sciences • Provide salon for beauty treatments • Design and apply remedial 1 year 3 years services to clients • Work in a spa therapies camouflage make-up framework
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBDS
Location Course description Graduate outcomes City Queen VU’s Bachelor of Dermal Sciences is the only The dermal therapies industry is growing as bachelor degree offered in an English-speaking consumer demand increases. In response, our Duration country worldwide. In this course you will course is designed in collaboration with the 4 years (8 semesters of study) develop comprehensive knowledge in all areas industry and the Australian Society of Dermal of dermal science and the skills to perform safe Clinicians to include the latest technological and effective laser and light-based treatments, developments, theory and hands-on 2020 intakes resurfacing and lymphatic procedures. You experience to ensure you’re work ready for February will also learn how to provide pre-and post- work as a dermal therapist or dermal clinician. operative care for plastic, reconstructive and 2020 fees^ cosmetic procedures. An important course A$15,600 per semester component is clinical practice at our Dermal Clinic. You will gain hands-on experience using advanced, evidence-based technologies. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) First Year Core Units • Cognition in the • Lymphatic Biology Dermal Workplace and Management Admission requirement • Indigenous Health A secondary school qualification and Wellbeing Year 2, Semester 2 • Dermal Sciences 4 equivalent to an Australian • Introduction to • Dermal Research Methods Year 4, Semester 1 Year 12 qualification. Prior to Dermal Sciences placements, students must • Dermal Sciences 2 • Resurfacing Science: complete a Police Records Check • Communication and • Laser Principles and Safety Theory and Practice Dermal Services and a Working with Children • Legal and Ethical • Advanced Laser 1 Check, and declare their health • Anatomy and Physiology 1 Dermal Practice • Clinical Dermal Practicum 1 and immunisation status • Anatomy and Physiology 2 Year 3, Semester 1 • Independent Project and • Introduction to Public • Hair Reduction Procedures Group Research 1 ^Additional non-tuition fees may be required Health and Wellness for this course, such as a uniform, equipment • Clinical Skin Analysis Year 4, Semester 2 and/or government/medical checks. Budget • Introduction to Human • Plastics: Aesthetics and approximately A$300 for additional fees Nutrition and Food • Chemistry for Dermal Sciences Reconstructive Procedures *English language requirement (IELTS) • Evidence and Research is based on academic test module • Dermal Sciences 3 • Advanced Laser 2 Year 2, Semester 1 Year 3, Semester 2 • Clinical Dermal Practicum 2 • Dermal Studies • Applied Electrotherapy • Independent Project and and Philosophy Group Research 2 • Dermal Sciences 1 • Wound Biology and Management Or • Occupational Health and Safety in Dermal Practice • Interprofessional Practice
76 EALTH, SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGY DERMAL AND H Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Human Nutrition vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBHL vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBNT
Choose a rewarding career in public health, health Contribute to a more equitable world through better services or community development with a health science food production and supply, with a Bachelor of Human degree from VU. Our degree provides the foundations for Nutrition. This health-focused degree gives you a solid a range of health and science careers. You’ll study core foundation in nutrition, food science, and related science bioscience, research and public-health topics. From your subjects. You’ll progress to more targeted study, choosing a second year, you’ll choose a health-science or biomedical specialisation in your third year from Food Science (major), specialisation in line with your career aspirations. Food Service (major), Biomedical Nutrition (minor), Public Health Nutrition (minor), or Analytical Chemistry (minor).
Bachelor of Biomedical and Bachelor of Psychological Studies/ Exercise Science Bachelor of Business vu.edu.au/courses/international/HBES vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABPB
Be part of a growing demand for graduates with training in Combine psychology studies with a business specialisation the field of exercise and biomedical sciences. Our Bachelor to develop insights into people’s behaviour on an individual of Science in Biomedical and Exercise Science is a dual and organisational level. This double degree will help you disciplinary degree, meaning it combines biomedical science apply key psychology principles in the workplace, giving and exercise science into a compelling new area of study in the you the confidence and expertise to understand and environments of physical activity, sport, and health research. manage a range of stakeholders, from teammates and Topics include the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, clients to customers and employers. Through this course pathophysiology, biochemistry, biomechanics and kinesiology, you’ll learn how to establish employee development psychology, how the structure and function of the body is programs, advise management on employee relations, lead influenced by exercise, and how it is impacted by disease. organisational change, and analyse consumer behaviour.
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LAW AND JUSTICE Prepare for the triumphs and challenges of the legal world with in-class learning and professional placements reflecting the real work of your future career. Our partnerships with courts and community services provide exposure to the legal system, laying the foundations for a meaningful career in law, legal services or criminal justice around the world.
Why choose VU?
We offer outstanding facilities in You can choose from a variety of Melbourne’s legal precinct. specialisations and careers. Our City Queen campus is located Specialisations include laws, criminal EXPERT in the heart of Melbourne’s busy justice, Australian migration law, and legal district. The campus features research higher degrees (master’s or TEACHERS mock (moot) courtrooms, a law PhD level). Potential job titles include Our teaching staff and adjunct library, computer laboratories, barrister, solicitor, lawyer, policy professors include a former lecturer theatres, seminar rooms and adviser, human rights advocate, Australian High Court judge, research centres. paralegal, customs/border force Australia’s first female Attorney- official and welfare support worker. General, Victoria’s State You will have opportunities to Coroner, and several Queen’s participate in local, national We partner with a variety of Counsel (QC) barristers. and international mooting industry organisations to inform competitions. our curriculum, pave the way for Simulate proceedings, draft written powerful research and provide submissions and present legal workplace learning opportunities. arguments at our on-campus moot • County, Family, Magistrates’ and court. Participate in competitions Supreme courts locally and internationally, including • International Social Service our very own Kirby Moot Competition Australia — the largest of its kind in Australia. • Victoria Police • Victoria Legal Aid.
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English requirement* overall 6.0 (or equiv.) IELTS (no band less than 6.0) Admission requirement An undergraduate degree with a distinction (70% or above) average Entry requires a in the final year. completed supplementary form: vu.edu.au/current-students/your-course/ forms/supplementary-admission-forms Duration 3 years (6 semesters of study) 2020 intakes July February, 2020 fees A$14,800 per semester Location City Queen (no band less than 6.0) 2020 fees A$14,800 per semester English requirement* overall 6.5 (or equiv.) IELTS Admission requirement A secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification. Entry requires a completed supplementary form: vu.edu.au/current-students/your-course/ forms/supplementary-admission-forms Location City Queen Duration 4 years (8 semesters of study) 2020 intakes July February, *English language requirement (IELTS) *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module *English language requirement (IELTS) *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Laws (Graduate vu.edu.au/courses/international/BLGE
vu.edu.au/courses/international/BLAW Bachelor of Laws Bachelor 84 LAW AND JUSTICE LAW AND JUSTICE 85 City campus Queen Industry recognition meet theGraduates will knowledge requirement for registration as a migration agent. requiresRegistration applicants to be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen, as well as meet character requirements. eview Mechanisms Visa Compliance and Cancellation Migration R Applied Migration Law Managing a Migration Agent business
• • • • Graduate outcomes Graduate designed toThis course is with the skillsequip students to succeed in a range of roles including registered migration agent with the Office of the Migration AuthorityAgents Registration (OMARA), specialised community migration lawyer, human resource law advisor, assessors and advisers policy work in government and Graduates can industry. work overseas for consulting firms providing advice for there and transferring staff, is no need to register with OMARA if you are overseas. Prepare for a fascinating career in the justice system or for a fascinating career in the Prepare Justicecommunity welfare with VU’s Bachelor of Criminal gain a strong understanding Studies. You’ll and Psychological You’ll of the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour. also learn about the legal, political and community Bachelor The responses to social dislocation and disorder. Studies is accredited of Criminal Justice and Psychological Accreditation Council. by the Australian Psychological vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABCY Bachelor of Criminal Justice andBachelor of Criminal Justice Studies Psychological ’s Visa System 2 Course description knowledge inGain advanced with our practicalmigration law Diplomaand engaging Graduate Australia’s VU is in Migration Law. leading migration law education with the longest- provider, running program nationwide. The Graduate Diploma in forMigration Law is designed legal practitioners, HR migration specialists and government workers to build on their registeredknowledge and become migration agents. Through you’ll applied research and study, andgain practical knowledge legal skills in migration policy, submission- research and drafting, and migrant experiencewriting, and human rights issues. Australian Migration Law Australia's Visa System 1 Australia P Australian Migration Law
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Contribute to the welfare of your community with a careerContribute to the welfare of your community with study the law will in social services or law enforcement. You and restorative justice models and learn the contributing (includingfactors to why people interact with the legal system Ourmental health, drug use and childhood trauma). ofteaching methods are delivered through a combination youtraditional theory and practical experience to ensure graduate ready to meet current industry demands.
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SOCIAL, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Develop individuals and populations all over the world with a rewarding career in social, community and youth development. Learn real-world skills through placements with our industry partners, giving you the experience and confidence to begin your career when you graduate.
Why choose VU?
We partner with a network We have world-class expertise. You could have the opportunity to of industry organisations for Our Centre for Cultural Diversity and complete a placement overseas. work placements and research Wellbeing brings together researchers Bachelor of Community Development collaborations. who are committed to reducing social students can immerse themselves Learn real-world skills through harms locally and globally. in a different culture and learn placements with our industry first-hand what it means to work partners, giving you the experience You can meet people who share in international aid. Our students and confidence to begin your career your passion by joining a VU club. have completed placements in the when you graduate. Our clubs include the Social Work following countries: Society, Youth Work Student Our research has real-world Association and Community impacts. Development Association, bringing We are one of only six Australian you together with people who share institutions to be rated ‘high’ across your interests and aspirations. both research impact and approach to impact for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research in the Australian Government’s Engagement and Impact Assessment 2018. We also rate as having ‘high research engagement’ in Studies in Human Society — one of 13 Australian institutions to achieve this top rating.
