Why choose Deakin?
- Vibrant atmosphere
- Industry experience
- Flexibility to choose
- A great learning culture
- Global opportunities
- Industry-relevant degrees
- Diverse range of courses
Deakin’s Open Days are a fun and informative way for you to gain valuable information on courses and facilities as well as experience university life for yourself.
Be sure to attend some of the many information sessions held throughout the day, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities and contemporary buildings.
We hope you have fun at Open Day and find all the information you need to become a Deakin student.
And don’t forget to take some time to enjoy the entertainment and enter the competition to win an Apple iPad 2!
Vibrant atmosphere
Each Deakin campus boasts a range of modern facilities and a unique atmosphere – from the inspiring architecture and bayside appeal of Geelong Waterfront Campus, to the bustling cafe culture of our Melbourne Burwood Campus, the spectacular coastal location of our Warrnambool Campus and the mix of activity and open spaces at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
Industry experience
You will be taught by staff with industry experience who have been recognised as leaders and innovators in their fields.
Many courses provide the opportunity to gain valuable, practical understanding and develop workplace skills through industry placements, work experience and internships.
Flexibility to choose
Flexibility is a key feature of Deakin’s courses and study options. Deakin provides the choice of four locations and allows you to fit study around life and work commitments with full-time, part-time, online and off-campus options.
You can also get a head start on your career by utilising initiatives such as Deakin’s trimester system or Gap Year Program.
A great learning culture
At Deakin, we want you to have a meaningful learning experience while enjoying all the university has to offer.
Deakin’s facilities and services ensure you can achieve this. Students tell us Deakin’s supportive staff and friendly environment makes it a great place to meet different people with new ideas, be treated as an individual with freedom of thought and make lifelong friendships along the way.
Global opportunities
To enrich your learning experience, we offer a range of opportunities to gain a global perspective.
Our Study Abroad and Exchange Office offers various programs including short-term study programs, study tours and international volunteering placements in a variety of overseas locations.
Industry-relevant degrees
Deakin offers a balance of theoretical and practical experience, and utilises cutting-edge technology and research to ensure our courses equip you with the skills employers are after.
Deakin maintains close links with government, professional associations and other education providers to ensure our courses are developed and reviewed to industry standards with professional input.
Diverse range of courses
Deakin offers a broad range of courses including general degrees such as Arts and Commerce, professional degrees such as Law and Engineering and specialist disciplines such as Nutrition and Sport.
We also offer a wide range of combined courses such as the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology).
Register to attend Open Day for your chance to win a $50 iTunes voucher. A winner will be drawn every Friday until end of August.
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