Victoria University (VU) is open to all students, with a flexible approach to learning that lets us navigate changing circumstances – so you can study uninterrupted.

Our course delivery includes online real-time and self-paced classes, as well as safe in-person learning.

 

Higher education course delivery

The achievements and adaptability of students and staff are reflected in our ongoing delivery modes for the future.

  • In person: Your unit or classes will be delivered on the campus you have enrolled in. The timetable will display “On Campus” and provide the room where the classes will be held and you will physically attend those classes. All learning activity delivered on campus is run under strict health and safety practices.
  • Online real-time: Your unit or classes will be delivered online using Zoom. The timetable will display “Online Real Time (ZOOM)” and you will attend scheduled classes remotely through Zoom classrooms.
  • Online self-paced: You will participate in learning activities online over that period but not at a set time. You will be able to conduct these activities at a time that suits you, providing those activities are completed by the required time. Your timetable will display “Online Self-Paced”.
  • Hybrid: Part of your unit will be delivered in person on the campus you have enrolled in, with the remainder delivered in an online mode. The timetable will state which classes or activities in the unit will be delivered on campus and which classes or activities will be online, in either real-time or self-paced mode.

Your unit will show whether it is delivered wholly online real-time, online self-paced or in person. If your unit is delivered in hybrid mode, each class within the unit will show whether it is delivered in person or online. Please be sure to check all the individual classes in your unit.

Please check your VU student email for any changes to delivery.

VU Online delivery

Online: Your classes, learning and assessment will be delivered solely online in either a virtual class, other online learning collaborations and/or independent eLearning. This could be in real-time or self-paced.

TAFE course delivery

We are committed to providing you with supported, varied study options that suit your needs.

Our TAFE courses are offered in a number of ways, including the interactive e-learning models and what was previously known as our blended learning model, with delivery modes that are responsive to our current learning environment.

Delivery modes

Vocational Education and Training (VET) continually adapt to technological advancements, industry demands and what is happening in the world around us. Our learning models and the way that courses are delivered have been developed for the future of VET.

Find out how your course of interest is delivered by visiting the relevant course page.

  • Face to face: Your classes, learning and assessment will be delivered with your teacher either on campus or in a virtual classroom.
  • Online: Your classes, learning and assessment will be delivered solely online in either a virtual class, other online learning collaborations and/or independent eLearning. This could be in real-time or self-paced.
  • Workplace: Usually, your learning and assessment will be solely in the workplace. At times, you may also access classes, learning and assessment in the workplace, on-campus or in a virtual classroom and/or independent eLearning.
  • Face to face | eLearning | workplace: You may participate in a combination of delivery modes, including face to face with your teacher on campus or in a virtual classroom, with additional independent eLearning and/or work placements.

Interactive & award-winning learning models

The interactive e-learning models replace paper-based theory with a combination of face-to-face teaching and user-friendly e-learning tools that can be completed anytime, anywhere.

You will be:

  • guided through a range of interactive e-learning activities and resources, developed by professional learning designers in collaboration with Victoria University Polytechnic's educators, and;
  • further develop your skills on campus with practical workshops and work placements if required.

Our interactive e-learning environment keeps you connected with our teachers throughout your learning journey, with a range of support services and assistance available.

We have refined and adapted our innovative learning models for a number of years, and won awards for our e-learning modules, learning design team, and learning model development in 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Get familiar with online study

If your unit or classes are being delivered in online real-time mode, the timetable will display 'Online Real Time (ZOOM)' and you will attend scheduled classes remotely through Zoom classrooms.

If your unit or classes are being delivered in online self-paced mode, your timetable will display 'Online Self-Paced' and you will be able to conduct any required activities online at a time that suits you, providing those activities are completed by the required time. 

Log in to VU Collaborate to plan how you’re going to attend these virtual classes and complete online activities – and for all other course-related information.

Your VU Collaborate learning space also includes a range of other learning tools and materials to support you in your studies.

You can use the group and chat functions to chat to classmates and plan group assignments.