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Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry recognition Footscray Nicholson Create a career that improves Graduate as a professional VU’s Bachelor of Social Work the quality of life and develops social worker, equipped is accredited by the Australian Duration the potential of individuals, with the skills to truly Association of Social Workers, 4 years (8 semesters of study) groups and communities. change people’s lives for (AASW), the professional Field education is an essential the better. Potential job body representing social part of this degree. You’ll roles include social worker, workers in Australia. Upon 2020 intakes complete two industry- community health centre completion of this degree, February based placements in human counsellor, youth worker, graduates will be eligible service agencies under the drug and alcohol worker or for membership of the 2020 fees supervision of experienced homelessness policy officer. AASW. Please note that for A$13,100 per semester social workers. Open the door international students there to careers in government, are additional requirements non-government, welfare and for AASW membership. English requirement* community organisations. IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) Year 1 • Groupwork Theory • Social Research 2 and Practice Admission requirement • Introduction to Sociology • Young People with A secondary school qualification • Aboriginal Traditions • Human Development All Abilities equivalent to an Australian and Policy in Social Context Year 4 Year 12 qualification • Place, Time, Experience • Critical Social Work Theories • Understanding • Applied Human Rights • Social Work Theories and Responding to *English language requirement (IELTS) • Social Work and Trauma Family Violence is based on academic test module • Working in Human Services Organisations Informed Care • Health and Mental Health: Practice and Policy • Introduction to Social Work • Skills for Social Work Direct Practice • Community Development • Foundations of Social Science Research • Social Work Practice: • Social Policy Analysis: Legal Context Current Issues • Interpersonal Skills and Communication Year 3 • Advanced Professional Practice Year 2 • Introduction to Social Policy • Social Welfare: History • Professional Practice and Current Context • Working With Individuals and Families
Bachelor of Youth Work vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABYW
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Industry Footscray Park Make a difference to the lives of This course provides recognition disadvantaged young people with students with a This course is Duration our Bachelor of Youth Work. In this broad range of professionally 3 years (6 semesters of study) course, you’ll learn to help young career opportunities accredited by the people develop through activities upon. Graduates Youth Workers’ that are enjoyable, challenging and can find careers as Association in 2020 intakes educational. You’ll graduate with a solid a youth worker, case Victoria. February, July professional foundation for working with manager, counsellor, young people, specialist knowledge to family support 2020 fees support disadvantaged groups, clarity worker, and drug A$12,500 per semester on the services available to teenagers and alcohol worker. and young adults, and practical management and leadership skills. English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 (no band less than 6.0) First Year Core Units Year 2 Year 3 • Youth Work Practice • Ethics and Youth • Youth Policy and Civics Admission requirement • Youth Work Practice 2 Work Practice • Professional Culture A secondary school qualification • Young People in a • Holistic Practice With and Collaboration equivalent to an Australian Young People Year 12 qualification; or a Global Community • Youth Policy, Civics diploma or advanced diploma • Aboriginal History and • Professional Practice 1 and Culture equivalent to Australian diploma Political Movements • Change and • Research in the Community or advanced diploma • Applied Human Rights Community Justice • Working with Young People • Principles of Youth • Young People with with Complex Issues *English language requirement (IELTS) All Abilities is based on academic test module Participation • Professional Practice 2 • Youth and Community • Young People and • Digital Life & Learning Contexts Substance Use • Youth and Community • Supporting Young People Programs in Dual Diagnosis Settings • Rights, Advocacy and Discrimination
88 OCIAL, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY OCIAL, S Bachelor of Community Development vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABCD
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Pursue an ethical and worthwhile career building strong, This course will prepare you sustainable communities in Australia or overseas. for a career as a project or Duration We offer two specialisations which relate to global volunteer coordinator, community 3 years (6 semesters of study) issues and international community development, and development/liaison officer, community development in the Australian context. advocacy campaigner, policy In either specialisation you will study community officer, international aid worker 2020 intakes development approaches while developing professional or researcher. Graduates can February, July skills as a community development practitioner. typically find employment in a Fieldwork placements form an integral part of this wide range of roles in not-for- 2020 fees course. Students gain practical experience with profit and charitable organisations, A$11,600 per semester non-government organisations (NGOs), community community or government sectors. groups, government or working on campaigns.
English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 First Year Core Units • Professional Practice 1 • Conflict esolutionR in (no band less than 6.0) • Young People in a • Management in Non- Groups and Communities Global Community Government Organisations • Rights, Advocacy and Admission requirement • Aboriginal History and • Project Design and Discrimination A secondary school qualification Political Movements Implementation Plus equivalent to an Australian • Community Development • Criminal Justice Systems 2 Year 12 qualification Capstone Unit from the Local to the Global • Change and Community *English language requirement (IELTS) • Applied Human Rights Justice • Professional Practice 2 is based on academic test module • Working in Human Plus Plus Services Organisations • 24 credit points • 24 credit points • Youth and Community from one minor from one minor Contexts Year 3 Minors • Youth and Community • Gender Studies Programs Professional Core Units • International Development • Global Environmental Issues • Professional Culture • Student Welfare Year 2 and Collaboration • Research in the Community • Aboriginal Yulendj Professional Core Units (Knowledge) and Community • Holistic Practice With • Political Science Young People
Master of International Community Development vu.edu.au/courses/international/AMCD
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Aim for a meaningful career that can make Careers include international and regional a positive social impact. Become a leader in consultant in human rights; gender; poverty Duration social change, human rights, and sustainable reduction and project evaluation, project 2 years (4 semesters of study) development at a global or local level. Take a manager with international, government and leading role in community development and local organisations such as Australian Red get involved in social and economic change, Cross and Save the Children, leader/adviser 2020 intakes human rights, and sustainable development. in government, community development February, July This unique, practical and popular educator/trainer, journalist, activist, postgraduate program offers personalised academic and researcher. This master’s 2020 fees education, including workplace training, degree is the final stage of a nested suite of A$11,600 per semester that will ensure you gain the practical and three courses that make up the Master of intellectual skills to be a skilled professional. International Community Development.
English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 Year 1 Year 2 Electives (no band less than 6.0) • Research Methods Option A - Community-based • Interpreting ‘Asia’ • Community Development: research and the ‘Pacific’ Admission requirement Theory and Practice • Community-Based • Engaging Communities A degree equivalent to an for Sustainability Australian undergraduate • Community Development: Research (Part 1) degree or higher. Students must Project Planning and • Community-Based • Migration, Culture and Identity submit a 500-word written Management Research (Part 2) • Management in Non- statement outlining why they • Transnational Gender Government Organisations Plus want to study this course Issues and Human Rights • Regional and International • Building Capacity and • 48 credit points (4) of electives Organisations and Policy *English language requirement (IELTS) Mobilising Civil Society is based on academic test module Or • Study Tour • Conflict esolutionR in Option B - Research thesis • Post-Colonial and Indigenous Groups and Communities Approaches to Learning and • Research Thesis (Part 1) Plus Teaching in the 21st Century • Research Thesis (Part 2) • 24 credit points (equivalent • Indigenous Perspectives and Standpoints in Education to 2 units) of electives Plus • Foundations of Public Health • 48 credit points (4) of electives • Global Food Systems and Food Security • Concepts in Humanitarian Assistance
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SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE With more sports-related courses than any other Australian university and hundreds of industry connections, VU offers world-class opportunities in the global sports industry. Our students have access to a multimillion dollar sports science precinct with state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, placing you at the pinnacle of sports education, training and research.
Why choose VU?
Our facilities are world class. We partner with a network of Our sports students and Our A$68 million Institute for industry organisations. graduates are world champions. Health and Sport houses the most Our industry partners include the High-profile VU students and alumni comprehensive range of sport and following organisations: include: exercise science facilities in the • Australian Institute of Sport • 37 Olympians Southern Hemisphere, including an Altitude Hotel and state-of-the-art • Australian Sports Commission • 4 Paralympians biomechanics, motor learning, skilled • Cricket Australia • 26 Commonwealth Games performance and exercise physiology competitors labs. Our students also have access • Swimming Australia to a A$8 million Sport and Recreation • 40 World Universiade competitors • Tennis Australia Learning Centre at VU’s Whitten Oval Stadium, with student-run massage • French Institute of Sport clinics open to the public. • German Sports University Cologne You will gain extensive • Real Madrid Graduate School hands-on experience. Universidad Europea Our Career and Professional • FIFA Development program is nationally recognised by the Australian Learning • Football Federation Australia and Teaching Council as a leader in • Sport Australia the university sector. It includes compulsory work placements for • Melbourne Victory Football Club second and final-year • Australian Football League (AFL) undergraduate students. • Western Bulldogs (AFL club).
