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Make a valuable contribution to new knowledge in your field of education as you make yourself more competitive in your career.

This course focuses on vocational education and training (VET) policy, theory and practice with the critical review of contemporary issues. You may choose a coursework or coursework plus research option, with opportunities to apply for study at doctoral level.

The course is particularly relevant for staff at Victoria University as well as professionals external to the University who want to expand their teaching and/or research skills and knowledge within VET.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Education

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Careers

Professional development for teachers, education administrators, researchers, policy makers.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

Students should be able to: analyse and evaluate vocational education policy, theory and practice demonstrate high level research skills locate and utilise vocational education and training literature and research provide evidence of working with colleagues and peers in VET related professional undertakings demonstrate high order skills in designing, conducting and reporting research in VET policy and practice demonstrate mastery of the field of study and related professional practice

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Units and electives

Students in this course can elect to undertake either a coursework option or a coursework plus research option.

The coursework option consists of six elective units of study (6 x 24 = 144 credit points)

Coursework option

Select six units from the following fourteen electives:

The coursework plus research option consists of two elective units of study (2 x 24 = 48 credit points), two core research units (2 x 24 = 48 credit points), and a minor thesis (48 credit points).

Coursework plus research option

Core Units

Minor Thesis Units

Or if part-time enrol in the following unit for two semesters:

Electives

Select two units from the following eleven electives:

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • International: Successful applicants will usually have an undergraduate degree or equivalent, and/or a Graduate Certificate/ Graduate Diploma in VET and/or an equivalent qualification as approved by the School of Education. IELTS minimum 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
  • Mature: Successful applicants will usually have an undergraduate degree or equivalent, and/or a Graduate Certificate/ Graduate Diploma in VET and/or an equivalent qualification as approved by the School of Education.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
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How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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