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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. Applications close on 25 January 2013

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.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Education.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development Student Centre
    Phone: +61 3 9919 4409
    Email:  aehdcourses@vu.edu.au
  • Course Coordinator
    Associate Professor Shelley Gillis
    Phone: +61 3 99191615
    Email: shelley.gillis@vu.edu.au
  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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