General information
Below are some common terms and general information. For a full list of terminiology refer to the Glossary.
Unit (subject) codes
ach unit (subject) of study at Deakin has its own code. The first letter of the code indicates the Faculty that offers the unit; the first number indicates the level of study. So, for example, ‘SED102’ is a unit offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology at level 1, which you would generally take in first year.
What is an elective?
An elective is a unit that is not a compulsory part of your course but may be undertaken and counted towards your degree. Electives can be offered by your home Faculty and/or other Faculties. The number of electives you can undertake will depend on the rules prescribed for your particular course.
What is a course-grouped unit?
Course-grouped units are units approved by the relevant Faculty board as being central to the course, leading to the award of a degree, diploma or certificate.
What is a major sequence?
A major sequence is a group of related units, listed in the handbook, amounting to a minimum of six credit points, and with a minimum of two credit points at each of levels 2 and 3 of the course.
What is a unit set?
A unit set is a set of units that, together, make up an approved major sequence or specialisation.
Credit for prior learning (prior studies)
If you have studied at a post-secondary institution previously and would like these studies credited to your Deakin degree, you will need to apply for Credit for Prior Learning. To find out more, visit deakin.edu.au/future-students/applications-enrolments/applications/credit.php/.
To apply for Credit for Prior Learning on enrolment day, you will need to bring three things:
- a certified copy of your academic transcript
- a key to your results
- an extract from your previous institution’s handbook showing details of the course structure and the credit point weightings, unit names, codes, content and assessment method.
What if I am uncertain about where the course will lead me?
There are career advisers on every campus who can help you consider your career options. Advisers can be contacted on the following numbers:
- Melbourne Burwood Campus 03 9244 6300
- Geelong Campuses 03 5227 1221
- Warrnambool Campus 03 5563 3256
Or call in and see the advisers at the Division of Student Life on enrolment day.
Course advisers
Each course has a course adviser within the Faculty who is there to help you understand your course structure and assist you with unit choices throughout your course. To find out who your course adviser is, visit your Faculty office or go to www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/enrolment/enrolment-off.php.
Textbooks
To obtain a list of the textbooks you need to purchase, visit the campus bookshop on enrolment day or visit dusabookshop.com.au.
Education abroad
This is your opportunity to study overseas!
Students at Deakin can study part of their degrees overseas through a trimester or year-long exchange, or summer/winter or short-term international study program. There are over 130 possible destinations for overseas study, including areas in America, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia.
Our partner universities overseas offer a wide range of classes taught in English, and your overseas study can be credited back to your Deakin degree. Studying overseas is affordable too – you can apply for a Deakin Travel Grant or a government scholarship or loan to help with the costs.
Studying overseas will:
- enhance your employment prospects
- enable you to experience a new culture
- allow you to travel and make friends around the world.
For more information, visit www.deakin.edu.au/globalmobility/ or contact Education Abroad:
03 9244 6963 or 03 9244 6664
education-abroad@deakin.edu.au
Changing your address and phone number
You can update your address and phone number when you enrol online. Then, once you are enrolled, you can change your address at any time via StudentConnect. You should contact customer service if you are unable to access StudentConnect.
Privacy
To read Deakin’s privacy statement, visit deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/enrolment/info-privacy.php.
Further information
If you have a university-related question we haven’t addressed in this publication, you can find further information at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/, or contact Deakin Central