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**ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Ranking Global **ShanghaiRanking Sport Science Schools and Departments 2018 **QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 ^Excellence in Research for Australia 2018 We scoredWe 5 stars (well above world standard) Human in Movement and Sports Science.^ Our sports subjects rank in the topworld’s 100.** TOP 100 GLOBALLY We rank 12 in the worldrank in 12 We 12 IN THE 12 WORLD sport science.* PORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE EXERCISE AND PORT S Diploma of Sport Development vu.edu.au/courses/international/SIS50612
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Learning from current industry professionals, Upon successful complete, graduates you’ll gain practical skills and experience can pursue a variety of roles, including: Duration to plan your career in sport. Occupational competition manager, program 1 year (2 semesters of study) outcomes for this qualification can vary from developer, talent development manager, managing competitions, sports venues and sport development manager and sport facilities and identifying and developing venues and facilities manager. 2020 intakes athletes. Specific skill development includes February, July sport technology, sport nutrition, sport sponsorship, project and facility management. 2020 fees^ A$8,600 per semester Core Units Elective Units Specialised Stream Mainstream and Specialised Mainstream Option • Lead and manage English requirement* Stream team effectiveness IELTS (or equiv.) overall 5.5 • Identify and evaluate • Manage meetings marketing opportunities • Develop and update (no band less than 5.0) knowledge of • Use advanced features of • Lead and manage coaching practices Admission requirement computer applications team effectiveness A secondary school qualification • Plan and deliver • Provide drugs in • Develop and update coaching programs equivalent to an Australian Year sport information knowledge of 12 qualification. A Literacy and • Implement selection policies • Provide nutritional coaching practices Numeracy Test is required prior • Plan and implement high to enrolment. A Police Records information to athletes • Plan and deliver coaching programs performance training Check and Working with Children • Support athletes to and recovery programs Check may also be required adopt principles of • Implement selection policies • Design and implement sports psychology • Design and implement ^Additional non-tuition fees may strategies to increase • Facilitate groups strategies to increase participation be required for this course. Budget participation approximately A$375 for additional fees • Determine needs of • Develop strength and *English language requirement (IELTS) client populations • Develop strength and conditioning programs conditioning programs is based on academic test module • Promote compliance with • Plan and provide laws and legal principles • Plan and provide sport, fitness and • Manage projects sport, fitness and recreation services Pathway from this course recreation services • Manage organisational risks • Obtain and manage Diploma of Sport-related courses • Obtain and manage sponsorship • Implement and monitor work sponsorship Sport Development Guaranteed entry or health and safety policies 1 year credit for up to 4 units
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABHE
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park VU’s Bachelor of Sport Science (Clinical This course provides you with a broad Practice) delivers a range of subjects range of skills and knowledge that will Duration which develop skills and knowledge allow you to gain employment in the 3 years (6 semesters of study) in biomechanics, clinical exercise, rapidly growing sports and exercise pathophysiology, nutrition/diet and motor industry. Potential job titles include exercise learning. A key part of your studies will be physiologist, personal trainer, strength and 2020 intakes experiencing the true nature of working conditioning coach, or sport nutritionist. February, July in a professional sports environment through industry placements. 2020 fees A$13,700 per semester First Year Core Units Professional Core Units • Motor Control • Structural Kinesiology • Nutrition and Diet • Functional Anatomy of English requirement* • Research Methods for for Exercise and the Head and Back IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 Exercise Professionals Physical Education • Pathophysiology 1 (no band less than 6.0) • Human Growth and • Exercise Interventions for • Exercise, Health and Disease Healthy Populations Lifespan Development • Sport and Exercise Admission requirement • Motor Learning A secondary school qualification • Resistance Training Science Capstone equivalent to an Australian Year • Biomechanics • Advanced Resistance • Corrective Exercise 12 qualification; or a diploma or Training • Human Physiology Prescription and Injury advanced diploma equivalent to • Functional Kinesiology Management Australian diploma or advanced • Exercise Physiology • Advanced Exercise • Advanced Training diploma. A Police Records Check • Exercise and Sport Physiology and Conditioning and Working with Children Psychology Check prior to placements • Advanced Biomechanics • Applied Exercise Psychology *English language requirement (IELTS) is based on academic test module
92 PORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE EXERCISE AND PORT S Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) vu.edu.au/courses/international/ABHD
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park This course covers biological and social Our graduates find employment at elite sciences, with a focus on sports physiology sport organisations, leisure centres, Duration and biomechanics. You will build a solid community service organisations and even 3 years (6 semesters of study) understanding of the science that underpins start their own business. Pursue a career sports and exercise. Learn from world-leading in exercise physiology, personal fitness experts in sport studies, and enjoy access training, community fitness and health 2020 intakes to our state-of-the-art facilities. You will services, sports data analysis, perfomance February, July benefit from our hundreds of sports industry coaching, athlete talent identification connections, with professional placements and development, and sports nutrition. 2020 fees and industry networking opportunities. A$13,700 per semester First Year Core Units Professional Core Units • Clinical Exercise Practice 1 English requirement* • Structural Kinesiology • Nutrition and Diet • Social Dimensions of IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Research Methods for for Exercise and Sport and Exercise (no band less than 6.0) Exercise Professionals Physical Education • Applied Exercise Psychology • Human Growth and • Exercise Interventions for • Motor Control Admission requirement Healthy Populations A secondary school qualification Lifespan Development • Professional Ethics • Sports Biomechanics equivalent to an Australian Year • Resistance Training • Exercise, Health and Disease 12 qualification; or a diploma or • Motor Learning • Biomechanics • Advanced Training advanced diploma equivalent to • Advanced Resistance Training Australian diploma or advanced • Human Physiology and Conditioning diploma. A Police Records Check • Exercise Physiology • Functional Kinesiology and Working with Children • Exercise and Sport Psychology • Advanced Exercise Physiology Check prior to placements • Advanced Biomechanics
*English language requirement (IELTS) • Sport Physiology is based on academic test module
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership vu.edu.au/courses/international/SBOL
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park This unique degree is designed to meet the The Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership needs of the outdoor-education and recreation offers several career pathways, Duration sectors, helping you create a rewarding lifelong including camp program manager, 3 years (6 semesters of study) career. You’ll learn to apply your on-campus study environmental educator, outdoor through a range of activities in our outdoor labs. educator, outdoor adventure This practical experience combined with your guide, instructor or facilitator, 2020 intakes knowledge of the natural environment, group park ranger, and business owner. February, July leadership and planning will open up diverse career Graduates can also continue to possibilities in adventure tourism, adventure sports, our Master of Teaching (Secondary) 2020 fees environmental education, outdoor adventure, to become a registered teacher. A$13,700 per semester education and recreation, and nature tourism.
• Leading Facilitating English requirement* First Year Core Units Minors and Interpreting in IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 • Interpersonal Skills and • Health (Sport Science Minor) Natural Environments (no band less than 6.0) Communication • Fitness and Conditioning • Introduction to Adventure • Programming and Logistics in Natural Environments • Professional Development Admission requirement Environments in Sport and Outdoor A secondary school qualification • Natural Environments 1 • Environmental Inquiry, Recreation equivalent to an Australian Year Sustainability and 12 qualification; or a diploma or • Safety in Natural Communities • Sport and Active Environments Communities advanced diploma equivalent to • Outdoor and Environmental Australian diploma or advanced • Adventure Based Learning Philosophy • Health and Nutrition diploma. A Police Records Check for Outdoor Environments • Games and Sports and Working with Children Majors • Preparing to Lead in Check prior to placements • Aboriginal Yulendj Natural Environments • Ecology and Environmental Management (Knowledge) and *English language requirement (IELTS) Professional Core Units Community is based on academic test module • Sport and Active • Natural Environments 2 Communities • Human Movement • River Environments 1 • Sport Performance • Sport Coaching • Bush Environments • Human Movement • The Entrepreneurial Mindset • Mountain Environments • Sport Coaching • Adventure Sports • Risk Management in • Outdoor Leadership Natural Environments Industry Internship
93 PORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE EXERCISE AND PORT S Bachelor of Sport Management vu.edu.au/courses/international/SBSM
Location Course description Graduate outcomes Footscray Park Gain the skills for a career in the sports, By the time you graduate, you will recreation and outdoor adventure sectors. You be confident and ready to manage Duration will learn sports management techniques and professional sports organisations, 3 years (6 semesters of study) their application in planning, human resource community sports programs, major management, finance, leadership, marketing sporting events, and sporting facilities. and performance evaluation. Studying at a 2020 intakes leading sport university, you will benefit from February, July our extensive sports and physical recreation industry partnerships. Our classroom activities are 2020 fees blended with online and practical learning. By A$13,700 per semester undertaking work placements, you will develop professional connections before you graduate.
English requirement* IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.0 First Year Core Units Compulsory Minors Minors (no band less than 6.0) • Introduction to Marketing • Professional Development • Health (Sport Science Minor) • Management and in Sport and Outdoor • Outdoor Recreation Admission requirement Organisation Behaviour Recreation Leadership A secondary school qualification Majors equivalent to an Australian • Introduction to Adventure • Sport and Active Year 12 qualification. APolice Environments • Sport and Active Communities Records Check and Working • Introduction to Sport Communities • Games and Sports with Children Check is also and Active Recreation • Outdoor Recreation • Sport Coaching required prior to workplace Leadership • Foundations of Sport • Adventure Sports visits, placements or projects and Active Recreation *English language requirement (IELTS) • Community Building for is based on academic test module Sport and Active Recreation • Financial Management for Sport and Active Recreation • Human Resources for Sport and Active Recreation
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 to Our Master of Sport Business and Integrity succeed in the global sport business industry will ensure you have the broad skill set Duration with a Master of Sport Business and Integrity necessary for a successful career in the 1.5 years (3 semesters of study) at Victoria University. This course prepares global sport industry. Example job titles you for the pressures and complexity of or positions include chief executive officer contemporary sport management. You will (professional sporting clubs), general 2020 intakes develop business skills – policy, strategy, manager (state and national governing February, July management – with a clear understanding bodies), community development manager, of the unique challenges of the sport player welfare manager, resource planning 2020 fees industry. In addition, practical and industry director, team manager, public relations A$18,650 per semester experience (notably through our two-week and corporate affairs manager, sport venue study abroad partnership with Real Madrid manager, sport project manager, sport with the Real Madrid Graduate School event manager and media manager. English requirement* Universidad Europea) will ensure you’re a IELTS (or equiv.) overall 6.5 highly competent and confident graduate. (no band less than 6.0)
Admission requirement Core Units • Global Sport Business A degree equivalent to an • Digital Media for • Sport Economics Real Madrid Residential Australian undergraduate Sport and Health and Finance Program 2020 degree or higher in the study • Sport Community area of sport. International Plus (Option 1) As part of this course, students are Partnerships required to complete a two-week students must be eligible for • Sport Business Project an additional visa to undertake • Business Research residential program in Madrid, • 12 credit points the Real Madrid study tour Methods Spain. Students will visit Real elective units from Madrid Football Club and study at • Sport Integrity any of the university the Real Madrid Graduate School *English language requirement (IELTS) and Ethics is based on academic test module postgraduate units Universidad Europea, where they • Sport Integrity (subject to availability). will gain insights into one of the Leadership world’s biggest sports clubs. Economy Or (Option 2) • Sport, Law and airfares, accommodation and a meal Regulation • Minor Thesis allowance is covered in the course fee. • Strategic Planning • Strategic Sport and Management Marketing for Sport Business (suggested Elective) • Sport Facility and Event Management
94 PORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE EXERCISE AND PORT S Bachelor of Sport Science Master of Clinical Exercise Science vu.edu.au/courses/international/SBSA and Rehabilitation vu.edu.au/courses/international/AMEP Join one of Australia’s leading sports university and gain the very best knowledge for a professional career in the sport and Become an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) exercise industry. This specialised program leads to a variety with a Master of Clinical Exercise Science and of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, Rehabilitation. You’ll learn to assess and prescribe sport science or human movement. You’ll graduate with exercise and physical activity for people with excellent foundational knowledge for a professional career in chronic conditions or complex care needs. the sport and exercise industry, with key skills in physiology, This course will prepare you to work in the kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise psychology. community and in clinical settings with people who have musculoskeletal injuries, neurological, metabolic or cardiovascular conditions, and various comorbidities. This course is accredited Bachelor of Sport Management/ by Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Bachelor of Business vu.edu.au/courses/international/SBSB
Aim for an exciting career in sport or business, with a double degree from VU. Our Bachelor of Sport Management/ Bachelor of Business prepares you for management, training and operational roles. We teach important skills in: policy, planning and strategy; team-sport management; player welfare and support; gym and exercise program administration; and community-based activity coordination. We offer fantastic work experience with sporting organisations. You’ll graduate ready to plan, organise and lead activities at elite and community level.
