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.

Courses in foundation studies

TAFE (technical and further education)

Practical courses that teach trades and other hands-on work or life skills. Also known as vocational education.

22631VIC Certificate II in Work Education
22631VIC | TAFE | Duration: 1 year full time
22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)
22638VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22639VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access)
22639VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)
22640VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22641VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Access)
22641VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22642VIC Certificate II in EAL (Employment)
22642VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22643VIC Certificate III in EAL (Employment)
22643VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22645VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)
22645VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22646VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
22646VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22689VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
22689VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
22690VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
22691VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22706VIC Certificate I in Work Education
22706VIC | TAFE | Duration: 1 year full time
22710VIC Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
22710VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time

Why choose VU

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.
Lannie's story
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
Innocent Karabagega outside the County Court Victoria
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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