Careers
Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:
- building surveyor
- engineer
- project manager
- information technology practitioner.
Colleges
Our courses are provided by the:
Short courses 5 courses
TAFE certificates & diplomas 13 courses
Lay the foundation for a career in metal fabrication and engineering with a Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Begin your career as a mechanical engineering tradesperson with the Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Take a non-trades pathway into an engineering career with a Diploma of Engineering Technology at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate) 12 courses
Develop an independent and creative approach to building design and learn about the cultural, social, technical and sustainable issues that are associated with the built environment.
Take a leading role in exciting, large-scale building construction with VU's Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).You’ll learn all the skills needed to manage residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Launch your career as an architectural engineer with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) at Victoria University.
Prepare for a career working in nature, with a Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science from VU.
With an emphasis on project work, this course provides study at a fourth-year level which builds on the knowledge and skills developed at degree level.
Further your science degree by developing your knowledge of the science of food with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Nutrition and Food Sciences).
Postgraduate 7 courses
The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) is a flexible, accredited course, providing advanced training for students with an IT degree.
Gain professional expertise in the latest fire-safety technologies and regulations, with a Graduate Diploma in Building Fire Safety from VU.
Gain specialised skills in electrical power, telecommunications, process engineering or water management and aim for a top engineering career with the Master of Engineering.
Take the next step in your career and improve your knowledge of building surveying and design and approval of performance-based building, in light of national and international fire codes.
Learn the fundamental skills of project management and for a rewarding, in-demand career with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Prepare for a rewarding project-management role, or learn new skills for your current project-management position, with a graduate qualification from VU.
You’ll gain a diverse and in-demand skill set for a challenging and rewarding career when you study the Master of Project Management.
Postgraduate research 9 courses
Research postgraduate
Our Office for Research provides support to our current and future researchers, such as:
- identify a research topic
- find a supervisor
- apply for research supervision or grants.
Develop your knowledge and focus your practical skills on a specific research area in engineering with the Master of Engineering (by Research).
Undertake important and innovative engineering projects. Our integrated program provides an alternative path to a PhD in Engineering.
Aim for career as an academic, IT expert or computer scientist. Our integrated PhD teaches you best-practice research methods before you begin original and important study.
Course guides
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Victoria University has been the perfect learning environment for me. Becoming a student mentor helped my all-round development and I want to continue providing support to new graduates in the future. As part of my final year project, I developed two remote observatories at West Preston and Avoca.Shaun Clark