I’ve met so many people from different walks of life, many of them actually work in the sports industry and there a lot of women in my course, which you wouldn’t see in Malaysia.
Avery Loganathan, Malaysia Master of Sport Business and Integrity
95 A GLOBAL VU International engagement is central to VU’s values, mission and strategy. Using our transnational education model, we have significant experience delivering VU qualifications in partnership with high-quality universities and institutions in China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. We also offer a range of exchange and study tour programs, providing opportunities for students to acquire international skills and experience.
VU in Asia We provide students with the Students may choose to commence These pathways enable students opportunity to attain a world-class the qualification at one of our partner studying in their home country to Australian qualification closer to, or institutions before transferring receive guaranteed credit. They in, their home country. We deliver to Melbourne to complete their also receive a guaranteed place in English language courses and qualification and gain valuable the next available intake into a VU diplomas, bachelor and master’s international experience. We also degree in Melbourne. courses in information technology have diploma to degree pathways vu.edu.au/advanced-standing and business to more than 5400 with universities and colleges in Asia. students in partnerships with vu.edu.au/international-delivery-partnerships institutions in Asia.
CHINA 1 Liaoning University (since 1999) 1 2 Henan University (since 2003) 3 3 Central University of Finance and Economics (since 2004) 2 4 City College Huizhou (since 2015)
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5 VU-GNU Centre of Excellence (since 2017) 5 4
MALAYSIA 6 Sunway College Kuala Lumpur (since 1994) 7 Sunway College Johor Bahru (since 1994)
SINGAPORE 9 8 Lithan Academy (since 2007) 6 7 8 SRI LANKA 9 National School of Business Management (since 2016)
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Exchange and study tours A VU degree is your ticket to the world. We have formal partnerships with more than 100 universities and colleges globally, including in Asia, Europe and the Americas. For current VU students in Melbourne, our exchange program enables you to gain credit towards your degree while living and experiencing new customs and cultures in another part of the world. Many of our courses provide students with opportunities to undertake study tours, short programs, and placements across the globe and receive credit towards their degrees. International students can apply for a VU Study Overseas Grant worth up to A$2000. vu.edu.au/melbourne-exchange
EXCHANGE PARTNERS ACROSS 30+ COUNTRIES
At VU, you study with students from all over the world so it’s a great opportunity to learn from different cultures, and the professors bring an international perspective to the classroom.
Omar Garcia, Mexico Units from the Bachelor of Building Design Exchange – Tecnológico de Monterrey
97 RESEARCH VU Research supports all aspects of the University’s research activity. It includes the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities and the Institute for Health and Sport.
Institute for Sustainable • food processing and chemistry are recognised internationally for their work on student and school Industries and Liveable • history, including Irish studies outcomes. They have conducted Cities (ISILC) • supply chain management projects in every state and territory ISILC collaborates with industry and • tourism and the visitor economy in Australia and every sector community to create liveable cities of education and training, and and sustainable industry practice • water resource management increasingly with researchers, schools through new technologies, social • sensor development, control and systems internationally. equity and cohesion, improved systems and telecommunications. environmental outcomes and The Institute for Health policy development. The research Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) and Sport (IHES) of 170 academic staff and 270 CoPS specialises in Computable research students is underpinned by IHES addresses problems of local, General Equilibrium (CGE) a dynamic intellectual environment national and global relevance. IHES modelling. The Centre undertakes and world-class facilities. has more than 120 research staff academic/contract research and and 250 research students, and is Areas of excellence include: software development, conducts supported by world-class research training courses in CGE modelling • applied informatics, mathematics infrastructure. and offers student supervision. It and artificial intelligence Areas of excellence include: also undertakes economic-modelling • applied economics (energy policy, research for governments and • exercise science health and education policy and businesses in many parts of the • active living regional development) world. CoPS has created Australia’s • power systems and renewable best known large-scale economic • chronic disease models, ORANI, MMRF and energy integration • biomedical sciences TERM, now developed for over 25 • financial systems countries worldwide. • technology • construction research • psychology Centre for International Research • fire (modelling and experimental) on Education Systems (CIRES) • nursing, community and public health • education and youth engagement CIRES investigates the origins and • countering violent extremism consequences of low achievement • sport performance, participation in education. CIRES researchers and business.
GLOBAL RESEARCH PARTNERS
*Australian Government Excellence in Research for Australia 2018
98 50% OF 57% OF RESEARCH RESEARCH INVOLVES INTERNATIONAL IS INDUSTRY FUNDED LEADING FROM THE FRONT VU is helping give women in the COLLABORATIONS Asia Pacific the confidence to lead research into the recruitment and retention of women in sport. In partnership with Gymnastics Australia, projects in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Fiji and Samoa aim to facilitate women leaders’ participation in, and management of, local clubs. Initial outcomes show women who participate in sport create an environment that discourages discrimination and violence against women and girls.
FOOTBALL GAME CHANGER VU is improving player-tracking to provide FIFA — football’s international governing body — with new technology to improve the fan experience. Using bespoke computer vision systems, researchers at VU are working in Zurich to develop a professional standard system for live player- tracking in stadium games to not only give real-time and accurate information to spectators but also feedback changes in performance to highlight match-fixing.
CUFE-VU CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS The CUFE-VU Centre for Research on Business and Economics (CRBE) focuses on energy and VU Associate Professor Clare environmental economics; RESEARCH WITH US Hanlon and Gymnastics economics of trade and tourism; Australia coach Shaoyi Jiang Take advantage of VU’s are building the leadership public finance and public policy academic expertise, global capacity of sportswomen management; international partnerships and cutting-edge in the Asia Pacific financial reporting, social welfare facilities to develop a research and social security; and health and project, further your research sport economics. CRBE conducts networks or address challenges a joint research conference every in your business, industry or year in Melbourne or Beijing. community. vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/ graduate-research-applicants vu.edu.au/research
99 RESEARCH With state-of-the-art facilities and an outstanding research profile ranking world-class or above by the Australian Government, VU is the ideal place to advance your research career. Complete a doctoral or research master’s degree in one of our flagship areas and achieve your career goals.
Doctor of Philosophy Research support Entry requirements We offer two Doctor of Philosophy You will have access to quality All research degrees require: (PhD) programs, and on successful supervision, mentoring, English • a minimum of 70% in your completion of either program, you language support and research qualifying degree can use the title “doctor”. Students training. We have a comprehensive commence their doctoral research orientation program and a • English language proficiency under the guidance of an experienced range of seminars, workshops and (IELTS) based on an academic test supervisor. research events. Our Researcher module of 6.5 overall (no band less Professional Development Program than 6.0). PhD (Integrated) focuses on: database searches; The PhD (Integrated) supports literature reviews; research design, Course list methods and analysis; ethics and candidates who do not have research Please turn to page 102 for a integrity; commercialisation and experience but have a master’s full list of our higher degree intellectual property; presentations; degree by coursework. Students research programs. undertake five advanced coursework academic; and writing for journals, units in their first year. They will also industry and your thesis. complete a Year 1 Thesis, which is We also offer: integrated into the larger doctoral program of research, and will • peer support via Research complete the course in the standard Ambassadors four years. • research design and statistical Network and share your support in packages such as SPSS research through the following PhD events and activities: • networking for female researchers The PhD program has been designed • Visualise Your Thesis for applicants who have: a four- • training to source funding for year undergraduate degree which research and professional • Three Minute Thesis included a research component; a development. • forums with the Dean of master’s by coursework and a minor Graduate Research and thesis; or a master’s by research. International focus other research leaders Research Our research activities have a global • social events in conjunction reach. We work with universities, with our student associations. Master’s Degrees government, industry and other Our research master’s degrees organisations around the world to MyVU Plan is a platform to recognise your prior qualifications facilitate researcher and student document your professional and your disciplinary expertise, exchange, foster international development during your meaning your program is tailored to research collaborations and create research degree to help you your skills and career aspirations. global research networks. achieve your career aspirations.
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Research facilities Our research facilities include: • A$68 million sport and exercise science precinct with an altitude hotel and specialist laboratories for biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise rehabilitation, motor control and sport performance • A$52 million medical research and training complex at Sunshine Hospital in partnership with Western Health and the University of Melbourne • a two-bedroom sleep research laboratory • fire safety engineering and research facilities including state- of-the-art testing equipment, and a water-mist fire suppression system • water treatment test rigs, pilot membrane apparatus, ozone and biological treatment apparatus, and hydrological software packages with access to computing facilities and national databases • specialist library collections, including those on Australian Indigenous history, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.
The support and opportunities available at VU allowed me to strive and succeed not only through my PhD degree but also within Australia’s multicultural society.
Dr Trini Espinosa, Mexico Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism)
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2020 fees A$14,840 to A$17,400 per semester depending on field of research Duration 4 years (8 semesters of study) 2020 intakes February and July UPAE Institute for Health and Sport UPAG Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities 2020 fees A$14,840 to A$17,400 per semester depending on field of research Duration 4 years (8 semesters of study) 2020 intakes February and July UPAD Institute for Health and Sport UPAF Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
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vu.edu.au/courses/upae | vu.edu.au/courses/upag Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
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2020 intakes 2020 intakes February and July 2020 fees A$12,650 to A$17,200 per semester depending on field of research Duration 1 year (2 semesters of study) URPR Institute for Health and Sport URPC Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities 2020 fees A$12,650 to A$17,200 per semester depending on field of research Duration 1.5 years (3 semesters of study) 2020 intakes February and July URRE Institute for Health and Sport URRS Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities 2020 fees A$12,650 to A$17,200 per semester depending on field of research Duration 2 years (4 semesters of study) 2020 intakes February and July URAR Institute for Health and Sport URAP Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
Master of Research Practice Master of Research vu.edu.au/courses/urpr | vu.edu.au/courses/urpc
vu.edu.au/courses/urre | vu.edu.au/courses/urrs Master of Research
vu.edu.au/courses/urap vu.edu.au/courses/urar | Master of Applied Research of Applied Master VU hosts international students at every level of study. We offer foundation studies, vocational and higher education diplomas and English language courses, and most of our pathways provide direct entry into VU degree- level qualifications. Learn more about our pathway providers — VU English, VU Polytechnic and VU College — over the next few pages.
