Foundation studies

Improve your English-language, writing, study and numeracy skills with a foundation studies course at Victoria University. These courses could help you to find work or go on to further education.

Why choose VU

Course Introduction - Foundations & English Language - transcript

Studying foundation studies at VU

Yuqi Jiao.

Find the pathway to your dream course

Whether you've just finished secondary school or changing your career direction, we can help you find your path to a VU course.

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Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP)

Many of our foundation studies courses are part of the The Western Melbourne English Program. You'll get access to a range of support services, including counselling, and housing and financial advice.

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Improve your skills with our Learning Hub

Access our Learning Hub as part of your foundation studies course. You get personalised support, workshops and online resources to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.

Career outcomes

Our courses are designed to help you develop and transition into:

further education and training
employment
vocational courses.

VU stories

Lannie O'Keefe.

From early school leaver to university teacher

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Nutrition and Food Sciences)

"My goal in returning to study was to be an example for my children and change the future for my family. VU was accepting, flexible, listened to me and had empathy for my needs. "

My goal in returning to study was to be an example for my children and change the future for my family. VU was accepting, flexible, listened to me and had empathy for my needs.

A pathway to PhD in science

Doctor of Philosophy (Science)

"I was offered a place in Foundation Studies as a pathway course at Victoria University to continue my journey and achieve my goal...I am currently undertaking my PhD research. "

I was offered a place in Foundation Studies as a pathway course at Victoria University to continue my journey and achieve my goal...I am currently undertaking my PhD research.

Ghofran's story

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A learning journey to law

Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22276VIC (now 22565VIC Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice), Bachelor of Laws

"All my achievements are because of VU – they listened to me and transformed me into a better person who can serve other people, especially those who seek refuge in other countries."

All my achievements are because of VU – they listened to me and transformed me into a better person who can serve other people, especially those who seek refuge in other countries.

Innocent's learning journey to law

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