Victoria University

Bachelor of Community Development

Usually students’ study eight units a year, four each semester.  Traditionally, the timetable is structured so a student has a mix of all four units each week.  

VU is the first university in Australia offering the Victoria University - Block Model.  Each block focuses on one unit (subject) and is only four weeks long, with up to four days between blocks to relax and prepare for the next.  In other words, with the Block Model, students get to study one subject every four weeks, with a few days in-between each block.  So, students’ study and complete a unit at a time. By immersing oneself in one unit before moving on to the next is regarded as a more focused approach to learning and assessment, particularly for first-year university student.

Studying the Bachelor of Community Development at VU

The courage and leadership shown by communities responding to the devastating Australian bushfires have inspired people across the globe. Many young people are thinking about how they can help others and use their voice to advocate for change, now and in the future. 

The Bachelor of Community Development prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need for a worthwhile career building strong, sustainable communities in Australia and around the world.  Part of the course required students to undertake fieldwork placements in second and third year in NGOs, community groups, local government or as part of community campaigns.  They also have the opportunity to go overseas to countries including Timor Leste and Kenya. This combination of knowledge and practical experience is geared at preparing students to be job-ready for a rewarding, exciting, and fulfilling career.

Sport and Learning Precinct

Victoria University is ranked No. 12 in the world for Sport Science.  Its $68 million high-technology Sports and Learning Precinct at the Footscray Park Campus supports VU students and researchers with 29 labs that are fitted with the latest technology and equipment.  The laboratory facilities investigate exercise physiology, biomechanics and motor learning and skills performance. These facilities are used by students studying courses such as the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sports Practice) and Bachelor of Sport Science.

The Institute for Health & Sport (IHES) provides the platform for VU's world-class research into topics such as sport and exercise science, active living and public health and sport in society. IHES's facility is used by students, researchers & professional sports teams.