PHD (INCLUDING INTEGRATED) 4 YEARS
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA MASTER’S (RESEARCH) 1-2 YEARS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
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HIGHER ED. ELICOS (ALL LEVELS OF STUDY) DIPLOMA UNDERGRADUATE: 3 OR 4 YEARS FOR MOST DEGREES CERT. III/CERT. IV
TAFE DIPLOMA: 1.5-2 YEARS FOR FULL SEQUENCE
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VU ENGLISH VU has 30 years of experience teaching English language to international students. VU English courses are taught at our City Flinders campus in the centre of Melbourne, and in China at our partner universities.
English courses 2020 fees Learning support Our nationally-accredited A$440 per week (plus an enrolment We provide an Independent Learning courses include: fee of A$200). Centre and free lunchtime classes for students who want extra support. Our • General English, designed to PTE Centre language centre features modern improve your overall English skills. computer labs and classrooms, with Courses start from Elementary We operate a Pearson Test of English beautiful city views. (Level 1) to Advanced (Level 5). (PTE) centre. PTE Academic enables students to demonstrate their English • English for Academic Purposes, Social activities language proficiency to enter a university and TAFE preparation VU courses. Benefits include: Follow us on Facebook to see course for students who want to our calendar of social events and enter foundation studies, a diploma • results within 5 business days activities. or undergraduate/postgraduate • takes 3 hours to complete courses at VU. facebook.com/ • accepted by all universities VictoriaUniversityEnglish/ • IELTS Preparation, a unit in Australia, and most designed to help students pass professional bodies For more information about VU the IELTS academic test. This English, visit unit prepares our students up • approved for all Australian to IELTS 6.5. and New Zealand student and vu.edu.au/vu-english migration visa applications. Intakes pearsonpte.com/book For a full list of intakes, enrolment dates and course start/end dates visit vu.edu.au/vu-english
VU English Levels and Pathways
COURSES GENERAL ENGLISH FOR ENGLISH FOR COURSE LEVEL ENGLISH ENTRY LEVEL ENGLISH ACADEMIC ACADEMIC DURATION VU PATHWAYS (GE) PURPOSES: PURPOSES: IELTS (IEL) (EAP) 6 Advanced 2 EAP6 5-10 weeks Most VU courses requiring Approximate IELTS: 6.0/PTE 51-59/TOEFL IELTS 6.5 or 7 entry (see IBT: 60-78 VU website for exceptions)
5 Advanced 1 GE5 IEL5 EAP5 5-10 weeks Courses requiring IELTS Approximate IELTS: 5.5/PTE 44-50/TOEFL 6.0 entry IBT: 46-59
4 Upper Intermediate GE4 IEL4 EAP4 5-10 weeks Courses requiring IELTS Approximate IELTS: 5.0/PTE 37-43/TOEFL 5.5 entry IBT: 35-45 3 Intermediate GE3 5-10 weeks Approximate IELTS: 4.5/PTE 30-36/TOEFL IBT: 32-34 2 Pre-Intermediate GE2 5-10 weeks Approximate IELTS: 4.0/TOEFL IBT: 20-31
1 Elementary GE1 5-10 weeks Approximate IELTS: 3.5/TOEFL IBT: 0-19
On average, students need a minimum of 10 weeks in each level to advance to the next level. Some students may only need 5 weeks at a particular level if their level is high. Alternatively, some students may take longer than 10 weeks at a particular level to make progress.
105 VU POLYTECHNIC VU is one of Australia’s six dual-sector universities. This means we deliver both higher education and Vocational Education and Training (VET) through our Technical and Further Education (TAFE) provider, VU Polytechnic.
VU Polytechnic features:
• nationally-accredited courses, • a LearnX Platinum award-winning apprenticeships, traineeships, short blended learning model that uses courses and customised training both face-to-face and technology- VU Polytechnic was a finalist programs to meet industry needs based learning, including in the international Learning virtual reality simulations and • direct pathways to a variety of VU and Performance Institute 2019 programmable robots across many degrees for international students Learning Awards for creating of its courses a modern blended-learning • state-of-the-art facilities and • practical work experience through model that prepares students equipment, ensuring your learning placements with industry. for the workforce. environment reflects your future workplace vupolytechnic.edu.au
TAFE Courses and Pathways
CertificateIII in Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and and Care + Diploma of Early Childhood Care: 2 years Education and Care: 1.5 years
Sport and Exercise Science courses: Diploma of Sport Development: 1 year Guaranteed entry or credit for up to 4 units (depending on course)
Diploma of Nursing: 2 years Bachelor of Nursing: 2 years
Diploma of Beauty Therapy: 1 year Bachelor of Dermal Sciences: 3 years
Diploma of Hospitality Management: 1 year Bachelor of Business: 2 years
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Management: 1.5 years Management major): 1.5 years
Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Management: 2 years Management Major): 1 year
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VU COLLEGE VU College offers International Foundations and higher education (HE) diplomas in business, information technology and engineering. These pathways help students prepare for, and gain entry into, VU degrees.
International Foundations Our International Foundations Subjects include English, Mathematics, Successfully complete a one-year program is a pre-university non- Science and Technology, Business HE diploma to receive credit for the award program. International and Legal Studies. By successfully second year of the corresponding VU Foundations at VU is a generalist completing International undergraduate degree. program, giving students more Foundations at VU, students are flexibility and choice than discipline- guaranteed entry to any VU TAFE HE Diploma Courses specific streamed programs. or undergraduate course, providing they meet the entry requirements. Our program: Diploma of Business Page 42 (Enterprise) • is designed for international HE diplomas students Higher education diplomas follow Diploma of Page 62 • compares in standard to an the same curriculum as the Engineering Australian Year 12 curriculum corresponding undergraduate degree, in a highly supportive Diploma of Information Page 80 • prepares students for university. learning environment. Technology
International Foundations at VU
COURSE CRICOS INTAKE FEES (per DURATION ENGLISH ACADEMIC UNITS OF NAME CODE AND trimester) LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT STUDY CAMPUS REQUIREMENT^
Standard 096078F July and A$10,600 26 weeks IELTS 5.5 Equivalent 8 units (JQAG) October (no band less Australian than 5.0) Year 11 at 60% Footscray Park
Extended 096079E February A$10,600 39 weeks IELTS 5.0 Equivalent 12 units (JQAH) and July (minimum of 5.0 Australian in writing) Year 11 at 50% Footscray Park
^ Please refer to the VU website for country-specific academic requirements.
I chose VU because I wanted to study in a different culture and learn more about the business environment so that I can open my own restaurant back home.
Ezra Faza, Indonesia Diploma of Business (Enterprise)
107 Speaking 7.5 7.5 7.5 Writing Postgraduate Postgraduate research) (including 6.5 (6.0) 79 (Listening Speaking 19, 19, Reading Writing 18, 22) 58 (50) 176 (169) 176 (169) Reading 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Minimum individual band scores band individual Minimum Listening 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Bachelor (6.0) 6.0 67 (Listening Speaking 12, 18, Reading Writing 15, 21) (50) 50 169 (169) 169 (169) IELTS (Academic module) result 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.5 6.5 Diplomas 55 (Listening Speaking 9, 16, Reading Writing 10, 18) 42 (40) 162 (154) 162 (154) Courses that have higher English language entry requirements may require a higher achievement level than those listed, or may require a test. language English compulsory Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and VU reserves the right to ask for English language results. test proficiency Course code Course EDES EBED EMPE EMES HBBM HLT54115 HBNB BLGE BLAW course.
Course title IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score band (no less than) than) less score section (no score Test Internet: TOEFL 5.5 (5.0) Pearson of Test English (PTE): Overall score section (no score than) less C1 Advanced: (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced - CAE) Proficiency - CPE) English: C2(formerly Cambridge Proficiency: Examination method Examination Diploma of Education Studies of Diploma Bachelor of Education (P-12) Master of Teaching (Primary Education) Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) Bachelor Biomedicine of Diploma of Nursing of Diploma Bachelor Nursing of Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Laws To qualifyTo for recognition of prior studies in an English language medium, 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. If you have completed some or all of your academic study in English, we may recognise your prior English language studies for entry into a Recognition of prior English language studies English of prior Recognition Courses withCourses higher language English requirements Some VU courses require higher English language proficiency to gain entry. You needYou 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: 108 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS 109 evidence.
