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Course title ATAR Range Location
Bachelor of Medical Imaging 94.65 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Health Sciences 60.40 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Health Sciences 55.15 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Health Sciences Unpublished Warrnambool More Info
Bachelor of Health Sciences 57.25 Online More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication Unpublished Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Communication Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws 90.65 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws 85.10 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) 80.15 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation 61.25 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Property and Real Estate 65.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Property and Real Estate 66.05 Online More Info
Bachelor of Business Analytics 70.25 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Business Analytics Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Computer Science 63.25 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Computer Science 67.10 Online More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Advanced (Honours) New Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion 60.15 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) New Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) New Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) New Online More Info
Bachelor of Information Technology 61.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Information Technology 65.95 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Information Technology Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Marine Science 66.45 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Marine Science 55.85 Warrnambool More Info
Diploma of Spanish Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Diploma of Spanish Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Diploma of Spanish Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Sport Development 60.15 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) 66.60 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Associate Degree of Arts Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Associate Degree of Arts Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 80.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 80.00 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 87.70 Online More Info
Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce 82.65 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce Unpublished Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Design 60.20 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Design 60.10 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Design Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate New Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) 60.20 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) 81.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) 72.70 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) 60.40 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Forensic Science 61.15 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) New Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) New Online More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science 70.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science 62.05 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Cyber Security (Honours) New Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Cyber Security (Honours) New Online More Info
Bachelor of Biomedical Science 80.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Biomedical Science 72.75 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry 96.70 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) 80.95 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Associate Degree of Business Unpublished Warrnambool More Info
Diploma of Chinese Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Diploma of Chinese Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Diploma of Chinese Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science 72.80 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science 68.60 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Arts 60.15 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts 62.95 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Arts 62.10 Online More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security 68.20 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security 65.60 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Cyber Security Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts 82.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts 74.90 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Criminology 60.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology 60.10 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology 61.20 Online More Info
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate 68.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Master of Architecture Unpublished Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (Honours) New Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (Honours) New Online More Info
Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours) Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours) Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours) Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Forensic Science/Bachelor of Criminology 65.20 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce 82.50 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion/Bachelor of Commerce Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Data Science 66.25 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Data Science Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology 67.35 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Creative Arts 60.25 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science 75.10 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science 68.45 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science 75.10 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Laws Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Laws Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws 92.40 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery 91.75 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery 87.90 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery 78.30 Warrnambool More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion 73.20 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion 70.45 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education Unpublished online with  More Info
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts 61.70 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Commerce 80.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce 70.40 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce 70.25 Online More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science 61.50 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science 60.40 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science 62.85 Online More Info
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts 65.25 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts 63.00 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics 82.75 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Analytics 72.65 Online More Info
Bachelor of Psychological Science 60.10 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Psychological Science 60.70 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Psychological Science Unpublished Warrnambool More Info
Bachelor of Psychological Science 60.10 Online More Info
Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science 65.50 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) 80.70 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws 91.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws 85.95 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Laws 90.10 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Laws 84.15 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Laws 85.75 Online More Info
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security 92.75 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security Unpublished Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Cyber Security Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) 66.80 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Master of International Relations 60.15 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Master of International Relations Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Cyber Security 62.75 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Cyber Security 63.40 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Cyber Security 63.00 Online More Info
Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce 85.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce 85.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Data Science (Honours) Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of International Studies 61.20 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of International Studies 68.95 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of International Studies 64.40 Online More Info
Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) 73.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) 74.90 Online More Info
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies 90.70 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies 85.75 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science 81.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science 72.35 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science Unpublished Warrnambool More Info
Associate Degree of Education Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Associate Degree of Education Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Associate Degree of Education Unpublished Warrnambool More Info
Bachelor of Nursing 73.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing 64.65 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Nursing 53.15 Warrnambool More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) 60.15 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) 60.25 Online More Info
Bachelor of Business 62.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Business 60.90 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Business 60.55 Online More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Business New Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Business New Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Business New Online More Info
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 60.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 60.15 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science 81.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Communication 60.80 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Communication 60.80 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Communication Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce 81.15 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce 72.00 Online More Info
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) 75.20 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Design (Architecture) 70.00 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway) 89.10 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws 90.65 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws 85.90 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) 76.00 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) 73.20 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar) 86.90 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar) Unpublished Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar) Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Nutrition Science 65.25 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Science 61.05 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Science 60.00 Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Diploma of Indonesian Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Diploma of Indonesian Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Diploma of Indonesian Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Unpublished Waurn Ponds (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Unpublished Warrnambool More Info
Diploma of Arabic Unpublished Burwood (Melbourne) More Info
Diploma of Arabic Unpublished Online More Info
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 75.45 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Unpublished Warrnambool from 2024 More Info
Bachelor of Social Work 61.25 Waterfront (Geelong) More Info
Bachelor of Social Work Unpublished Warrnambool More Info
Bachelor of Social Work 62.90 Online More Info
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education 63.55 Burwood (Melbourne) More Info

Tools to kickstart course selection

Finding the right course takes time and research, and you don’t need to have all the answers right away. With a little help from our online tools, you can make course selection easier and learn about the steps you can take to achieve your goals.

