Welcome
I am very pleased to welcome you to Deakin University.
Deakin aims to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.
To fulfil this aspiration, we work hard to make our programs relevant, innovative
and
responsive.
We are committed to providing teaching programs of contemporary relevance. Our programs are all developed having regard to advice from Academic Advisory Boards which include potential employers, industry, government and professional representation.
Deakin is committed to ensuring that you develop lifelong learning skills, particularly those which involve the use of technology to keep you at the forefront of developments in your chosen discipline.
Regardless of whether you study off campus or at one of Deakin’s Campuses, we aim to provide you with excellent academic programs incorporating innovative teaching and delivery methods.
At Deakin University we recognise that the needs of students have changed significantly, particularly as many of you engage in an increasing amount of paid employment to support your studies. You will find that we provide you with flexible learning opportunities. By browsing through this handbook, you will develop a sense of the way in which Deakin’s courses and units of study have been developed to respond to the changing circumstances of our students.
I encourage you to explore the many opportunities that are available as part of your wider education while you are at Deakin University. These include study abroad and opportunities to combine work experience and study. These are just some of a wide range of opportunities that will extend and enrich your study experience. Above all, I hope that you enjoy your studies and your time as a student of Deakin University.
Professor Sally Walker
Vice-Chancellor