Each application will be assessed on Victoria and basis case-by-case a University reserves the right to request further Time limits may apply to English language requirements. Additional requirements In some cases you may be required to provide additional information be to eligible for entry into a specific course. Check the entry requirements for specific courses in this guide and ensure you withsubmit this application. your ^ ere conducted solely in English ere completed no more than two years S Level subjects: General English Paper, Language; or Level Language English subject: he qualification was completed in the he most recent studies were of at least (language instruction of and and assessment); prior to commencement of studies at Victoria University. t t w w minimum duration.minimum Time limitations apply to these qualifications. two years in duration; A A
Requirements Satisfactory completion of at least one year’s (full-time) academic study and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^ Satisfactory completion of at least two years’ (full-time) academic study and having completed these studies no more than two years prior to commencing studies at VU.^ • • Applications that do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a providing: basis, case-by-case • • A minimum of 4 in English (Standard Level) or a minimum of 3 in English (Higher Level). Completion of an approved foundation program where English is the language of instruction and assessment (with a minimum grade of 60% in the English subject).^ 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.^ 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.^ VCE Units 3 and 4 in English with a study score of 20 or ESL with a study score of 25 interstate (or equivalent). • Requirements • Requirements A minimum of 3 in English(Standard Level). Completion of recognised a foundation program where English is the language of instruction and assessment (with a pass in the English subject). 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.^ 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.^ 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 interstate (or equivalent). ; training.gov.au and aqf.edu.au he course applied for does not have he AQF qualification is delivered at a he qualification was delivered in t a higher English language proficiency requirementsrequirement the than outlined; registered training organisation and listed on Australia or in a specified English- speaking country (Canada – excluding Quebec), Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, South Islands, Solomon Singapore, Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America Zambia); and t t International Baccalaureate Australian University Foundation Program Australian QualificationsFramework qualification (AQF) Secondary Schooling or tertiary studies Senior Secondary School Australia) (in Postgraduate Australian QualificationsFramework qualification (AQF) Framework Qualifications Australian Undergraduate qualification (AQF) Qualification Qualification General Certificate of Education(GCE A Levels) A grade of C in the following: Secondary Schooling or tertiary studies Qualification General Certificate of Education(GCE A Levels)International Baccalaureate Australian University A Foundationgrade Program(or of C better) in the subject: English Language. Australian QualificationsFramework qualification (AQF) Senior Secondary School Australia) (in
Postgraduate courses Postgraduate Bachelor degrees Diplomas • • ^Recognition may apply if: may apply ^Recognition • 1 1 2 2 2 Result 50% E C 10 (BCC) 20 60% 24 85% and prerequisites course meet must applicable if ATAR 29 2 Advanced Levels must meet course prerequisites and prerequisites course meet must applicable if ATAR Case-by-case 7 (CDD) 75% 75% 3.5 (out of 5) 4 (out of 5) 5 (out of 5) Second Division 2.5 (out of 4) 70% 3.5 (out of 4) First Division with Distinction 70% 3.5 (out of 4) D Level of completionLevel of Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an average grade of Completed with an average grade of Completed with an overall result of at least An overall result of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall result of at least Completed with an overall result of at least Successfully completed 12 Year Completed with an overall result of at least Completed with a pass in at least Successfully completed 12 Year Completed with an overall average of all subjects Completed with an overall result of at least Completed with an overall average of all subjects the (in final year) Completed with an overall average of all subjects Completed with of a GPA Completed with of a GPA Completed with of a GPA Completed degree a with classification of Completed with of a GPA Completed with an overall average of all subjects the (in final year) Completed with as a GPA calculated in the final year Completed with a degree classification(as of awarded on degree certificate) Completed with an overall average of all subjects Completed with reflected (as a GPA on transcript) Completed with an average grade of VU course VU Diploma Foundation Studies (Extended)Foundation Studies Diploma Bachelor of Laws Diploma Bachelor courses Bachelor Bachelor courses Bachelor Bachelor of Laws Diploma Bachelor of Laws Diploma Bachelor courses Bachelor Coursework)Master’s (by Bachelor courses Bachelor Master’s (by Research) (by Master’s research and Philosophy Doctor of doctorates Diploma Bachelor courses Bachelor Bachelor of Laws Coursework)Master’s (by Master’s (by Research) (by Master’s research and Philosophy Doctor of doctorates (Standard) Foundation Studies Highest qualification Australia Program Foundation Global International Baccalaureate Diploma Victorian Certificate of Education Education Certificate of Victorian (VCE) General Certificate of Education Education Certificate of General (GCE A Levels) Bachelor degree Master’s degree with thesis or admissible bachelor degree Bangladesh Higher School Certificate(HSC) Bachelor degree Master’s degree with thesis or admissible bachelor degree Cambodia Upper Secondary of Diploma Education For entry into our foundation, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses postgraduate and undergraduate diploma, foundation, entryFor our into Check the minimum academic requirements for entry into our foundation, diploma, bachelor (undergraduate) and postgraduate (coursework and research) coursesaccording to the qualifications in your country. If your qualification is not listed and you would to know like if you meet the minimum entry requirements, you can submit an online enquiry by visiting eaams.vu.edu.au/enquiry 110 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 111 7
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8 8 8 Result 2.5 (out of 4) 60% 65% Second Division (55%) universities 65% 65% 85% 70% 90% 70% First Division with Distinction (70%) 6.5 (out of 10) 7.5 8.5 Project or 985 institutions 211 - 75%. All other institutions - 80% Project or 985 institutions 211 - 75%. All other institutions - 80% 60% 65% 85% 2.3 (out of 4) 60% 3.3 3.3 60% 6 (out of 10) 6.0 2.8 (out of 4) 6 (out of 10) 80% or 8 (out of 10) 3.5 (out of 4) 65% 60% 60% 65% universities Level of completionLevel of Completed with of a GPA Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed degree a with classification of Completed in the year the examination was undertakenCompleted first year with an overall average of Lower cut-off score for Tier 1 Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of all subjects the (in final year) Completed with a degree classification(as awarded on degree of certificate) Completed with an average score of Completed with an average score (academic subjects only) of Completed with an average score (academic subjects only) of Completed with an overall average of all subjects Completed with an overall average of all subjects Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed (the first year) with a ofGPA Completed (the first year) with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of all subjects the (in final year) Completed with reflected (as a GPA on transcript) of Completed with an overall average of Completed with an average score of Completed with an average score (academic subjects only) of Completed with of a GPA Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with as a GPA calculated the (in final year)Completed with an overall average of all subjects the (in final year) 80%(out10) or 8 of Completed with an overall average of all subjects 3.5(out4) of Completed with of a GPA Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed with an overall average of at least Completed in the year the examination was undertaken Lower cut-off score for Tier 2 VU course VU Master’s (by Coursework)Master’s (by Master’s (by Coursework)Master’s (by Diploma Diploma Bachelor of Laws courses Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy and research and Philosophy Doctor of doctorates (Standard) Foundation Studies courses Bachelor Bachelor of Laws Bachelor courses Bachelor Bachelor of Laws courses Bachelor Bachelor of Laws Research) (by Master’s Master’s (by Research) (by Master’s research and Philosophy Doctor of doctorates Diploma courses Bachelor Bachelor of Laws Bachelor courses Bachelor Master’s (by Research) (by Master’s research and Philosophy Doctor of doctorates Master’s (by Coursework)Master’s (by Foundation Studies (Extended)Foundation Studies Diploma Master’s (by Coursework)Master’s (by Master’s (by Research) (by Master’s research and Philosophy Doctor of doctorates (Standard) Foundation Studies Foundation Studies (Extended)Foundation Studies (Standard) Foundation Studies Diploma courses Bachelor Highest qualification Bachelor degree Bachelor degree Higher SecondaryHigher Certificate/ State from Certificate Intermediate Board All India Senior School (issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education) Bachelor degree Master’s degree with thesis or admissible bachelor degree Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Atas, SMA II XI) (Grade Master’s degree with thesis or bacheloradmissable degree India Indian School Certificate(issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) Bachelor degree Master’s degree with thesis or admissible bachelor degree Sekolah Menengah Atas, SMA III (Grade XII) (Senior School CertificateGraduation) of Master’s degree with thesis or admissible bachelor degree China Gao Er (Senior Middle School Year 2) Gao San (Senior Middle School Year 3) Gaokao or National College National or Gaokao (NCEE) Examination Entrance NTRY REQUIREMENTS NTRY E
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Iran Pre-University Certificate 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’s (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 12 (out of 20) Master’s (by Research) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 15 (out of 20) Master’s 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 Kenya Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) D+ (mean grade) Education (KCSE) Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) D (mean grade) Diploma Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) C- (mean grade) Bachelor courses Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) C+ (mean grade) Bachelor of Laws Completed (and passed a minimum 7 of 8 subjects taken) A- (mean grade) Bachelor degree Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 50% Master’s (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final year) 60% or 3.3 (out of 4) Master’s 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 certificate) of (Upper Division) Kuwait Shahadat-al-Thanawiya-al-Aama 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’s (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 Malaysia Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with a total of 59 (STPM) Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with a total of 49 Diploma Passed at least 2 subjects with a score of 29 Bachelor courses Completed with a total of 79 Bachelor of Laws Completed with a total of 10.679 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 510 Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall average of 210 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’s (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Completed with a degree classification of Second Class Lower Division Master’s (by Reserch) Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) 3.3 (out of 4) Master’s 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)
