Learn the skills to manage services, departments and projects in community and government organisations.
You can study at TAFE, degree or postgraduate level.
Make a difference with a career building strong communities, with a Bachelor of Community Development from Victoria University.
Enhance your counselling knowledge and skills with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling Theory and Practice from Victoria University.
Build a career with a positive impact, focusing on international humanitarian and development aid, with the Graduate Certificate in International Community Development at Victoria University.
Take an important role in community development with leadership skills gained in real-world settings, by studying the Graduate Diploma in International Community Development at Victoria University.
Become a leader in social change, human rights and sustainable development at a global or local level, with the Master of International Community Development.
Build a career with impact, with the Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health, focused on crucial global and local issues.
Complete your PhD in a research community dedicated to improving our cities and communities through scientific, technological and social innovation.
Victoria University's integrated program offers research training, creating an alternative path to a PhD in the areas of sustainability and liveable communities.
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Studying community development at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Our graduates find employment opportunities across the following sectors:
- government (local, state and federal)
- non-government organisations
- not-for-profit companies
- private companies.