Pathways

On-campus pathways

Deakin College and the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) are located on campus, and both have centres in Melbourne and Geelong.

If you choose to study at DUELI or Deakin College, you'll have access to all our on-campus facilities and services before you start your degree.

Deakin University English Language Institute 

Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree. If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.

Find out more about DUELI

Deakin College

Deakin College is a pathway to Deakin for students who do not meet the academic entry requirements for Deakin University's courses, or who need to bridge the gap between previous study and university.

A Deakin College diploma is equal to the first year of a Deakin University undergraduate degree.

You can find Deakin College in Melbourne, Australia and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Find out more about Deakin College

Technical and further education (TAFE) pathways

TAFE institutions

Studying at a TAFE institution can also provide a pathway into Deakin.

Getting a Certificate IV, diploma, advanced or associate degree may give you the academic results or credit you need to get into the Deakin University course that you're interested in.

There are many TAFE institutes across Australia, but the ones closest to Deakin's campuses are:

• Box Hill Institute of TAFE (closest to Melbourne Burwood Campus)
• The Gordon (closest to Geelong Waterfront Campus)
• South West Institute of TAFE (closest to Warrnambool Campus).

How TAFE courses can lead to Deakin courses

TAFE institutes around Australia offer pathways and credit arrangements that can get you into your course of choice at Deakin. Some examples of Deakin–TAFE pathways include:

• An Associate Degree of Commerce (Box Hill Institute) can lead to a Deakin Bachelor of Commerce.
• A Diploma of Information Technology (The Gordon) can lead to a Deakin Bachelor of Information Technology.
• A Certificate IV in Nursing (South West TAFE) can lead to a Deakin Bachelor of Nursing.

You should always confirm with your TAFE that the program you have chosen is a recognised pathway into Deakin.