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Mauritius Higher School Certificate (HSC) Diploma Completed with a pass in 2 Advanced Levels Bachelor courses Completed with an overall result of 711 Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall result of 1011 Bachelor degree Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 55% Master’s (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 year) 60% Master’s 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 65% Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree Class II, Division I certificate) of Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Diploma Completed with an overall average of 60% Completed with a GPA of 2.41 (out of 4) Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 65% Completed with a GPA of 2.61 (out of 4) Proficiency/Intermediate Certificate Diploma Completed with an overall average of 60% Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 65% Bachelor degree Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Master’s by (Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final year) 75% Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) 3.3% Master’s 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 (75%) certificate) of Nigeria West African Senior Diploma Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of at least 6 School Certificate Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed (the first year) with an overall average (in all subjects) 60% Bachelor of Laws Completed (the first year) with an overall average (in all subjects) 85% Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on the degree Second Class Honours certificate) of (Lower Division) Master’s (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final year) 60% Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) 4.0 Master’s 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 certificate) of (Upper Division) Pakistan Intermediate Certificate/Higher Diploma Completed with a score of 550/1100 Secondary School Certificate 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’s (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Completed with an overall average of at least 55% Master’s (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects (in the final year) 75% Completed with a GPA (calculated for the final year) 3.5 (out of 4) Master’s degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a degree classification First Division with Distinction (75%) admissible degree doctorates (as awarded on degree certificate) of Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.5 (out of 4)
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Philippines High School Diploma (Grade 12) Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed Year 12 with an overall average of 75% Academic Track Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed Year 11 with an overall average of 80% Diploma Completed Year 12 with an overall average of 80% Bachelor degree Bachelor courses Completed (the first year) with an overall grade of 312 Bachelor of Laws Completed (the first year) with an overall grade of 1.512 Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with an overall grade of 2.5 (out of 4)12 Master’s (by Research) Completed with an overall average of all subjects 1 to 1.75 (out of 5)12 (in the final year, depending on weighting) 3.3 (out of 4) 85% Master’s degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average of all subjects 1 to 1.75 (out of 5)12 admissible degree doctorates (in the final year, depending on weighting) 3.3 (out of 4) 85% Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (Secondary School Diploma Completed with an overall average of 65% Graduation Certificate) 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’s (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.75 (out of 4) Completed with a GPA of 3.5 (out of 5) Master’s (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 year) 80% Master’s 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% Singapore Singapore Cambridge O Levels Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with a minimum grade of D in 5 academic subjects Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with a minimum grade of D in 4 academic subjects Singapore Cambridge A Levels Foundation Studies (Standard) Completed with a pass in at least 2 subjects (H2 Level) Foundation Studies (Extended) Completed with a pass in at least 1 subject (H2 Level) Diploma Completed with a minimum grade of D in 1 subject (H2 Level) and D in 2 subjects (H1 Level) or D in 2 subjects (H2 Level) Bachelor courses Completed with an overall result of at least 813 Bachelor degree Bachelor of Laws Completed with an overall result of at least 1313 Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with a degree classification of Second Class Honours Lower Division Master’s (by Research) Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) of 3.2 (out of 4) or 4 (out of 5) Master’s degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a degree classification Second Class Honours Upper admissible degree doctorates (as awarded on degree certificate) of Division 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 subject and S in 3 academic subjects
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Sri Lankan 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 1 academic subject and S in 2 academic subjects (CSS) 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 2.3 (out of 4) Associate Degree Bachelor of Laws Completed with a GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) Bachelor degree Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average of 55% Master’s (by Research) Complete with an overall average of all subjects (in the final year) 70% Completed with a GPA (as calculated for the final year) of 3.3 (out of 4) Master’s degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Complete a degree classification (as awarded on degree certificate) of First Class Pass (70%) admissible degree doctorates Completed with a GPA (as reflected on transcript) of 3.3 (out of 4) Thailand 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’s (by Coursework) Completed with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) Master’s (by Research) Completed with a GPA (calculated for the final year) of 3.3 (out of 4) Master’s degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with a GPA (reflected on the transcript) 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 Trung Diploma Completed with an overall average of 6.5 (out of 10) Hoc (Secondary School Graduation Bachelor courses Completed with an overall average of 8 (out of 10) 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 Bachelor courses Completed (the first year) with an overall average of 6.5 (out of 10) degree) Bachelor of Laws Completed (the first year) with an overall average of 8.5 (out of 10) Master’s (by Coursework) Completed with an overall average of 6 (out of 10) Master’s (by Research) Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) in the final year 7 (out of 10) Master’s degree with thesis or Doctor of Philosophy and research Completed with an overall average (in all subjects) of 7 (out of 10) admissible degree doctorates
1 M arks are calculated as a total of 3 Advanced 8 S uccessful completion of the National 13 Marks are calculated from 3 H2 level subjects Level subjects in the same academic year, Examination is also required. Overall average where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. where the mark of A*/A=5, B=4, C=3 D=2 of academic subjects and examinations as H1 subject marks are calculated as half and E=1. shown on the final transcript. points where A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1 and Any prerequisite subjects require a C or 9 G rade calculation is based on a total of 3 E=0.5. Any prerequisite subjects require a above. The qualification must be awarded by Subject Grade Points (SGP) of the academic C or above. an approved examining board. subjects only where A = 4, A- = 3.67, B+ 14 T otal score of a maximum of the best 3 2 S uccessful completion of the National = 3.33, B = 3, B- = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2, A Level subjects taken in one examination Examination is required. C- = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1 and F=0. sitting, where A=5, B=4, C=3 and S=1. Any 3 T he province the examination was completed 10 C alculation of grade is based on an average prerequisite subjects require a C or above. in and the stream of subjects undertaken are of the best five subjects (excluding Chinese relevant to the score required. and Bahasa Malayu) where A1 = 1, B2 = 2, Qualification standards displayed are indicative 4 Where 60 is the passing mark. B3 = 3, B4 = 4, B5 = 5, B6 = 6, C7 = 7, only and achieving one of these levels does not C8 = 8 and F = 0. 5 A verage of a minimum of 4 core academic guarantee a placement into a VU course. VU subjects (excluding local language). 11 M arks are calculated as a total of 3 Advanced reserves the right to adjust these at any time. Level subjects where A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 Where the highest qualification referred to is a 6 A verage of a minimum of 4 core academic and E=1 in the same academic year. Any bachelor or master’s degree, meeting the entry subjects (excluding local language). prerequisite subjects require a C or above. requirement does not waive the requirement for Qualifications are assessed on an individual the entry degree to be assessed as comparable basis. 12 A verage is calculated on a 1-5 scale with 1 being the highest grade. to an Australian bachelor degree or higher. Some 7 Academic requirements may vary depending courses may require academic results that are on the institution at which the qualification higher than results stated. was obtained.
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Course code Course title CRICOS code Intake^^ Duration Campus IELTS^^^ A$ fee per Page (semesters) semester^ number
FOUNDATION STUDIES JQAG International Foundations at VU 096078F 1, 2 2 (trimesters) FP 5.5 (5.0) $10,600 107 JQAH International Foundations at VU (Extended) 096079E 1, 2 3 (trimesters) FP 5.0 (5.0) $10,600 107 ARTS Undergraduate ABAB Bachelor of Arts 068927B 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $12,800 36 ABMC Bachelor of Music 077998A 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $12,500 36 ABSN Bachelor of Screen Media 092157F 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $12,500 37 Postgraduate Coursework ATDM Graduate Certificate in Digital Media 083300A 1, 2 1 CF 6.5 (6.0) $13,100 118 AGDM Graduate Diploma in Digital Media 083305G 1, 2 2 CF 6.5 (6.0) $13,100 118 AMDM Master of Digital Media 083302K 1, 2 4 CF 6.5 (6.0) $13,100 37 BUSINESS TAFE Certificates and Diplomas SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 095616D 1, 2 2 FN 5.5 (5.0) $6,400 40 SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery 0100178 1, 2 3 FN 5.5 (5.0) $6,400 40 SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management 095617C 1, 2 2 FN 5.5 (5.0) $6,300 40 SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management 095618B 1, 2 3 FN 5.5 (5.0) $6,300 41 VAHH Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management 0100454 1, 2 4 FN 6.0 (6.0) $8,500 41 Higher Education Diplomas VDBE Diploma of Business (Enterprise) 075552C 1, 2 2 CF 5.5 (5.0) $11,250 42 Undergraduate BBNS Bachelor of Business 092944A 1, 2 6 CF, FP 6.0 (6.0) $14,500 42 Postgraduate Coursework BTBI Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics 092498G 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 BTMM Graduate Certificate in Management 092490D 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 BTPF Graduate Certificate in Business Administration 092491C 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $16,200 118 BTKM Graduate Certificate in Marketing 092496J 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 BTSP Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management 092493A 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 BTTD Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Destination Management 092497G 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 BTOC Graduate Certificate in Organisation Change Management 094346G 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $15,500 118 BTIH Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations and Human 092492B 1, 2 1 (trimester) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 Resource Management BGMA Graduate Diploma in Business (Management) 092489G 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 BGPB Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 091513K 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $16,200 118 BGAR Graduate Diploma in Business (Accounting) 083288C 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,700 118 BGBS Graduate Diploma in Business 084867J 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 (Supply Chain Management) BGBT Graduate Diploma in Business (Tourism and 092068G 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 Destination Management) BGIH Graduate Diploma in Business (Industrial Relations 084104G 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 118 and Human Resource Management) BGMK Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing) 084103J 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 119 BGBI Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics 084865M 1, 2 2 (trimesters) CF 6.5 (6.0) $14,850 119