ATAR calculator

Get a feel for the courses in your range by estimating your ATAR based on raw study scores.

Study score calculator

You can also estimate scaled and raw study scores using our VCE study score calculator.

Pathway finder

Many students benefit from an alternate pathway to their ultimate course, like bridging units and campus transfers.

Flexible options that look beyond your ATAR

Be rewarded for your hard work earlier. We look beyond your ATAR at the skills, experience and achievements that make you unique and prepare you for university, meaning you could receive an early, conditional offer sooner than your peers.

Are you currently in Year 12?

As you enter your final year of high school, it's important to make sure you're organised and across any special entry requirements or key dates that might be relevant. Whether you want to start planning your course preference shortlist or need study tips, we've got plenty of information to help you feel confident and prepared for your future. If you didn't get the ATAR you wanted or you got a low ATAR, there's still a pathway to uni and your ultimate course.

Read our top tips for Year 12 students

How to apply to study at Deakin

Here’s how to navigate your course application. Remember that course applications are made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), rather than directly to each institution.

  1. Login to your VTAC account and head to the course applications section.
  2. Apply for up to eight courses in order of preference – get tips for choosing preferences.
  3. Review your application and submit.

Have your studies been disrupted by difficult circumstances? You can apply for special consideration when you submit your course preferences.

Not in Year 12?  Find out how to apply direct.

Why we’re the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment

Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.

Get from course to career with confidence

We're committed to helping you become the most employable version of yourself. Using proven tools and techniques we’ll give you the knowledge you need to land that job and build a satisfying career. At Victoria’s #1 university for student support,* you’ll get the assistance you need to succeed.

Learn in industry-standard facilities

Experience hands-on learning in our purpose built, world-class facilities, from a $55 million dollar engineering facility to an elite sports precinct. Learn in-demand practical skills that will set you apart when you graduate – ready for the jobs of tomorrow.

Need help with preferencing?

Need help with preferencing?

You might want to change your preferences because your ATAR was lower or higher than expected, or you might have had a change of heart. We’re here to help you feel confident about your future and get the support you need during change of preference.

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 2023 student cohort and their pathways to Deakin.

Read the full Admissions transparency at Deakin report (PDF, 354KB)

Who studies at Deakin?


Trimester 1, 2023
Applicant backgroundNumber of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Past higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course) 

1722

18.48%

(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study

1057

11.34%

(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) 

4546


483

48.78%
  

5.18%

(D) Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)

245

2.63%

International students

1266

13.59%

All students

9319

100.00%

All students above passed the census date at the beginning of 2023.

Learn more about higher education in Australia by visiting the QILT and TEQSA websites.

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We've curated some of the most commonly asked questions Year 12 students ask about applying to Deakin. Browse our full range of FAQs by visiting Help hub.

What is Change of Preference (COP)?

Change of Preference (COP) is a stage in the VTAC application process relating to the input of course preferences. You can include up to eight course options on your preference list. During COP periods, you can change the order of your preferences, as well as add or remove courses.

For more information on future student services and courses:

When is COP?

COP closes on 14 December 2022 at 4pm, two days after ATAR release. COP reopens on 13 January 2023 after January offers are made. COP closes again on 19 January 2023 and reopens on 1 February 2023, after February offers are made. Final close is 15 February 2023.

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What does preferencing a course mean?

Preferencing a course is when a Year 12 student ranks up to eight courses they'd most like to study in order of preference in VTAC's application system. Once preferences are in, they may receive an offer for their highest eligible course based on the entry requirements.

For more information on future student services and courses:

Can I add new courses to my preferences list?

Yes, you can! Just be sure to check the prerequisites and extra requirements for any new courses you're interested in before you add them to your preferences.

For more information on future student services and courses:

What's the difference between a raw score and a scaled study score?

The VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) sends each student's raw score per subject to VTAC where they're converted into scaled study scores. The scaled study scores are then used to calculate the student's ATAR. Raw scores are used in conjunction with prerequisites.

