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Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Doctor of Philosophy
Upcoming intake
July (07/07/2025)
Deadline
June (06/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Admission criteria Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. Academic requirements To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either: a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent a masters degree (research) in a related area Evidence of residence or employment is assessed on a case by case basis, and may include but is not limited to: A passport An interview Residency/citizenship documentation Supporting statements from employers, community leaders, sports coaches, or professional Practitioners who know the applicant’s English language proficiency. Supporting statements must include current contact details to allow for verification. English Requirements: IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with no band score less than 6.5)
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Master of Business Analytics
Upcoming intake
July (07/07/2025)
Deadline
June (06/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Admission criteria Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with admission credit and complete your course in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent). Academic requirements 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree (honours) (AQF 8) or higher in a related discipline completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent) completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, and at least two years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent) 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline ^Related discipline degree: A 'related discipline' award for this course is a bachelor degree in information systems, information technology, computer science, mathematics and/or statistics, or a bachelor degree in any discipline with a specialisation (major/minor) in information systems/ information technology/ mathematics/ statistics. ^Relevant work experience: Relevant work experience is professional work experience either in a business or IT related role in any industry. *Credit for recognition of prior learning will still be considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more below. Evidence of residence or employment is assessed on a case by case basis, and may include but is not limited to: A passport An interview Residency/citizenship documentation Supporting statements from employers, community leaders, sports coaches, or professional Practitioners who know the applicant’s English language proficiency. Supporting statements must include current contact details to allow for verification. English Requirements: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL IBT: 79 (Writing 21) PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill C1 Advanced: 176, no band less than 169 C2 Proficiency: 176, no band less than 169 OET: Overall C+ DUELI EAP Program: EAP 4 (60%)
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Master of Business Administration (International)
Upcoming intake
July (07/07/2025)
Deadline
June (06/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Admission criteria Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with admission credit and complete your course in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent). Academic requirements 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree (honours) (AQF 8) in a related discipline, with a minimum weighted average mark of 65 completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, with a minimum weighted average mark of 65, and at least 2 years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent) completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline, with a minimum weighted average mark of 65 completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline, with a minimum weighted average mark of 65 and at least 2 years' of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent) 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) (or equivalent average grade indicator) of 65 ^Related discipline degree: A 'related discipline' award for this course is a bachelor degree in commerce or business in which students have completed studies explicitly in areas covering financial, people, market and economics. ^Relevant work experience: Relevant work experience is determined as business experience either in a broad commerce role or in a managerial position with business oversight responsibilities in any field. *Credit for recognition of prior learning will still be considered on a case-by-case basis. Evidence of residence or employment is assessed on a case by case basis, and may include but is not limited to: A passport An interview Residency/citizenship documentation Supporting statements from employers, community leaders, sports coaches, or professional Practitioners who know the applicant’s English language proficiency. Supporting statements must include current contact details to allow for verification. English Requirements: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL IBT: 79 (Writing 21) PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill C1 Advanced: 176, no band less than 169 C2 Proficiency: 176, no band less than 169 OET: Overall C+ DUELI EAP Program: EAP 4 (60%)
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Master of Information Technology
Upcoming intake
July (07/07/2025)
Deadline
June (06/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with Recognition for Prior Learning credit and complete your course sooner. Master of Information Technology - 8 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of Recognition of Prior Learning applied~) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a graduate certificate^ or graduate diploma or higher in a related* discipline completion of a bachelor honours degree or higher in a related* discipline completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related* discipline, and at least two years' of relevant* work experience (or part-time equivalent). Master of Information Technology - 12 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of Recognition of Prior Learning applied~) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related* discipline completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years' relevant* work experience (or part-time equivalent). Master of Information Technology - 16 credit points To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline. ^ Where the graduate certificate builds upon prior IT qualifications and is related to a specific field of IT which may be considered to include artificial intelligence, cyber security, information technology management, data science, computing, computer science and software engineering. * Related to the broad field of Information Technology which may be considered to include artificial intelligence, cyber security, information technology management, data science, information technology, computing, computer science and software engineering. ~ Credit for Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be granted to applicants based on prior studies and/or equivalent industry experience. English Requirements: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL IBT: 79 (Writing 21) PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill C1 Advanced: 176, no band less than 169 C2 Proficiency: 176, no band less than 169 OET: Overall C+ DUELI EAP Program: EAP 4 (60%)
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English for Academic Purposes Stream - Dueli
Academic Requirement
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent You are required to study a: 10-week English course for direct entry into Deakin College foundation and diploma programs (except the Foundation Program packaged with a Bachelor of Nursing) 20-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University's undergraduate programs, Deakin Study Abroad and exchange programs 30-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs, undergraduate health programs (except Nursing) and HDR programs. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent You are required to study a: 10-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University undergraduate programs, Deakin Study Abroad and exchange programs 20-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs, undergraduate health programs (except Nursing), and HDR programs. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent You are required to study a: 10-week English course for direct entry into most Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs, undergraduate health programs (except Nursing), HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, Health and Science, Engineering and Built Environment), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Education (Primary), English for Teaching 15-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's master of teaching programs. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent You are required to study a: 5-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs (Band C1, IELTS 7), HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Education (Primary), English for Teaching 10-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's master of teaching programs. IELTS 7.0 or equivalent You are required to study a: 5-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's master of teaching programs. Please note: entry level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score. *English for Academic Purposes.
