Deakin College

Deakin College offers its students a wide array of courses, all of which are designed to provide students with alternative pathways to university study. There are a range of diploma courses in popular areas of study, including business, commerce, communication, design, engineering, health sciences, information technology, science, and film, television, and animation.

Diploma programs at Deakin College are equivalent to the first year of university undergraduate courses. Each diploma program consists of eight specialised academic units. Typically, each of these units has four focused hours of classes per week, with a two-hour lecture and two-hour seminar. Students are also expected to complete four to six hours of private study for each unit per week. At Deakin, students can expect continuous assessments for diploma courses throughout their studies, with the majority of units culminating in a final two-hour exam. Diploma courses serve as pathways to a wide range of majors and specialised degrees at Deakin University.

Deakin College's foundation programs, meanwhile, prepare students for entry onto first year undergraduate degree studies. Foundation programs are equivalent to Australian Year 12 and prepare students for further study in the form of a Deakin College diploma, or alternatively, for entry onto the first year of an appropriate Deakin University bachelor's degree. The program is aimed at those who have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11. The standard track program for a foundation course consists of eight academic units: four core units and four elective units. The extended track program has an additional four core units, one of which is chosen from two alternative core units.

Deakin College purposefully keep their class sizes small at both diploma and foundation level to ensure that students have the best possible education experience. There is a maximum of 25 students in foundation classes and 30 for diploma classes.

International students applying for courses at Deakin College are required to meet the college's academic and English language entry requirements. These requirements will vary depending on the type of course being undertaken.

For foundation programs at Deakin College, students are required to have successfully completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11. For entry onto diploma courses, applicants are required to have successfully completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent. The Diploma of Engineering and Diploma of IT (artificial intelligence pathway) programs also require students to have completed a pre-requisite subject of mathematics at an equivalent of an Australian Year 12.

To find out more about course specific academic entry requirements and for further details on accepted equivalent qualifications, students can contact Deakin College's admissions department for help and guidance.

The language of instruction at Deakin College is English. Accordingly, international students are required to have demonstrable proof of English language proficiency to be admitted onto a course. Required English language proficiency test scores vary on a course-by-course basis and students are encouraged to contact the college should they need more information on specific requirements and accepted test providers.

Deakin College offers tuition fee scholarships to select international students studying either foundation or diploma level programs commencing in 2024. The college is committed to helping its students achieve their educational and professional goals, and its international scholarships are designed to help international students with the costs of studying. The scholarship is valued between 10 and 20 percent of tuition fees for a foundation and/or diploma program. Students are required to pass every unit of their course to retain the scholarship throughout their program of study.

International scholarships are automatically awarded to students who are enrolled as an international student residing outside of Australia, and are citizens of any of the following countries:

• Cambodia
• China
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Korea
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
• Philippines
• Singapore
• Sri Lanka

The international scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other Deakin College scholarship, but it can be awarded in conjunction with the Deakin University scholarship. Full and detailed information on the college's scholarships and their associated criteria can be found on Deakin College's scholarship information page.

Deakin College's three Australian campuses are all located within the Deakin University campuses in the State of Victoria. The three locations are Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, and Waurn Ponds on the western edge of Geelong. Deakin College students benefit from access to all of Deakin University's facilities. These include a range of study rooms, labs, studios and sports facilities. Deakin College students can even join the university's clubs and societies.

Melbourne Burwood is Deakin College's largest campus and is home to an array of cutting-edge facilities, modern study spaces, and a comprehensive range of sports gyms and courts. The modern Waterfront campus in the centre of downtown Geelong is equipped with purpose-built classrooms, a state-of-the-art library, computer labs, creative areas, and shared learning and study spaces. The Deakin Waurn Ponds campus is home to the Geelong Technology Precinct which facilitates research and development for both industry partnerships and new enterprises in the region. The Waurn Ponds campus also houses the engineering training centre and Deakin Medical School.

Students at Deakin College have a range of accommodation options to choose from. Living on campus allows students to immerse themselves in the Deakin experience and meet other students. Each of Deakin's halls of residences are comfortable, secure, and welcoming.

Students can also opt to live off campus. There are a range of housing options outside of college managed accommodation, including full board, shared housing and rental properties, which students can find through Deakin University Houseme. The college homestay scheme also provides students with the opportunity to live with a local family, couple, or single person. This option is popular with students arriving in Melbourne for the first time. A homestay is a great way for international students to improve their English and experience Australian life and culture first-hand.

Students are supported throughout their time at Deakin College through a wide range of specialist support services.

At Deakin, student learning advisors and student mentors are always on hand to provide academic support to students. Advisors and mentors help international students improve their study skills while ensuring that all students achieve success in their chosen courses. Each course also has an academic coordinator who provides course-related advice.

Deakin College is committed to providing wellbeing support and advice to students in order to help them through any issues they may face while studying. Students are provided with welfare support at all of the college's campuses. They can make appointments with a professional counsellor to discuss any study or personal difficulties, in addition to accommodation problems, family matters, homesickness, and mental health issues.

The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) promotes inclusion and access across the college's campuses, with specialised assistance for those impacted by disability or mental health conditions. DRC staff work with students to identify services which will ensure that everyone at the college can meet their full academic potential. Deakin College students also have access to medical centres on all three of the college's campuses. Deakin's private and confidential medical services are staffed by a range of highly trained doctors and nurses.

Deakin College is renowned for preparing students for academic and professional success. In particular, the college helps international student prepare for university level education. Deakin College is the preferred pathway provider for the world-renowned Deakin University, and the college ensures that its students are equipped with the transferable skills and knowledge to successfully complete an undergraduate degree at the university.

The college's foundation programs have been designed by top learning professionals specifically with international students in mind. Foundation programs at Deakin College prepare international students for entry onto the first year of a Deakin University bachelor's degree. They can also be utilised as a stepping stone for further study at Deakin College in the form of diploma course. A diploma from Deakin College is academically equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Deakin University. As a result, students with a diploma can seamlessly start as a second-year student of a degree course at the university. Deakin College diplomas are also accepted by other top Australian universities, meaning that students have a wealth of potential educational options to pursue after their graduation from the college.