If you want to join the next generation of innovative educators, we are here to support your learning journey and take your career forward in the education field.

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen Education course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways, with guaranteed entry into the second year of your Bachelor degree on completion of the Diploma.

Our education pathways span early childhood, teacher education and human services.

Early childhood education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education if you have successfully completed:

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership

You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership if you have successfully completed:

VU student-turned-teacher, Sam Dang followed a flexible pathway from diploma to postgraduate study and now encourages his students to ‘dream big’ too.

"VU offers a lot of hands-on practical experience in the teaching profession."

Education P–12

You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Education (P-12) if you have successfully completed:

Education studies

Bachelor of Education Studies

You are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Education Studies if you have successfully completed:

Diploma of Education Studies

You are guaranteed entry into the Diploma of Education Studies if you have successfully completed:

*The Diploma of Education Studies is a Higher Education (HE) Diploma. Our HE Diplomas provide guaranteed entry into the second year of select bachelor degrees, following successful completion of the course. 

Master of Education

You are guaranteed entry into the Master of Education if you have successfully completed:

 

Stephanie Dossis wanted to study teaching but just missed out on the ATAR score she needed. Fortunately, VU's Bachelor of Education Studies is giving her an alternative path to become a teacher.

“It’s very exciting that my dream is still alive — I love teaching and to have the opportunity to do that from 2022 onwards is a thrill.”

Education pathways explained