Program Overview
The Foundations at VU program provides a solid academic foundation through core units in writing and communication, along with discipline-specific units in various fields. Delivered through a combination of in-person classes and modern laboratory sessions, the program prepares students for further study in undergraduate degrees or higher education diplomas in a wide range of disciplines. Experienced educators foster a supportive learning environment that encourages a love of learning and academic success.
Program Outline
Outline:
Course Structure:
- The Foundations at VU course requires completion of four units:
- Two core units:
- Introduction to Academic Writing (JYU0002)
- Communication, Culture, and Media (JYU0003)
- Two discipline-specific units (select two from the list below):
- Mathematics - Algebra, Functions, Graphs of Function (JYU0004)
- Mathematics - Probability and Statistics (JYU0005)
- Introduction to Business Management and Marketing (JYU0006)
- International Perspectives - Globalisation, People, and the Environment (JYU0007)
- Human Biology (JQU0018)
- Chemistry: It Matters (JQU0015)
- Students may also be advised to take a Mathematics unit to meet entry requirements for certain undergraduate degrees or higher education diplomas.
Course Delivery:
- Each unit involves five hours of in-person learning per week, divided into a two-hour class and a three-hour class.
- Science units take place at the Footscray Park Campus in modern laboratories.
- Other units are delivered at the City Campus.
Teaching:
- Students are supported by experienced and caring educators.
- Program educator, Brigitte Friedrich, has over 30 years of experience in education and aims to create relevant, engaging, and technology-integrated learning experiences.
- The program fosters trusting relationships and encourages a love of learning.
Careers:
- Upon successful completion of the program, students can progress to undergraduate degrees or higher education diplomas in various fields, including:
- Arts
- Business
- Computers and IT
- Education
- Engineering and Science
- Health and Biomedicine
- Sports and Exercise
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
