Deakin College

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia (Located about 15 kilometers from Melbourne's city center)

Geelong Waterfront Campus

Gheringhap Street Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia

Course Details

The Deakin College Foundation Program is designed for international students to prepare for Deakin College Diplomas or entry into Deakin University bachelor degrees. It offers standard (8 units) and extended (12 units) tracks, with support in language, literacy, and numeracy. Assessment includes continuous testing, assignments, and exams. The program is available to international students with Year 11 equivalent education, while domestic students must complete a diploma before transferring to Deakin University.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

Completing a Diploma of Business at Deakin College guarantees direct entry into the second year of a Deakin University Bachelor’s degree in Business. Students can choose from various specialist majors within the Faculty of Business and Law, with electives in areas like event management, public relations, and project management. Career options include roles such as business analyst, project manager, events manager, and small business owner.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Commerce at Deakin University offers pathways into a wide range of careers in fields such as accounting, business law, finance, marketing, and more. It provides direct entry into the second year of various bachelor degrees, including Bachelor of Commerce, Sport Management, Business Analytics, Law, and Property and Real Estate.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Communication at Deakin University offers flexibility with unit choices in areas like advertising, journalism, digital media, and criminology. Upon completion, you can pathway into degrees such as Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communication, or Bachelor of Criminology, with career options in media, advertising, public relations, criminology, and law enforcement.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Design provides foundational skills in visual communication, animation, and digital technologies, preparing you for a career in fields like graphic design, motion design, and UX design. Upon completion, you can pathway into a degree at Deakin University for further study in design and related industries.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

Deakin College’s Diploma of Engineering prepares you with the skills and knowledge for various opportunities in fields like civil, electrical, mechanical, and mechatronics engineering. Upon completion, you can pathway into a related degree at Deakin University.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Health Sciences provides direct entry into second year of Deakin University's bachelor degrees in fields like Exercise and Sports Science, Health Sciences, and Nutrition Science. The health sector is Australia's largest employing industry, with a projected high growth as the population ages. Career options after completing the degree include roles such as Exercise Scientist, Nutritionist, Health Educator, and Sports Coach.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Information Technology provides entry into the second year of Deakin University's bachelor’s degrees in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and more. Upon completing your degree, career options include roles in cybersecurity, AI, software development, data science, and game development.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

The Diploma of Science is a direct pathway to second year of Deakin bachelor degrees in Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, and more. Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as biomedical science, forensics, research science, and environmental management.

Total Subjects
Total Credits
Intake March, June, October
English Proficiency Level 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)
AQF Level
Duration 8 or 12 months

About Deakin!

As a multi-award winning, internationally recognised university, more than 61,000 high-achieving students choose Deakin for its outstanding graduate outcomes and innovative learning resources.

Deakin’s practical, hands-on approach to learning means you will gain the real-life skills that employers are seeking. From our $55 million engineering training facility to our dedicated studios and hi-tech equipment for the creative arts, our state-of-the-art facilities help students become highly sought-after graduates.

Real-world learning is a cornerstone of life at Deakin University. Our courses are informed by industry and delivered by academic staff who are leading experts and influencers in their respective fields, able to share valuable industry insights. Deakin University maintains close links with industry, government, departments, professional associations and other educational providers to ensure courses are developed and reviewed with industry and professional input.

Through exceptional industry connections and work placement programs, both in Australia and overseas, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience to excel in your studies and your future career. And with flexible study options, you can work toward your well-recognised qualification on campus or online

Why Study in Deakin?

Studying at Deakin College offers a supportive and accessible pathway to Deakin University, one of Australia’s leading universities. Deakin College provides diploma programs that lead directly into the second year of Deakin University undergraduate degrees, allowing students to fast-track their studies. With small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic support, students receive the guidance they need to succeed. Located on Deakin University’s campuses in Melbourne, Geelong, and Burwood, Deakin College students have access to world-class facilities and a vibrant campus life. It’s an ideal stepping stone for both domestic and international students to smoothly transition into university-level education.

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