Future Students - International

Pathways to Deakin University

A range of pathways are available to students who do not meet the academic entry requirements for a Deakin course.

Pathways to Deakin include:


Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI)

Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) prepares students for entry to degree-level study at Deakin University, and other tertiary institutions in Australia. DUELI also offers English language programs to students who wish to develop English skills for personal and professional development.

You will automatically be eligible for placement at DUELI if you meet Deakin University’s academic entrance criteria, but do not meet the English language requirements.

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Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology (MIBT)

MIBT students

Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd (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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TAFE pathways

Deakin and its Technical and Further Education (TAFE) partners collaborate to offer pathways via Certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma and associate degree qualifications. TAFE pathways may provide students with Credit for Prior Learning into specific Deakin degrees if admission requirements are met.

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). 

A range of pathway programs and credit arrangements exist with many other TAFE institutions in Australia.

Examples of Deakin-TAFE pathways include:

  • Associate Degree of Commerce (Box Hill Institute) to Deakin Bachelor of Commerce
  • Diploma of Information Technology (The Gordon) to a Deakin Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Certificate IV in Nursing (South West TAFE) to a Deakin Bachelor of Nursing.
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

You may like to search our Credit Transfer and Recognition database if you think you might be eligible to receive credit for previously completed qualifications.

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Packaged course pathways for international students

Deakin International and TAFE business partners offer packaged course pathways under Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP) to international students.

To apply for any of the following packages, please contact the relevant TAFE institution. Students who meet the entry requirements will receive a joint letter of offer for both the TAFE qualification and the Deakin University Bachelor program.

NB:
WAM = Weighted Average Mark.
SPR = Standard Progression Rate. The Standard Progression Rate is calculated by the number of units passed divided by the number of units attempted.

   Deakin's TAFE business partners:

SVP Partner: Box Hill Institute
Deakin University Faculty: Business and Law

Box Hill Institute course  Required WAM andSPR Deakin course
Associate Degree in Commerce 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma in Accounting 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma in Business Management 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Advanced Diploma in Tourism 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Associate Degree in Commerce 85% WAM and 100% SPR Bachelor of Laws
Advanced Diploma in Events 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce

SVP Partner: Chisholm Institute
Deakin University Faculty: Business and Law

Chisolm Institute course  Required WAM and SPR Deakin course
Diploma of Management 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Advanced Diploma of Management 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma of Marketing 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Advanced Diploma of Marketing 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce

Diploma of Human Resource Management

60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma of International Business 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma of Accounting 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Advanced Diploma of Accounting 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma of Business 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Advanced Diploma of Justice 85% WAM and 100% SPR Bachelor of Laws

SVP Partner: Gordon Institute of TAFE
Deakin University Faculty: Business and Law

Gordon Institute course  Required WAM and SPR Deakin course Deakin campus/es

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce Burwood, Geelong
Diploma of Accounting 85% WAM and 100% SPR Bachelor of Laws Burwood, Geelong

Diploma of Building and Construction

60% WAM and 75% SPR

Bachelor of Property and Real Estate

Burwood

SVP Partner: Holmesglen
Deakin University Faculty: Arts and Education

Holmesglen course  Required WAM and SPR Deakin course Deakin campus

Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

60% WAM and 75% SPR

A355 | Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Communication Design)

Burwood

 

SVP Partner: South West Institute of TAFE
Deakin University Faculty: Business and Law

South West Institute course  Required WAM and SPR Deakin course
Diploma of Accounting 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma of Business 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma of Events 60% WAM and 75% SPR Bachelor of Commerce

 

SVP Partner: Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
Deakin University Faculty: Arts and Education

Sunraysia Institute course  Entry requirements Deakin course Deakin campuses

Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care)

Academic: 60% WAM and 75% SPR
English: IELTS band score of 7 (with Writing not less than 7.0 and no band [ie, for Speaking, Listening and Reading] less than 6.5)

E330 | Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Burwood,
Geelong Waurn Ponds,
Warrnambool

Deakin University Faculty: Business and Law

Sunraysia Institute course  Required WAM and SPR Deakin course Deakin campus
Diploma of Accounting

60% WAM and 75% SPR

M300 | Bachelor of Commerce

Burwood

You may like to search our Credit Transfer and Recognition database if you think you might be eligible to receive credit for previously completed qualifications.

This information is correct at time of publication. Packaged courses are regularly added and updated. For more details please see course search.

For further enquiries please contact Deakin’s relevant TAFE partner or Deakin International:
+61 3 9244 5095
deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au.

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Faculty international teaching partnership

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment has established a teaching partnership with Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC).
Under this course licencing agreement, RIC will offer the first two years of the Deakin Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of IT and the first year of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree programs in Colombo.
Students then transfer to Australia to complete their Deakin degree.
For more information please see the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment's industry and partnership page.

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20th June 2013