This area of VU College includes the School of Language and Learning, and the School of Pathways and Transition.

These schools run Transition and Pathway courses as well as providing Language, Literacy and Numeracy support and development.

Language and learning development

We provide a wide range of services and resources to support student learning across Victoria University. These include SNAPVU, the Students Supporting Student Learning Program, Student Rovers, peer mentoring, group and individual student academic support.

Explore the full range of options in Learning support services. 

Language, Literacy and Numeracy strategy

Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) is a key component of VU's social inclusion strategy, ensuring students develop:

• the capability necessary to succeed in their Victoria University courses
  
• the skills they will need for further learning and for their future careers.

 We oversee the implementation of this strategy, including the employment of Faculty Liaison Officers.

Students Supporting Student Learning

Students Supporting Student Learning (SSSL) is about students learning from other students. Student mentors are selected to provide academic support through student-led study sessions across different units and courses. 

You will find student rovers at VU's libraries and learning commons.

For more information, explore SSSL on SNAPVU.

SNAPVU

SNAPVU is the latest addition to online learning support at VU.

It is a social learning site where you can:

• create a profile and get resources recommended to you based on your study interests
• personalise your pages
• ask and answer other students questions on the discussion forum
• read and comment on blogs
• watch and rate videocasts made by other Victoria University students
• create and join online study groups
• find out how you can get involved in students supporting student learning

Student Learning Hub

This online tool is designed to support and improve general and subject-specific academic study, writing, maths and English skills, and houses a collection of useful materials. 

Explore the Student Learning Hub.

Workshops

Free special workshops are timetabled on specific dates, and weekly support sessions are held on various subjects. Study labs offer places for students to work with computers, as well as access to study resources and assistance from teachers.

Individual consultations can be booked to see a language and learning skills lecturer who can help you with your studies.

For further information and bookings, see the Student Learning Hub. Or contact Phil Moore on +61 3 9919 7049 or email phillip.moore@vu.edu.au.

Pathways and Transition Courses

Formal and informal pathways into higher study are opened through VU College courses, often leading to credit for other courses.

These include:

• Gateway to Nursing
• Liberal Arts
• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
• English Language and Literacy Courses for local Australian students. 

Liberal Arts and preparatory programs

We offer broad based ‘Arts’ courses focusing on both the humanities and social sciences. These allow students to explore a range of subject areas including:

• cultural studies
• history
• literature
• politics
• cinema and film
• environmental studies
• philosophy
• psychology
• political economy
• mathematics

Learning Skills

We help graduates develop skills in complex writing, research, advanced communication, social inquiry and critical thinking.

Pathways students who have studied the Liberal Arts have gone on to study in a broad range of Higher Education courses, with credit for the first year.  

Students in Gateway to Nursing have a pathway into either the Diploma of Nursing or undergraduate nursing.

For more information, including how to apply call Michael Hallpike on +61 3 9919 8637 or +61 3 9919 8641 or email michael.hallpike@vu.edu.au  

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Literacy

We offer a range of English as a Second Language (ESL) literacy and numeracy courses at differing levels. From Certificate I to Certificate IV, they are designed to develop English language, academic and literacy skills.

Distance Education and Recreation and Wellbeing programs are also available for some courses.

Contact Sashi Mani for more information on +61 3 9919 2444 or email sashi.mani@vu.edu.au

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a secondary school qualification that is recognised for admission to universities in Australia and worldwide. It is a qualification that leads to both study and employment.

At VU, the VCE is offered to adults (18 years and over) at the Footscray Nicholson Campus – both day and evening classes are available. The VCE contains general curriculum components (VCE studies) and Vocational Education and Training qualifications (VCE VET). It is offered as a 1yr, 2yr or 3yr program.

Contact Susheel Chand for more information on + 61 3 9919 8643 or email susheel.chand@vu.edu.au