Trying to make sense of every Victoria University course – from Victoria University Polytechnic certificates to the Master of Business Administration at Victoria University – across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane? This guide gives you a clear, campus-wise view of the main study areas, key flagship degrees and typical fees and durations, so you can decide what to shortlist next on PickMyUni.
How Victoria University courses are organised
Victoria University courses stretch across:
VU Polytechnic (TAFE) – certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and pathways into degrees through Victoria University Polytechnic.
Undergraduate degrees – 3–4 year bachelor courses in business, health, education, IT, engineering, sport, law and more.
Postgraduate coursework – masters, graduate diplomas and graduate certificates, including the Master of Education Victoria University and Master of Business Administration Victoria University.
Quick level-by-level overview of VU Courses
Study level | Typical duration | Examples |
Certificates & diplomas (TAFE) | 6–24 months | Diploma of Nursing Victoria University, trades, IT, business pathways via VU Polytechnic |
Undergraduate degrees | 3–4 years full time | Bachelor of Nursing Victoria University, Bachelor of Business Victoria University, Victoria University Bachelor of Education |
Postgraduate coursework | 1–2 years full time | Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Victoria University, Master of Education Victoria University, Master of Business Administration Victoria University |
Higher degrees by research | 2–4 years | PhD and research masters across business, health, engineering and more |
Victoria University Campus-wise course overview
Victoria University courses are spread across multiple campuses. Here’s a high-level guide to what you’ll usually find at each main site
Victoria University Melbourne campuses Courses
Campus / location | Main course focus |
City Tower & City Queen (CBD) | Business, law, early childhood, education and some health programs. |
Footscray Park (Ballarat Road) | Business, engineering, sport and exercise science, education, some health and science. |
St Albans | Nursing, health sciences, biomedical science, some education courses. |
Sunshine (VU Polytechnic) | Trades, construction, community services, part of Diploma of Nursing delivery. |
Werribee | Trades plus specialist programs in water, food and fire safety through VU Polytechnic. |
Victoria University Sydney & Brisbane Campuses Courses
Campus | Main course focus |
Victoria University Sydney | Business, IT, cyber security, supply chain, Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Victoria University. |
Victoria University Brisbane | Business and IT, Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and other education programs. |
Once you know your preferred city and campus, you can click into that campus guide on PickMyUni and then drill into course-level information.
Flagship Victoria University courses
Here’s a simple “at a glance” view using the most searched Victoria University course names and real, recent fee examples (international, where listed). Always double-check the latest fee on the official course guide, as these change year to year.
Course | Campus / mode | Duration & level | Recent indicative tuition (A$)* |
Bachelor of Nursing Victoria University | St Albans campus | 3 years, bachelor | ~A$20,500 per semester (A$41,000 per year, 2026 international). |
Diploma of Nursing Victoria University (HLT54121) | VU Polytechnic – St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee | Around 4 semesters, diploma | ~A$9,200 per semester (about A$36,800 for full course, 2022 list). |
Bachelor of Business Victoria University | Footscray Park, VU Sydney, VU Brisbane | 3 years, bachelor | From about A$31,000–33,400 per year for international students. |
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Victoria University | City Tower, VU Sydney, VU Brisbane | 1 year (2 semesters), grad diploma | Around A$16,100 per semester at VU Sydney (A$32,200 per year, 2025); earlier full-fee lists show ~A$24,400–25,600 per year. |
Victoria University Bachelor of Education (P-12) | Footscray Park | 4 years, bachelor | About A$20,153 per year (2025 indicative international fee). |
Master of Education Victoria University | Mainly City Tower & online | Usually 2 years, masters | Around A$24,400 per year (2024 postgraduate full-fee schedule). |
Master of Business Administration Victoria University (Global & online) | VU Sydney, plus VU Online | 1.5–2 years, masters | VU Sydney: ~A$19,400 per semester (2025); VU Online MBA total ~A$49,860. |
Health & Nursing Courses at Victoria University
Health is one of the strongest areas in the Victoria University courses catalogue. Nursing, paramedicine, midwifery and allied health degrees are mostly based in Melbourne’s west.
Bachelor of Nursing Victoria University – based at St Albans, 3 years full time, preparing you as a registered nurse with strong clinical placements.
Diploma of Nursing Victoria University (VU Polytechnic) – usually 2 years, delivered across St Albans, Sunshine and Werribee, and commonly used as a pathway into the bachelor.
Other health programs: paramedicine, midwifery, biomedicine, public health and more.
Business & MBA courses
Business is offered across Footscray Park, City Tower, Victoria University Sydney and Victoria University Brisbane.
Core options include:
Bachelor of Business Victoria University – 3 years full time, with specialisations in areas like management, marketing, accounting and HR; delivered in Melbourne plus VU Sydney and VU Brisbane.
Master of Business Administration Victoria University (Global) – offered in Sydney with an international focus, usually 2 years, with 2025 fees around A$19,400 per semester for international students.
MBA via VU Online – same core degree offered online, with course total around A$49,860 for domestic students listed in recent fee schedules.
Education & teaching courses
Education is another big cluster in the Victoria University courses list, stretching from VU Polytechnic certificates right through to doctoral study.
Victoria University Bachelor of Education (P-12) – lets you teach from prep to Year 12, based mainly at Footscray Park, 4 years full time.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) & Bachelor of Education Studies – extra choices if you prefer primary teaching or education roles outside the classroom.
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Victoria University (EGEC) – 1 year full time at City Tower, VU Sydney or VU Brisbane, with recent Sydney fees of A$16,100 per semester in 2025 and scholarships of around 10–20% off tuition.
Master of Education Victoria University (EMED) – usually 2 years, with 2024 full-fee schedules listing around A$24,400 per year for international students, plus scholarship options at VU Sydney.
VU Polytechnic and pathway courses
Victoria University Polytechnic is VU’s vocational arm, offering certificates and diplomas in areas like nursing, community services, IT, trades, early childhood, sport and more.
Key points for students:
Many Victoria University Polytechnic courses have formal pathways into bachelor degrees with credit – for example, a Diploma of Nursing Victoria University into the Bachelor of Nursing, or business diplomas into the Bachelor of Business.
Fees vary widely – for instance, the 2024 TAFE schedule lists the Diploma of Nursing with a total international tuition around A$35,360 across four semesters.
Study is spread across Sunshine, St Albans, Werribee and the city, depending on the course.
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