Find a course by ATAR
Your ATAR doesn't define your future
Your ATAR is one part of your story – not the whole picture. Explore Deakin courses that match your ATAR, compare your options and discover pathways if you don't quite meet the entry requirements.
What can I study with my ATAR?
Know your ATAR – or have an idea of what it might be – but not sure what you can study? You’re not alone. Our easy-to-use tools can help you estimate your ATAR, explore courses that match your results and discover alternative pathways, so you can build your preference list with confidence.
ATAR calculator
Estimate your ATAR using your raw VCE study scores and explore the courses you may be eligible for.
Study score calculator
Estimate your raw and scaled VCE study scores to better understand your potential ATAR.
Pathway finder
Explore alternative entry pathways, including bridging programs and transfer options.
See what courses your ATAR could unlock
You might be surprised by the range of courses you could study. Explore degrees by ATAR, compare your options and remember that selection ranks, adjustment factors and pathways can all influence your opportunities. To compare courses, use the heart icon to save your favourites. They'll appear in the floating 'Saved courses' menu, where you can review and compare them side by side.
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR – For Trimester 1, 2027 intake.
Lowest selection rank ATAR – The lowest selection rank ATAR is based on 2026 early and first round VTAC offers, including relevant adjustment factors.
NP – The ATAR is 'unpublished'. 'Unpublished' means the course is available at this location, but the lowest selection rank of an applicant to which an offer was made isn't available.
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR
You may not need the published ATAR to receive an offer. Eligible students from under-represented schools, rural or regional areas, and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities can access a lower guaranteed ATAR for selected courses.
Deakin Open Day
Come to a Deakin Open Day in August to discover your future as a Deakin student. Chat with staff and students about your study options, attend course information sessions, and explore campus with student-led tours and demonstrations.
Real advice. Real pathways.
Your journey to university doesn’t have to follow one path. Explore tips on choosing a course, understanding your ATAR and finding alternative ways to get where you want to go.
Who will you be studying with?
As part of our commitment to admissions transparency, we've put together the following table to help you learn about our 2026 student cohort and their pathways to Deakin.
Read the full Admissions transparency at Deakin report (PDF, 812KB)
| Trimester 1, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applicant background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
| (A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 1779 | 16.98% |
| (B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | 1225 | 11.69% |
| (C) Recent secondary education: – Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (Regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors, such as equity or subject adjustments) – Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) | 5073 | 48.43% |
| (D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) | 333 | 3.18% |
| International students | 1425 | 13.60% |
| All students | 10475 | 100.00% |
All students above passed the census date at the beginning of 2026.
Learn more about higher education in Australia by visiting the QILT and TEQSA websites.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
Contact us
Our friendly advisers can speak with you one-on-one about your ATAR, course and pathway options, and the support available to help you start your study journey at Deakin.
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