118 COURSES AND FEES 119 53 52 119 119 119 119 119 48 50 47 119 51 53 48 49 49 119 119 56 51 52 56 59 56 57 57 Page Page number 119 $14,850 $14,850 $14,850 $14,850 $14,850 $14,850 $14,850 $14,700 $14,850 $14,850 $14,850 $14,850 $16,200 $16,200 $14,850 $15,500 $14,850 $14,850 $7,500 $14,850 $14,850 $7,500 $10,800 $12,900 $12,600 $12,600 A$ fee per semester^ $14,850 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 5.5 (5.0) 6.5 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 5.5 (5.0) 6.0 (6.0) 6.5 (6.0) 7.0 (L&S 7.5, R&W 6.5) 6.0 (6.0) IELTS^^^ 6.5 (6.0) CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF CF FN FP FP FP Campus CF (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) (trimesters) 3 (trimesters) 3 (trimesters) 3 3 3 3 3 1 FN, SA 4 (trimesters) 4 (trimesters) 4 3 2 FN, SA 2 6 8 6 Duration (semesters) 2 (trimesters) 2 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 1, 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 31, 4 2, 31, 2, 31, 4 4 2, 31, 2, 31, 3 2, 31, 4 2, 31, 4 2, 3 1, 3 2, 31, 5 1, 2 1, 2, 31, 4 2, 31, 5 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 Intake^^ 1, 2 1, 2, 31, 4 084110K 083289B 084108D 084107E 084106F 092067G 098078A 083297B 083294E 083290J 092066J 012133K 083299M 083292G 094345G 083296C 096291A 083293F 083291G 096292M 085044G 074359A 096869G 071581G 1, 2 093862F CRICOS code 084868G 083298A Sydney (VUS)
Master of Business Analytics Management Planning Resource Enterprise of Master Management of Master Master of Marketing Supply Management Chain of Master Management Destination and Tourism of Master and Care Childhood Early Education in CertificateIII Master of Business Analytics (Professional) Management) Resource Master of Business (Supply Chain Management) Master of Business (Tourism and Destination Management) Administration Business of Master (Professional) Administration Business of Master (Management) Business of Master Master of Change, Innovation and Leadership Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) Planning Resource Business (Enterprise Master of Systems)/ Master of Business Analytics Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management Master of Business (Marketing) Planning Resource Business (Enterprise Master of Supply Management Chain of Master Systems)/ Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Childhood Early and Education of Diploma Diploma of Education Studies Education of Diploma Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Childhood Early of Bachelor Bachelor of Education (P-12) Education of Bachelor Bachelor of Education Studies Studies Education of Bachelor Course title Graduate Diploma in Business (Enterprise Resource Resource Business (Enterprise DiplomaGraduate in Planning Systems) Master of Business (Accounting) Master of ‡ BMAD BMEP BMMM BMKM BMSP BMTD EDUCATION Diplomas Certificatesand TAFE CHC30113 BMBI BMIRBMSM Relations/Human (Industrial Business of Master BMBT BMPF BMAB BMMA BMCH BMES BMDA BMIH CHC50113 BMMK BMDB Higher Education Diplomas EDES Undergraduate EBEC EBED EBST Course code BGEP BMAK City Flinders (CF) City King (CK) City Queen (CQ) Footscray Nicholson (FN) FootscrayWerribee (WB) Park (FP) VU St Albans (SA) Sunshine (SS) Note: ^Information and fees listed above are for international students commencing a coursesome in 2020. Fees courses, are subject equipment to approval and clothing and may change. is required For at an additional cost to thecourse fees are February/March listed^^Intakes in this guide, July and requirement we recommend (2) and (1), November is based you (3). ^^^IELTS check on academic the website. test module (overall score, no band less than). *All research fees are indicative and depend on field of research studied. †Entry requiresEntry HBSO requirements,as a prerequisite. fees,‡Entry and CRICOS requires as a informationprerequisite. CHC30113 in this guide are for courses at VU campuses in Melbourne only. OURSES AND FEES AND OURSES C
Course code Course title CRICOS code Intake^^ Duration Campus IELTS^^^ A$ fee per Page (semesters) semester^ number
Postgraduate Coursework ETED Graduate Certificate in Education 083308D 1, 2 1 FP 6.5 (6.0) $13,000 120 EGED Graduate Diploma in Education 083311J 1, 2 2 FP 6.5 (6.0) $13,000 120 EMED Master of Education 083310K 1, 2 4 FP 6.5 (6.0) $13,000 58 EMPE Master of Teaching (Primary Education) 083309C 1, 2 4 FN 7.0 (L&S 7.5, $13,000 58 R&W 6.5) EMES Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) 084111J 1, 2 4 FN 7.0 (L&S 7.5, $13,000 59 R&W 6.5) HRED Master of Education 006759D 1, 2 4 FP 6.5 (6.0) $13,886 C&F ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE Higher Education Diplomas VDEN Diploma of Engineering 088602B 1, 2 2 CF 5.5 (5.0) $14,100 62 Undergraduate NHCM Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) 096487M 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $15,000 62 NBBD Bachelor of Building Design 096484C 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $15,000 63 NBBS Bachelor of Building Surveying 088597E 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $15,000 63 NHEA Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural 084872A 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $16,750 64 Engineering) NHEC Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil 084873M 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $16,750 64 Engineering) NHEE Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and 084874K 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $16,750 65 Electronic Engineering) NHEM Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical 084875J 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $16,750 65 Engineering) Postgraduate Coursework NGPM Graduate Diploma in Project Management 084871B 1, 2 2 FP 6.5 (6.0) $15,650 120 NMEN Master of Engineering 084876G 1, 2 4 FP 6.5 (6.0) $16,600 66 NMPM Master of Project Management 083306F 1, 2 4 FP 6.5 (6.0) $15,650 66 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY AND DERMAL SCIENCES TAFE Diplomas HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing 092570D 1, 2 4 SA, WB 7.0 (7.0) $9,500 70 SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy 089066B 1 2 CK 5.5 (5.0) $8,600 76 Undergraduate HBHL Bachelor of Health Science 092156G 1 6 SA 6.0 (6.0) $16,400 77 HBNT Bachelor of Human Nutrition 096482E 1 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $14,150 77 HBBS Bachelor of Biomedical Science 092499F 1 6 SA 6.0 (6.0) $15,350 71 HBES Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science 096481F 1 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $15,350 77 HBNB Bachelor of Nursing 080229E 1 6 SA 7.0 (7.0) $15,600 70 HBPD Bachelor of Paramedicine 092160M 1 6 SA 6.0 (6.0) $15,600 71 ABPA Bachelor of Psychological Studies 071141K 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $14,200 72 ABPB Bachelor of Psychological Studies / Bachelor of Business 075219E 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $14,800 77 HBSO Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) 088781E 1 6 CF 6.5 (6.0) $18,350 73 HBDS Bachelor of Dermal Sciences 092158E 1 8 CQ 6.0 (6.0) $15,600 76 HBBM Bachelor of Biomedicine 084869G 1 6 FP, SA 7.0 (6.5) $16,950 121 AHPA Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours) 071137F 1 2 FP 6.5 (6.0) $14,200 121 ABPC Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 077996C 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $14,200 121 SHBM Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences) 015074C 1 2 FP, SA 6.5 (6.0) $15,350 121
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Course code Course title CRICOS code Intake^^ Duration Campus IELTS^^^ A$ fee per Page (semesters) semester^ number
Postgraduate Coursework AMAC Master of Applied Psychology (Community 092488J 1 4 FN 6.5 (6.0) $15,300 74 Psychology) AMPE Master of Counselling 042907J 1 4 CF, FN 6.5 (6.0) $14,050 73 HMHO† Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) 090621C 1, 2 3 CF 6.5 (6.0) $18,350 73 HMPG Master of Public Health 089543M 1, 2 4 SA 6.5 (6.0) $15,300 74 (Global Nutrition and Active Living) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS Higher Education Diplomas VDIT Diploma of Information Technology 077776D 1, 2 2 FN 5.5 (5.0) $13,250 80 Undergraduate NBIT Bachelor of Information Technology 071997F 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $14,800 80 Postgraduate Coursework NMIT Master of Applied Information Technology 083307E 1, 2 4 FP 6.5 (6.0) $15,000 81 LEGAL STUDIES Undergraduate ABCJ Bachelor of Criminal Justice 088599C 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $11,600 85 ABCY Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological 095830J 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $11,600 85 Studies BLAW Bachelor of Laws 040190B 1, 2 8 CQ 6.5 (6.0) $14,800 84 BLGE Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) 041647K 1, 2 6 CQ 6.5 (6.0) $14,800 84 Postgraduate LGML Graduate Diploma in Migration Law 096290B 1, 2 2 CQ 6.5 (6.0) $16,000 85 SOCIAL WORK, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ABCD Bachelor of Community Development 088782D 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $11,600 89 ABSW Bachelor of Social Work 077997B 1 8 FN 6.0 (6.0) $13,100 88 ABYW Bachelor of Youth Work 074356D 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $12,500 88 Postgraduate Coursework ATID Graduate Certificate in International Community 016978C 1, 2 1 FP 6.5 (6.0) $11,600 121 Development AGID Graduate Diploma in International Community 085260K 1, 2 2 FP 6.5 (6.0) $11,600 121 Development AMCD Master of International Community Development 083312G 1, 2 4 FP 6.5 (6.0) $11,600 89 SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE TAFE Diplomas SIS50612 Diploma of Sport Development 082946D 1, 2 2 FP 5.5 (5.0) $8,600 92 Undergraduate ABHE Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) 084834G 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 92 ABHD Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) 084833G 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 93 SBOL Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership 099055M 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 93
City Flinders (CF) City King (CK) City Queen (CQ) Footscray Nicholson (FN) Footscray Park (FP) St Albans (SA) Sunshine (SS) Werribee (WB) VU Sydney (VUS) Note: ^Information and fees listed above are for international students commencing a course in 2020. Fees are subject to approval and may change. For some courses, equipment and clothing is required at an additional cost to the course fees listed in this guide, and we recommend you check the website. ^^Intakes are February/March (1), July (2) and November (3). ^^^IELTS requirement is based on academic test module (overall score, no band less than). *All research fees are indicative and depend on field of research studied. †Entry requires HBSO as a prerequisite. ‡Entry requires CHC30113 as a prerequisite. Entry requirements, fees, and CRICOS information in this guide are for courses at VU campuses in Melbourne only.
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Course code Course title CRICOS code Intake^^ Duration Campus IELTS^^^ A$ fee per Page (semesters) semester^ number
SBSM Bachelor of Sport Management 084881M 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 94 SBSA Bachelor of Sport Science 096485B 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 95 SBHP Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / 084877G 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $14,450 122 Bachelor of Psychological Studies SBSB Bachelor of Sport Management / 084880A 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 95 Bachelor of Business SBPH Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science 088601C 1, 2 6 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 122 SBHS Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / 084878F 1, 2 8 FP 6.0 (6.0) $13,700 122 Bachelor of Sport Management Postgraduate Coursework SMSI Master of Sport Business and Integrity 087659D 1, 2 3 CF 6.5 (6.0) $18,650 94 SGSI Graduate Diploma in Sport Business and Integrity 087658E 1, 2 2 CF 6.5 (6.0) $18,650 122 AMEP Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation 077582C 1, 2 3 FP 6.5 (6.0) $15,100 95 RESEARCH UPAD Doctor of Philosophy 064447F 1, 2 8 CF, 6.5 (6.0) $14,840 102 CQ,FP, $17,400* SA, WB UPAF Doctor of Philosophy 064447F 1, 2 8 CF, CQ, 6.5 (6.0) $14,840 102 FP, SA, $17,400* WB UPAE Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) 099052C 1, 2 8 CF, CQ, 6.5 (6.0) $14,840 102 FP, SA, $17,400* WB UPAG Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) 099052C 1, 2 8 CF, CQ, 6.5 (6.0) $14,840 102 FP, SA, $17,400* WB URAR Master of Applied Research 099077E 1, 2 4 CF, FP, 6.5 (6.0) $12,650 103 SA, WB $17,200* URAP Master of Applied Research 099078D 1, 2 4 CF, FP, 6.5 (6.0) $12,650 103 SA, WB $17,200* URRE Master of Research 099079C 1, 2 3 CF, FP, 6.5 (6.0) $12,650 103 SA, WB $17,200* URRS Master of Research 099080K 1, 2 3 CF, FP, 6.5 (6.0) $12,650 103 SA, WB $17,200* URPR Master of Research Practice 099081J 1, 2 2 CF, FP, 6.5 (6.0) $12,650 103 SA, WB $17,200* URPC Master of Research Practice 099082G 1, 2 2 CF, FP, 6.5 (6.0) $12,650 103 SA, WB $17,200*
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 2020. Fees are subject to approval and may change. For some courses, equipment and clothing is required at an additional cost to the course fees listed in this guide, and we recommend you check the website. ^^Intakes are February/March (1), July (2) and November (3). ^^^IELTS requirement is based on academic test module (overall score, no band less than). *All research fees are indicative and depend on field of research studied. †Entry requires HBSO as a prerequisite. ‡Entry requires CHC30113 as a prerequisite. Entry requirements, fees, and CRICOS information in this guide are for courses at VU campuses in Melbourne only.
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