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Bachelor of Nursing
Upcoming intake
July (07/07/2025)
Deadline
June (06/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR Burwood: 70.25 Waterfront: 60.3 Warrnambool: 52.5 Academic requirements If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: Year 12 prerequisite subjects Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) Non-academic requirements Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice All Faculty of Health undergraduate courses require a STAT MC where the applicant has not completed senior secondary education (or equivalent) in the last ten years (from commencement date of the course applied for). The STAT is not required if the applicant has undertaken any tertiary study (minimum Certificate IV). If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and haven't undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience. Submit a personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter - it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area. ANMAC additional English language proficiency requirements In addition to meeting the Deakin English language requirement, it is an Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) accreditation requirement that applicants meet the English language requirements of the ANMAC Accreditation Standards leading to initial registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at commencement of their course. These requirements include a self- declaration that English is their primary language, evidence of achievement of the minimum English language test result as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard, or hold current registration with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse. Nursing English Language Requirements Self-Declaration VTAC applicants will be provided with this information via the VTAC application process. No offer can be made to an applicant who has not completed this declaration. Primary language The NMBA requirement is that English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one or more of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. Admission criteria Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. Please note, there are limited places in this course and entry is competitive. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Evidence of residence or employment is assessed on a case by case basis, and may include but is not limited to: A passport An interview Residency/citizenship documentation Supporting statements from employers, community leaders, sports coaches, or professional Practitioners who know the applicant’s English language proficiency. Supporting statements must include current contact details to allow for verification. English Requirements: IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0) TOEFL IBT: 94 (Writing 27) C2 Proficiency (Cambridge): 185, no band less than 185 C1 Advanced (Cambridge) (CAE): 200 PTE (A): 65, no less than 65 in each skill OET: Overall B DUELI Test: 7.0 STAT Written English: Overall 150
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Bachelor of Health Sciences
Upcoming intake
July (07/07/2025)
Deadline
June (06/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR Burwood: 55.15 Waurn Ponds: 56 Online: 55.05 Senior certificate of education: If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: Year 12 prerequisite subjects: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL Higher education study: If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice All Faculty of Health undergraduate courses require a STAT MC where the applicant has not completed senior secondary education (or equivalent) in the last ten years (from commencement date of the course applied for). The STAT is not required if the applicant has undertaken any tertiary study (minimum Certificate IV). Polytechnic study If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline Work and life experience If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and haven't undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience. Submit a personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter – it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area. Evidence of residence or employment is assessed on a case by case basis, and may include but is not limited to: A passport An interview Residency/citizenship documentation Supporting statements from employers, community leaders, sports coaches, or professional Practitioners who know the applicant’s English language proficiency. Supporting statements must include current contact details to allow for verification. Admission criteria Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. English Requirements: Academic IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL IBT: 79 (Writing 21) PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill C1 Advanced: 176, no band less than 169 C2 Proficiency: 176, no band less than 169 OET: Overall C+ DUELI EAP Program: EAP 4 (60%)
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Bachelor of Business
Upcoming intake
July (07/07/2025)
Deadline
June (06/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: ATAR Burwood: 60.05 Waterfront: 60.45 Online: 60.3 Senior certificate of education: If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: Year 12 prerequisite subjects: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL Higher education study: If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: successful completion of at least two credit points in an equivalent (AQF Level 7) bachelor degree. Polytechnic study If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree: completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice: All Deakin Business School undergraduate courses require a minimum of 55 on the STAT Multiple Choice (MC) where the applicant has not completed senior secondary education (or equivalent) in the last ten years (from commencement date of the course applied for). The STAT MC is not required if the applicant has undertaken any tertiary study (minimum certificate IV) within the last ten years (from commencement date of the course applied for). Work and life experience If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and haven't undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience. Submit a cover letter outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter – it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area. Evidence of residence or employment is assessed on a case by case basis, and may include but is not limited to: A passport An interview Residency/citizenship documentation Supporting statements from employers, community leaders, sports coaches, or professional Practitioners who know the applicant’s English language proficiency. Supporting statements must include current contact details to allow for verification. Admission criteria Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. English Requirements: Academic IELTS: IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL IBT: 69 (Writing 21) PTE Academic: 50 No less than 50 in each skill C1 Advanced: 169, no band less than 169 C2 Proficiency: 169, no band less than 169 DUELI EAP Program: EAP 3 (60%)
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Mandatory documents
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Application
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- Application: Applicant Declaration
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Scholarships
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Scholarships
- Deakin Alumni Discount - 10% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees on your postgraduate award course.
- Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship - All of your tuition fees or 50% of your tuition fees.
- Deakin International Scholarship - 25% of your student contributions (tuition fees)
- Deakin Latin America Scholarship - This scholarship of 20% of the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter is available for the normal duration of the course.
- Deakin STEM Scholarship - 20% of your student contributions (tuition fees).