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  • #1 in Victoria for skills development

    With hands-on teaching in state-of-the-art facilities that mirror industry, you’ll graduate with job-ready skills employers are looking for. 

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  • #4 in Australia for graduate employer satisfaction

    VU graduates consistently impress employers – you’ll leave with a qualification that carries real weight when you’re job-hunting.

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  • Study one subject at a time

    Enjoy deeper, more focused learning with the VU Block Model®. You’ll study one subject at a time with 3-hour classes, 3 days a week. 

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  • Get a head start

    In Year 11 or 12? Apply for VU Early Entry to score a Conditional Offer* for your course, 5 bonus ATAR points, access to scholarships and exclusive study resources and freebies. 

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Bachelor of Sport Management

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HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

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