Your time starts now to apply for a Deakin worldly degree
Why choose Deakin?
- Deakin is a multi-award winning university with an international focus.
- Deakin offers excellent facilities that provide students with the latest tools and technologies.
- Deakin provides flexible learning to suit your career objectives and commitments.
Simple steps for how to apply
Year 12 Student
Where do I start?
- Do your research to find the course that interests you most.
- Attend our events to experience our state of the art facilities, and ask your questions of our staff and students.
- Check extra requirements and pre-requisites for all courses that interest you to see if you are eligible to apply.
- Review course fees.
- Investigate scholarship options to see if you are eligible.
- Review accommodation options on/near the campus your course/s are offered at.
How do I apply?
All domestic students (current year 12 students, International Baccalaureate® (IB), and Non-School leavers) apply for Deakin University courses through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
On your VTAC application list up to 12 courses in order of your preference. Your first preference should be your most preferred course.
Complete and submit your application for a Deakin course via VTAC by:
- 9 November - VTAC late application closing date
- 7 December - VTAC very late application closing date (additional fees apply)
Domestic student studying overseas
If living overseas, domestic students applying for courses at Deakin University must submit certified copies of all final results to VTAC and follow the same process of a domestic student (above).
How do I change my preference?
The Change of Preference period opens in November, however, you may wish to wait until you have received your ATAR on 17 December to change your preferences.
You can add, delete or reorder your course preferences at this time by logging onto VTAC.
There will be a range of services and events available to you through Deakin to assist you to evaluate your options.
The Change of Preference period for year 12 applicants is:
17 December – 24 December (closing midday).
When do I receive my Deakin offer?
First round offers are released on 17 January 2013.
Second round offers are released on 6 February 2013.
How do I accept my Deakin offer?
If you are successful in securing a place at Deakin University you will receive an offer via VTAC. Receiving an offer does not confirm your enrolment in the course.
To secure your place, you must follow instructions in your offer message which includes information on how to enrol in your course. Deakin offers both online and in-person enrolments.
Non Year 12 Student
Where do I start?
- Do your research to find the course that interests you most.
- Attend our events to experience our state of the art facilities, and ask your questions of our staff and students, and industry professionals.
- Ensure extra requirements and pre-requisites for all courses that interest you to see if you are eligible to apply.
- Ensure you have met all the extra requirements (below).
- Apply for Credit for Prior Learning directly to Deakin.
- Review course fees.
- Investigate scholarship options to see if you are eligible.
- Review accommodation options on/near the campus your course/s are offered at.
What are extra requirements?
Before applying, you must ensure you find out what the extra requirements are for your course. You can do this by searching for your course via the VTAC course search.
The following may be listed as a course requirement for non-year 12 applicants:
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is an aptitude test designed to assess a range of competencies commonly considered important for success in tertiary study.
There are two types of STAT tests, however Deakin only requires applicants to sit the STAT: Multiple Choice, a 2 hour test of 70 questions.
If required, you will need to book for the STAT via VTAC.
Australian Laws School Entrance Test (ALSET)
The ALSET is compulsory for most non-year 12 applicants applying for entry in any of Deakin University's undergraduate law programs. It is an aptitude test given to appraise your ability to think critically about issues and understand the material given. The questions are based on a wide range of law related stimulus materials.
If you are unsure whether or not you need to sit the ALSET, contact Deakin's School of Law on 03 5227 1277 as they are the only ones that can advise applicants if they are required to sit the test.
If required, book for the ALSET via VTAC.
VTAC Personal History Online Form
The VTAC Personal History Online form provides non-year 12 applicants with an opportunity to bring to the attention of selection officers (who will have access to your completed form during selection) any relevant factors or circumstances that cannot be included in the application itself.
Access the form online via VTAC once you have registered and submitted your course application.
How do I apply?
All domestic students (current year 12 students, International Baccalaureate® (IB), and Non-School leavers) apply for Deakin University courses through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
On your VTAC application list up to 12 courses in order of your preference. Your first preference should be your most preferred course.
When do I apply?
Early Offer applications
Applications for Early offers are only applicable to selected courses and for non-year 12 applicants only. To apply for an early offer submit your course preferences and extra requirements to VTAC by 28 September 2012.
Other applications
Applications for the main round of offers are open until 7 December 2012, however there are significant application cost increases the later you apply.
When do I receive my Deakin offer?
Early offers will be released 23 November 2012. If you receive an early offer, you are still eligible to receive an offer in the 2 rounds of main offers.
First round offers will be released on the 17 January 2013 and second round offers will be released on the 6 February 2013.
How do I accept my Deakin offer?
If you are successful in securing a place at Deakin University you will receive an offer via VTAC. Receiving an offer does not confirm your enrolment in the course.
To secure your place, you must follow instructions in your offer message which includes information on how to enrol in your course. Deakin offers both online and in-person enrolments.
International Student
Where do I start?
- Do your research to find the course that interests you most.
- Attend our events to experience our state of the art facilities, and ask your questions of our staff and students.
- Check extra requirements and pre-requisites for all courses that interest you to see if you are eligible to apply.
- Confirm if you will be classed as a Domestic or International student (for the purposes of your application), as the process does vary slightly.
- Review course fees.
- Investigate scholarship options to see if you are eligible.
- Review accommodation options on/near the campus your course/s are offered at.
How do I apply?
Apply for Deakin University courses through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
On your VTAC application list up to 12 courses in order of your preference. Your first preference should be your most preferred course.
Complete and submit your form by the VTAC due date of 28 September 2012.
Domestic student studying overseas
If living overseas, domestic students applying for courses at Deakin University must submit certified copies of all final results to VTAC and follow the same process of a domestic student (above).
How do I change my preference?
It is OK if you change your mind after you have submitted your VTAC application. You can submit changes to your course preference order via VTAC:
- until 5pm, 26 October, and
- between 9am 26 November and 12 noon 24 December 2012.
Refer to VTAC for full list of important dates.
When do I receive my Deakin offer?
First round offers are released on 17 January 2013.
Second round offers are released on 6 February 2013.
How do I accept my Deakin offer?
If you are successful in securing a place at Deakin University you will receive an offer via VTAC. Receiving an offer does not confirm your enrolment in the course.
To secure your place, you must follow instructions in your offer message which includes information on how to enrol in your course. Deakin offers both online and in-person enrolments.