UNDERGRADUATE AND TAFE COURSE GUIDE - Victoria University

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
QUALIFICATIONS
We offer courses in vocational and further education (TAFE) and higher education. Because we offer so many options, it’s easy
for you to journey from TAFE to a degree, and on to postgraduate studies. You could start with a certificate course and end with
a Masters or PhD. We give you a world of options.
QUALIFICATION DURATION*
VETiS
Offered by VU College and Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS). For students in years 10, 11 and 12, including
VCE VET, VET, Australian School-Based Apprenticeships and short courses. For more information email vetis@vu.edu.au or visit
www.vu.edu.au/vetis
FURTHER AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (TAFE)
certificates i–iV
Training ranges from basic skills to trade and post-trade qualifications.
Students who complete an Australian Apprenticeship will receive a qualification.
Diploma and advanced diploma
Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in many professions.
HIGHER EDUCATION – UNDERGRADUATE
associate degree
Similar to an advanced diploma but focus more on academic theory rather than industry-specific workplace knowledge.
bachelor degree
Provide students with knowledge and skills for work in their chosen profession and initial preparation for postgraduate study.
honours degree
An additional year of study with supervised research experience. Available to students who achieve consistently high results in their
undergraduate degree.
combined and joint degrees
Combined degrees combine the core components of two disciplines into a single program of study. The student receives two
degrees. Joint degrees integrate two degrees, run independently by two schools, departments or faculties. The student receives a
single degree.
HIGHER EDUCATION – POSTGRADUATE
Graduate certificate and graduate diploma
Improves your professional practice and extends your skills and knowledge from your bachelor degree or advanced diploma.
Develops professional competence in new areas.
master and doctoral degrees
Master degrees are studies in a specific area through coursework and/or research. Doctorates are the highest levels of academic
achievement and require an original contribution of knowledge, usually through a thesis.
5 days (short courses and tasters)
to 2 years full time (apprenticeships).
6 months – 4 years full time
18 months – 2 years full time
2 years full time
3 – 5 years full time
1 year full time
Combined degree: 4 – 5 years full time
Joint degree: 3 – 4 years full time
6 months – 1 year full time
2 – 3 years full time
*Study durations are a guide only. You may choose to study part time. This table includes excerpts from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ website: www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au
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