Pathways & credits
Doing the first year as a diploma prepared me 100% for a degree because it built up my knowledge and study techniques. (Tom Davy, Bachelor of Business)
Victoria University (VU) is one of only six universities in Australia to offer both vocational training (TAFE) and higher education with very accessible transition between courses at all levels. We call these connections between our courses ‘pathways’. Pathways mean that your dream qualification is within reach, regardless of your study background, prior experience, or your ATAR score.
Pathways connect courses between our vocational training (TAFE) and higher education, including postgraduate studies. You can start your education journey at certificate level and proceed to a diploma, degree or even a PhD, exiting your pathway when you achieve your immediate study goal, and re-entering if and when you choose to further your studies.
Download a PDF guide of our study pathways.
You may also be able to complete your course faster through recognition of your previous study, work skills and past experience as credit towards completion of your course.
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Arts
Arts
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Arts course if you have studied:
- 22188VIC - Diploma of Liberal Arts (block credit into Year 2 of bachelor degree)
- Diploma of Education Studies (block credit into Year 2 of bachelor degree)
- 22091VIC - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (8 credits granted)
Communication
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Communication course if you have studied:
- 22091VIC - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (8 credits granted)
This applies to either the Public Relations or Professional Writing specialisation in the bachelor degree.
Creative Arts Industries
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Creative Arts Industries course if you have studied:
- CUV50111 - Diploma of Visual Arts (8 credits granted)
- CUS60109 - Advanced Diploma of Music (8 credits granted)
- CUS60209 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production (8 credits granted)
Music
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Music course if you have studied:
- CUS60109 - Advanced Diploma of Music (block credit into Year 2 of bachelor degree)
Youth Work
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Youth Work course if you have studied:
- CHC40413 - Certificate IV in Youth Work (12 credits granted)
- CHC50413 - Diploma of Youth Work (12 credits granted)
Business
Accounting
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) course if you have studied:
- FNS50210 - Diploma of Accounting (8 credits granted)
Business
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Business course if you have studied:
- Diploma of Business (Enterprise) (block credit into Year 2 of bachelor degree)
Logistics
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Business (Supply Chain & Logistics Management) course if you have studied:
- TLI50410 - Diploma of Logistics (8 credits granted)
Education
Education
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Education course if you have studied:
- Diploma of Education Studies (10 credits granted)
Education (Early Childhood/Primary)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood/Primary) course if you have studied:
- CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (8 credits granted)
Engineering & Science
Building
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Building (Construction Management) course if you have studied:
- CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (12 credits granted)
- CPC50108 - Diploma of Building Surveying (4 credits granted)
- CPC60108 - Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (8 credits granted)
Engineering (Architectural)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Architectural Engineering) (Honours) course if you have studied:
- 22229VIC - Diploma of Engineering Technology (6 credits granted)
- 22228VIC - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (12 credits granted)
Engineering (Civil)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Honours) course if you have studied:
- 22229VIC - Diploma of Engineering Technology (6 credits granted)
- 22228VIC - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (12 credits granted)
Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)(Honours) course if you have studied:
- UEE62111 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical (10 credits granted)
Engineering (Mechanical)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) course if you have studied:
- 22229VIC - Diploma of Engineering Technology (6 credits granted)
- 22228VIC - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (12 credits granted)
Information Technology
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology (course if you have studied:
- Diploma of Information Technology (VDIT) (block credit into Year 2 of bachelor degree)
- ICA50411 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking (8 credits granted)
- ICA50611 - Diploma of Website Development (7 credits granted)
- ICA60211 - Advanced Diploma of Network Security (2 credits granted)
Health & Biomedicine
Health Science (Dermal Therapies)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies) course if you have studied:
- SIB50110 - Diploma of Beauty Therapy (block credit into Year 2 of bachelor degree)
Health Science (Paramedic)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) course if you have studied:
- HLT50412 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) (2 credits granted)
Nursing
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Nursing course if you have studied:
- HLT51612 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing) (block credit into Year 2 of bachelor degree)
Sport & Exercise Science
Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) course if you have studied:
Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) course if you have studied:
Sport Coaching (Physical Education)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Physical Education) course if you have studied:
- SIS50213 - Diploma of Fitness (1 credit granted)
- HLT50307 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
- SIS50612 - Diploma of Sport Development (3 credits granted)
- 22248VIC - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
This only applies to the Physical Education stream.
Sport Coaching (Sport Science)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Sport Science) course if you have studied:
- SIS50213 - Diploma of Fitness (4 credit granted)
- HLT50307 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
- SIS50612 - Diploma of Sport Development (6 credits granted)
- 22248VIC - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
This only applies to the Sport Science stream.
Sport Management
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Management course if you have studied:
- SIS50213 - Diploma of Fitness (2 credit granted)
- HLT50307 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
- SIS50612 - Diploma of Sport Development (4 credits granted)
- 22248VIC - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Sport Management/Business
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business course if you have studied:
Sport Science (Human Movement)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) course if you have studied:
- SIS50213 - Diploma of Fitness (2 credits granted)
- HLT50307 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
- SIS50612 - Diploma of Sport Development (4 credits granted)
- 22248VIC - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Sport Science (Human Movement) & Psychological Studies
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies course if you have studied:
Sport Science (Human Movement) & Sport Management
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management course if you have studied:
Sport Science (Physical Education)(Secondary)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Science (Physical Education)(Secondary) course if you have studied:
Sport Science (Exercise Science)
You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Sport Science (Exercise Science) course if you have studied:
- SIS50213 - Diploma of Fitness (2 credits granted)
- HLT50307 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
- SIS50612 - Diploma of Sport Development (4 credits granted)
- 22248VIC - Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy
Contact us
For more information phone 1300 VIC UNI (or 1300 842 864). Or ask a question online.