Diploma into a degree
Victoria University is currently offering five Higher Education Diploma courses, each providing a streamlined pathway straight into the second year of the Bachelor degree, with full credit for the first year of the degree.
Once you have successfully completed the diploma (to the same academic standard as those completing the first year of the degree) you will pathway into the corresponding degree program. The bonus is you will then graduate with two qualifications, a diploma and a degree, or you can exit into the workforce after one year with a diploma qualification.
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Courses available
The five Higher Education Diploma courses, which provide a clear pathway straight into the second year of the Bachelor degree are:
| Diploma | pathway into Bachelor degree | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Business (Enterprise) (WDBE) | > |
Bachelor of Business (BBUS) (specialisations in accounting, economics, information systems, management, marketing) |
Footscray Nicholson |
| Diploma of Creative Industries (WDCI) | > |
Bachelor of Creative Arts Industries (ABAI) (specialisations in creative writing, digital media, music, performance studies, visual arts) |
City Flinders |
| Diploma of Education Studies (ADES) | > | Bachelor of Education P-12 (ABED) | Footscray Nicholson |
| Diploma of Information Technology (TDIT) | > | Bachelor of Information Technology (Network and Systems Computing) (SBNS) | City Flinders, City Queen, Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Werribee |
| Diploma of Arts (Community) (WDAC) | > | Bachelor Arts (Community Development) (ABSE) | Footscray Nicholson, Footscray Park |
Course structure
The Diploma into Degree courses are full-time.
Contact hours for the diploma are higher than the first year of the degree course and will consist of an 18 week semester and a higher number of weekly contact hours.
Who it is for
The Diploma to a Degree courses are ideal if you aspire to do a degree but aren’t quite ready because you:
- didn’t achieve the ATAR score for your preferred degree course
- need to develop more in depth knowledge and skills in a particular discipline area
- need to improve your academic skills
- have been away from study for a while and need preparation to return to study (mature age)
- are within the workforce/have industry experience but don’t have a qualification (mature age).
Additional study support
A supportive learning environment
With a slightly longer semester, you receive additional support:
- to develop/refresh the foundation skills and knowledge you require to undertake the degree
- for essential study skills
- to improve your language, literacy and numeracy skills.
Small class sizes give you ready access to the teacher, which will make the transition to tertiary education a more positive experience.
How to apply for these courses
Refer to the How to Apply section on each of the 5 Diplomas that offer this pathway to find out how to enrol:
- Diploma of Business (Enterprise) (WDBE)
- Diploma of Creative Industries (WDCI)
- Diploma of Education Studies (ADES)
- Diploma of Information Technology (TDIT)
- Diploma of Arts (Community) (WDAC)
More information
For more information, phone 1300 VICUNI.