Arts, community & humanities pathways
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen arts, community or humanities course, we'll get you there with our study pathways.
'Pathways' let you build on your learning and progress between study levels – often with credit towards a qualification. They can link courses with similar learning, or they may help you to access university or TAFE by teaching you foundational study skills.
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By completing a pathway course, and meeting additional entry requirements, you will be guaranteed entry in the 'destination course' listed here.
You will also be granted any credit points noted in brackets towards the destination course. If no credit points are listed, the course guarantees entry only.
*Replacement course codes pending for Diplomas of Community Services and Youth Work in 2026.
Most subjects (units) are equal to 12 credit points. If you're studying full time, you'll usually complete a total of 8 units per year – that's four units in semester one and four in semester two.
As a guide (for full-time study):
- 12 credit points = one unit (4 weeks)
- 48 credit points = 4 units (six months)
- 96 credit points = 8 units (one year)
- 144 credit points = 12 units (1.5 years)
When you receive credit points towards a course, you have fewer units to complete to get the qualification, saving you time and money.
^High-demand courses
There may be a limit on how many students can access pathways to Bachelor of Social Work due to high demand. If you are eligible for a pathway but are unsuccessful in securing a place, please contact VUHQ (student service centre) on + 61 3 9919 6100 for advice.
Pathway types
There are two types of pathway options at VU:
- Packaged pathways: A direct, simple route where you apply for both your initial course and final (destination) course at the same time.
- Standard pathways: A more flexible approach, where you take it one step at a time, complete an initial qualification, and keep your final options open.
Read about the pathway application process
