What is a Deakin associate degree?
The Deakin Associate Degree of Arts and Associate Degree of Education are specifically designed for students who would benefit from a supported entry into tertiary study. Both degrees are also CSP funded – making them an affordable option for students.
You can take an associate degree as a stand-alone qualification, use it as a stepping stone into further study, or as a guaranteed pathway into a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Criminology or Bachelor of Education (Primary). You'll develop transferable knowledge that's relevant to any industry and build key learning skills including communication for study and work, digital literacy, critical thinking and effective teamwork. From your first trimester you'll also complete units from your chosen bachelor degree so that you're ready to hit the ground running when you transition.
Why an associate degree may be right for you
An associate degree gets you into the university environment and onto campus. You’ll feel part of the Deakin community straight away and develop the necessary learning skills to succeed at university. Smaller class sizes for supportive learning and guaranteed entry into Deakin make an associate degree a smart choice.
Guaranteed pathways
Deakin's associate degrees provide a pathway into tertiary study at Deakin, and offer guaranteed entry into select bachelor degrees. You'll gain a solid foundation of relevant knowledge and on successful completion access a pathway into the second year of your chosen bachelor degree.
Support from start to finish
From finding the right course and getting accepted, to study and personal support throughout your course and career options beyond - we can help you succeed.
Fit study around your life
With flexible course options like studying online or studying part-time, you'll never have to worry about fitting study around your work, family or social life.
Where can I study my associate degree?
The Associate Degree of Arts is offered at the Melbourne Burwood Campus and Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
The Associate Degree of Education is available at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and Warrnambool Campus.
Where to afterwards?
Once you successfully complete your associate degree, you'll have several options, including guaranteed transition and entry with one year's course credit into:
- Bachelor of Arts (general stream students)
- Bachelor of Criminology (criminology stream students)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary).
All students wishing to study the Bachelor of Education (Primary) must complete an additional selection tool for non-academic attributes. Deakin University is using the CASPer assessment tool. CASPer is an online, video-scenario based situational judgement test, designed to measure non-academic suitability for teaching.
Recognition of prior learning
You will also receive significant credit for the units you have already studied as part of your associate degree, meaning you could use that credit to gain entry to (and reduce the amount of units you need to complete in) a whole range of other Deakin degrees.
Who can apply?
Associate degrees are open to everyone, but best meet the needs of students with no study experience or those returning to study after a substantial period of time.
They are also a practical option for students who have completed Year 12 without a high enough ATAR and school leavers without Year 12.
How to apply
We’ll step you through the application process with our easy to follow guidelines.
We can help you get there
The easiest way to find your clearest pathway into Deakin is by getting in touch with our friendly staff. We can help assess your situation and tailor advice that is specific to your needs so you can get to Deakin sooner.
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