Education

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Launch a meaningful, in-demand career in teaching or education support. From childcare to school teaching to adult education, Victoria University offers a range of world-class, career-focused courses.
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19 exciting majors
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1800+ placement partners
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Award-winning VU Block Model
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#1 for employability
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Top 3% of universities worldwide
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Courses in Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
EBEC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
EBCL | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching
EBEI | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Education (P-12)
EBED | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Education Studies
EBST | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
SBPH | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
ECST | Bachelor degree | Duration: 5 years
Bachelor of Youth Work
ABYW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
EUEC | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) STEM
EUED | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies
EUES | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Primary Physical Education
SUPP | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Physical Education
SUSP | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

Focus your interest

Early childhood education

Education studies

Physical education

Teaching

Education reimagined at VU

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Keep your options open

We are one of the few universities in Australia to offer a Bachelor of Education (P-12) which allows you to teach at any school level, from prep right through to Year 12.

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VU Polytechnic

Our education-support and early-childhood certificates and diplomas are delivered by VU Polytechnic, our TAFE division.

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Education placements

All teacher education courses include professional experience and supervised teaching practice in schools. Early childhood courses also offers placements in professional settings.

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VU Block Model

Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

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Education think tanks

Our education-policy think tanks are trusted thought leaders who undertake research of national acclaim.

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Pathways into education courses

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen education course, we'll get you there with our study pathways from diplomas to degrees.

VU Stories

Eman Abdulahamid
How Eman’s teaching dreams are becoming a reality
Diploma of Education Studies, Bachelor of Education Studies
"So often I've started a new block full of nerves, only to be blown away by the hospitality, respect, and understanding of my teachers."
Eman's story
Joshua Le.
Placements that pay off
Bachelor of Education (P-12)
"The placements are where the real learning happens. I chose VU because I liked the idea of being placed at different schools to gain experience."
The placements are where the real learning happens. I chose VU because I liked the idea of being placed at different schools to gain experience.
Joshua's story
Natasha Milne, student science teacher
Natasha’s inspiration for the future of STEM
Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
"I really love the VU Block Model. I’ve maintained a high distinction average thanks to the smaller class sizes, supportive lecturers and single-unit focus."
I really love the VU Block Model. I’ve maintained a high distinction average thanks to the smaller class sizes, supportive lecturers and single-unit focus.
Natasha's story
From screen to school
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 (now CHC50121), Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 (now CHC30121)
"I’ve found the learning environment remarkably supportive and the teachers were excellent. Without the training I received at VU Polytechnic I may be in a very different place indeed."
I’ve found the learning environment remarkably supportive and the teachers were excellent. Without the training I received at VU Polytechnic I may be in a very different place indeed.
Read Justen's story

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