Year 12 students
Studying Year 12 this year? Learn how you can apply to Deakin as a recent secondary education graduate.
Recent secondary education graduates
Completed secondary education in Australia within the past two years? Learn how you can apply to Deakin.
Find out about applying as a recent secondary education graduate
Completed secondary education in Australia within the past two years? Learn how you can apply to Deakin.
Find out about applying as a recent secondary education graduate
Applicants with work and life experience
If you left secondary education more than two years ago, you can use you work and life experience to support your application.
Applicants with TAFE experience
Use TAFE study as a stepping stone into university. Related or advanced diplomas you've completed can count as credit towards your course.
Find out more about using TAFE experience to apply to Deakin
Applicants with higher education experience
Find out how to apply and what credit you may be eligible for if you have previous higher education experience.
Learn more about applying with previous higher education experience
Application information
Key dates
Make sure you don't miss out on your preferred intake by browsing all start and finish dates for Deakin's main study periods.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Discover how you can reduce the cost and duration of your course by getting your work and previous study experienced recognised through recognition of prior learning.
Entry pathways to Deakin
No matter your education background, we're here to help you find your pathway to Deakin.
Application assistance
Visit our applications team
Whether you're looking at changing degrees, need guidance applying or just want to know more about a particular course, our Future Student Advisers are here to help. Bookings not required.
Tuesday and Thursday, 9am–5pm, Building HE, Student Central, Melbourne Burwood Campus
Speak to an adviser
If you have a question about applying, courses or studying at Deakin, get in touch with one of our friendly Future Student Advisers. Book an appointment at a time that suits you, or give us a call now on 1800 693 888.
Got a question but can't find the answer?
Try our Help hub – we've curated the questions our future student advisers are asked most frequently about applications, entry requirements, pathways and more.
*Application close dates vary and not all courses are available for current intakes. Please refer to course pages for details. Some courses have limited places, apply early to avoid missing out.