Looking for a short-term study option at Deakin? Here is what we offer:
The intensive on-campus Australian Studies Summer School is designed to give international students an intellectual and cultural understanding of Melbourne and the broader Australian culture. The program will take place from 4 – 24 January 2026 at our Burwood Campus.
Join us to study the Australia Today (AIX290) unit, which discovers Australia’s incredible history and culture through an exciting blend of field trips and classroom learning.
January is the perfect time to visit Melbourne. With its vibrant summer atmosphere and the excitement of the Australian Open, the city comes alive. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or a dedicated tennis fan, this is the ultimate time to experience Melbourne at its best. Come join the action Down Under this January!
The Australian Studies Summer School program offers you an insight into the country’s history, geography, politics, culture and its representation in media worldwide. The program will be delivered through an exciting mix of academic-led cultural field trips and deeply engaging classroom learning.
Program cost is AU$5,000 (subject to change) and includes tuition, accommodation, airport pickup on arrival, welcome dinner, surf day and excursions.
The program is based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus, Deakin’s largest campus. Located a short trip from the city’s Central Business District (CBD), it offers the perfect balance between city lifestyle and suburban comfort. The campus boasts world-class facilities and a wide range of learning and social spaces.
The program commences on 4 January 2026 and concludes on 24 January 2026.
The Summer School will have the following schedule:
Arrival: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Welcome/Enrolment: Monday, 5 January 2026
Classes commence: Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Surf Day: Sunday, 11 January 2026
Teaching concludes: Friday, 16 January 2026
Study week: Monday, 19 January - Friday, 23 January 2026
Departure: Saturday, 24 January 2026
You will receive a digital transcript (via My eQuals) for easy credit transfer to your home university. The unit is worth approximately 3-4 US credits/7.5 ECTS.
Applications will open on 4 August 2025.
If you have any questions or are ready to apply early, feel free to Email us.
Both the Faculty of Arts and Education and the Faculty of Business and Law offer internships to current students, subject to some criteria. These include internships based outside of the state of Victoria and Australia.
The Faculty of Arts and Education offers current students internship opportunities, as long as they meet certain criteria. This includes first completing at least one trimester of study at Deakin and having at least 12 credit points in your studies.
The Faculty of Business and Law also has internship opportunities available for students who meet certain criteria. As well as first completing at least one trimester of study at Deakin, and having at least 12 credit points in your studies, you are required to:
Exchange students who complete two or more trimesters at Deakin and who meet the above criteria may also be able to participate in the faculty’s work-integrated learning program (workplace learning).
Living in Melbourne and travelling around Australia have really helped expand my worldview through experiencing a culture that is so incredibly different from my own.
Jordan Kelley
University of Maine, USA
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