Graduate Certificate in International Community Development

Yes, domestic students accepted into postgraduate certificate courses can defer their studies for up to 12 months for work, travel or personal reasons, as long as they have not yet enrolled. You can apply for a deferral when accepting your offer to study, and VU will send a confirmation email once the deferral is approved.

Yes, credit (also known as advanced standing) is available to recognise your prior learning or work and life experience, reducing the number of units you need to complete. When applying directly to VU, you can submit a credit application during the course application process or after being accepted, during enrolment.

Applications are assessed against the entry requirements outlined on the course page. Most postgraduate courses require completion of higher education study equivalent to Australian standards, with some courses accepting study in any discipline and others requiring a related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in place of a formal qualification for certain courses, in which case a detailed CV and possibly professional references are required.

Yes, Victoria University offers a range of scholarships to help with financial security while studying. Some scholarship applications are made directly through VU's application portal, while others need to be made to an external organisation. Prospective students are encouraged to explore scholarship options on the VU website.

VU offers special admissions consideration for postgraduate applicants who have faced difficulties, including those from a rural or isolated area, applicants with a disability or medical condition, those from a disadvantaged financial background, those who have experienced difficult circumstances, mature-age applicants, men and women applying for disciplines where they are under-represented, and those recognised as Aboriginal Australians.