Pathways to Deakin University


Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI)

Students who do not meet Deakin's English language requirements should consider an English language course at DUELI.

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Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT)

MIBT students

The Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT)offers an excellent pathway to Deakin for students who do not meet the entry requirements for Deakin University's courses or who need to bridge the gap between previous study and university.

Located on Deakin University's Melbourne Burwood Campus, MIBT provides a direct pathway to Deakin University in the areas of business/commerce, computing/information technology and mass communication. Students who do not meet the entry requirements for Deakin University may be offered a place at Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT).

MIBT diplomas are equivalent to the first year of the Deakin University undergraduate degree. On satisfactory completion of a MIBT diploma and subject to meeting University academic entrance criteria, MIBT graduates are guaranteed entry to second year at Deakin University.

MIBT advantages:

  • study on a University campus
  • fast-track option, with three semesters per year
  • intakes in March/June/October
  • small group teaching and individual attention
  • academic and welfare support services

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Students in class

TAFE pathways

There are several TAFE institutes that offer alternative pathways to entry at Deakin which may be achieved by successfully completing a diploma/advanced diploma program from a TAFE institute. The TAFEs in closest proximity to Deakin's campuses are: Box Hill Institute of TAFE (Melbourne Burwood Campus), The Gordon (Geelong Waterfront Campus), South West Institute of TAFE (Warrnambool Campus).  There are a number of pathways from Holmesglen Institute and Chisholm Institute as well. 
You may be offered a place in the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce or in another relevant undergraduate degree program at Deakin. You may also choose to study the Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or Tourism Management at the Box Hill Institute of TAFE concurrently with Deakin's Bachelor of Management.

 

TAFE pathways
 
Commerce Box Hill Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
South West Institute of TAFE
Chisholm Institute of TAFE
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Engineering Box Hill Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Chisholm Institute of TAFE
Visual Arts The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Computing The Gordon Institute of TAFE
South West Institute of TAFE
Applied Science The Gordon Institute of TAFE
South West Institute of TAFE
Arts

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
South West Institute of TAFE

Professional and
Creative Writing

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

Public Relations The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Media and Communication

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
South West Institute of TAFE

Performing and Creative Arts

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

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You may like to search our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) database if you think you might be eligible to receive credit for previously completed qualifications.

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30th March 2011