Undergraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Organisational Skills
Program Overview
This workshop-style certificate program provides foundational knowledge in psychology, delivered through the VU Block Model for focused learning. Graduates gain skills for careers in organizational settings, particularly in roles where psychology enhances practices, such as human resources and people management. The program also serves as a pathway to further studies in psychology and counseling.
Program Outline
Teaching:
The course is delivered in workshop-style classes, rather than lectures, using the VU Block Model. This model allows students to focus on one subject at a time over four weeks, providing more focused and practical learning. Students also receive fast feedback on their assignments throughout the course, enabling them to improve quickly.
Careers:
The course provides graduates with foundational skills and knowledge to pursue further training in psychology, counseling, human resources and other roles in organizational settings. It is especially useful for roles where psychology improves organizational practices, such as human resources and people management. Graduates may progress to the Bachelor of Psychological Studies and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with credit from this undergraduate certificate.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
- Domestic Students
- No minimum ATAR score required
- Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years):
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
- Applicants with vocational education & training (VET/TAFE) study:
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
- OR:
- Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
- Applicants with higher education study:
- Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
- OR:
- Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.
- OR:
- Completion of a bridging or enabling course, e.g., Foundation course or equivalent.
- Applicants with work & life experience:
- Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Human or Health Services or similar.
- OR:
- Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
- PLUS: