Open Day

Explore our world of options

Open Day is your day to begin exploring the world around you. You’re free to wander the campuses, chat with staff and students, and experience a taste of university life at Deakin. With more than 550 courses on offer, we recommend you try to attend one or two of the many information sessions held throughout the day.

Be sure to check back here closer to Open Day for a complete list of the information sessions being held at each campus.

A WORLDLY OPEN DAY

Get the most out of Open Day

  • Talk to Deakin staff and students at Open Day about our courses and university life.
  • Find out how to apply for courses and key dates.
  • Get advice about how to complete your application and ask about any extra entry requirements.
  • Visit the TravelSmart website to find out how to get to campus by public transport, cycling, walking and carpooling.

If you’re a school leaver, ask yourself:

  • What subjects do I most enjoy at school?
  • What jobs do I think I might enjoy or be interested in?
  • Do the courses I am interested in lead to jobs that I am interested in?
  • Do I want to study or work internationally?

If you’re a non-school leaver or a mature-age applicant, ask yourself:

  • Do I want to study part time, full time, on or off campus?
  • What information do I have on pathways?
  • What previous study or work experience could earn me Credit for Prior Learning?
  • What courses lead to the job I want?
  • What information do I have on how to apply?
  • How will I fit study around my lifestyle commitments?
  • What support services does Deakin offer?

If you’re looking at postgraduate study, ask yourself:

  • Am I interested in postgraduate study by coursework or research?
  • What are the entry requirements for the course I am interested in?
  • Can I use my work experience as basis for admission?
  • Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
  • Do I want to study part time, full time, on or off campus?
  • How will I fit study around my lifestyle commitments?
  • What industry recognition will I receive from this qualification?

When talking to Deakin course advisers, ask yourself:

  • What choice of units are there?
  • Are there any compulsory units?
  • What are the opportunities for a placement in industry?
  • What major sequences are offered?
  • Where does the course lead?
  • What are the possible employment outcomes for this course?
  • What are the course entrance requirements (ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, STAT, grade point average etc.)?
  • How do I apply?
  • What are the alternative pathways if I don’t get in?

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