If you are interested in counselling or home and community care, we have many community services courses to help get your career pointing in the right direction. You can study at short course, TAFE or postgraduate level.
Focus your interest in Community services
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Arts
Follow your passions and drive your career forward, gaining essential workplace skills and knowledge in your Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Victoria University.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Gain in-depth knowledge of our justice systems and a holistic approach to community justice with the Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
Hybrid, In person
Bachelor of Criminology
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
In person
Explore impactful legal and social issues and solve real problems in the community with a Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University (VU).
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
Study the motivations that underpin criminal acts, and gain the knowledge needed to make a difference in the community, with the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University.
Duration
4 years
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person
Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
Duration
4.5 years
Campus
Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person
Turn your passion for social equity and health science into an exciting profession in the field of speech pathology, sometimes referred to as speech therapy. This Australian-first dual degree will prepare you to change the future for people who have difficulties with oral communication, as well as support their families and broader community.
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
Improve the lives of young people caught up in the justice system, with a Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice from Victoria University; enquire now.
Duration
3 years
Campus
Werribee
Delivery mode
Hybrid, In person
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Duration
8 months
Campus
VU Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Duration
2 years
Campus
VU Online
Delivery mode
VU Online
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
In person
Gain ACA accreditation in counselling with a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from Victoria University. Study part-time over a two-year period and gain practical skills through industry-based placements.
Master of Counselling
Further your knowledge in counselling theory and practice through VU’s Master of Counselling.
Duration
2 years
Campus
City Campus
Delivery mode
In person
Graduate Certificate in Counselling Theory and Practice
Develop foundational counselling skills with a Graduate Certificate in Counselling Theory and Practice from Victoria University.
Duration
0.5 years
Campus
Online Real Time
Delivery mode
Online Real Time
Graduate Diploma in Counselling Theory and Practice
Duration
1 year
Campus
Online Real Time
Delivery mode
Online Real Time
Enhance your counselling knowledge and skills with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling Theory and Practice from Victoria University.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015
Gain knowledge and experience in providing support to older people with complex needs, and working with groups of older people.
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended, Face to Face, Online, Workplace
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC43215
Develop the skills required to provide a range of services and interventions to people with alcohol and other drugs issues.
Duration
1 year
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Blended
Diploma of Community Services CHC52021
Develop specialised skills for working with disadvantaged groups in community welfare with a Diploma of Community Services CHC52021 at Victoria University (VU).
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Werribee
Certificate IV in Disability Support CHC43121
Develop the skills for a rewarding career supporting and empowering people with disabilities with a Certificate IV in Disability Support CHC43121 at Victoria University. Gain experience through our practical placements and learn skills in social inclusion, non-verbal communication and autism.
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson
Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021
Discover a meaningful career working in aged care or disability support by studying the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Sunshine, Werribee
Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Nicholson, Online, Werribee
Begin a rewarding career supporting people experiencing mental health issues with a Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315 at Victoria University (VU).
Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC40421
Begin a career making a difference in the lives of young people, with a CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work at Victoria University.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Sunshine, Werribee
Short courses
Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set CHCSS00093
Duration
15 weeks
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Online
Delivery mode
Online
Complete this course and gain recognition of your experience providing alcohol and other drug (AOD) support in the community and health industry.
Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway 22512VIC
Duration
15 weeks
Campus
Footscray Park, Werribee, Other
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
Are you interested in applying to work with Victoria Police? The Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway 22512VIC will help you to gain the skills needed for your application.
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Studying community services at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Our community services graduates find employment opportunities in the following areas:
- counselling
- mental health professional
- disability services
- community services
- financial counselling.