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Do I accept my offer straight away, or wait until all rounds are done?

We recommend you accept each offer as you receive them. You’ll still be eligible to receive additional offers in other rounds for any higher-preferred courses in your preference list, regardless if you’ve previously accepted, declined or deferred an offer.

For more information on future student services and courses:

How do Year 12 students apply?

Current Year 12 students must apply through VTAC. Applications open on 31 July. When you apply, you can list up to eight courses, in order of preference, within the VTAC application system. Once ATARs are released, applications will be assessed and offers will be sent out in the December, January and February 2024 rounds.

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Who can help me with my VTAC application?

Need help with your VTAC application? Refer to VTAC for additional support. For technical assistance, visit VTAC Technical Help.

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Do I have to meet all course prerequisites?

Yes, regardless of your ATAR, if you don't meet the course requirements as listed on VTAC then you aren't eligible to receive an offer for that course. Why not think outside the box and use our pathway finder to explore what other options may be available to you.

For more information on future student services and courses:

Can I change my preferences after I receive an offer?

Yes, you can change your preferences after receiving an offer. You're also still eligible to receive an offer for any courses listed above your current offer, i.e. if you receive an offer for your third preference, you may still receive an offer for your first and second preferred courses.

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How many times can I change my preferences?

You can change your preferences as many times as you like within the COP timeframes. Find out more about VTAC key dates

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Will my first preference still be considered if I receive an offer for a lower preference?

Yes, whether you're applying through VTAC or directly to Deakin, you may still be considered for your first or higher-preferred courses regardless of whether you've accepted, declined or deferred an offer for a lower preferred course.

For more information on future student services and courses:

What's the difference between each offer round from November to February?

The November offer round is for non-Year 12 students who have applied through VTAC within the timely offer period and meet the relevant eligibility criteria. The January and February offer rounds are for current Year 12 and IB students in all states.

For more information on future student services and courses:

How many offers can I receive?

You can receive one offer per round. Any offers you receive will be for the highest eligible course on your preference list, assuming you've met all criteria for each course listed.

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If I receive an offer in January, can I still get other offers in later rounds?

Yes, you can still receive additional offers in later rounds even if you've previously accepted, declined or deferred an offer in January. However, if you receive an offer for your first preference and don't adjust your course preference list before the next round, you will not receive any further offers.

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Who do I contact for help about my Deakin offer?

Get in touch with our Prospective Student Enquiry Centre. Call the team on 1800 693 888 between 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, or discuss your options via live chat 8am–7pm, Monday–Thursday and 9am–5pm on Fridays.

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How will I know if Deakin's making offers in later rounds?

Deakin courses that won't be making any further offers in later rounds will be indicated against your preferences in VTAC.

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Do entry requirements change between offer rounds?

No – entry requirements, including folio submissions and interviews, remain the same when applying through VTAC, regardless of the offer round.

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If I get an offer in January, can I defer and wait for a better offer in later rounds?

Deferral means to put off accepting an offer for up to two years. If you intend to start studying in the next intake you should accept, as you can still receive additional offers in later rounds even if you've previously accepted, declined or deferred an offer.

For more information on future student services and courses:

What does 'Lowest selection rank to which an offer was made' mean?

The lowest selection rank is the adjusted value – ATAR plus additional points (if eligible) – you would have needed to get into a course the previous year. If you achieve this rank you're likely to get in, unless it's since increased or entry requirements also include other criteria, e.g. a folio.

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Will the ATAR shown on the course page stay the same for the 2024 intake?

The selection rank published on the course page will vary each year depending on a number of factors, including demand. It should be used as a guide only.

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Does Deakin offer guaranteed pathways?

Yes, we offer many different pathways into Deakin and a number of these are guaranteed. Use our handy pathway finder to explore the different options that may be available to you.

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How do I apply for special consideration?

Applying for special consideration is simple, and in some cases, you won't need to provide any details outside of your course application. The process is different for each VTAC category, or Deakin's programs, so please visit the relevant special consideration page for step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

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What is SEAS?

VTAC's Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) is for those who may not have been able to reach their full potential for study due to a range of challenging factors. SEAS enables institutions to consider the circumstances you've experienced and their impact on your studies when making selection decisions.

For more information on future student services and courses:

What are SEAS aggregate points?

The Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) adds points to your aggregate to reflect the level you may have achieved if your circumstances had been different. This can increase your chance of receiving an offer but does not guarantee it. Deakin will give a maximum of 15 aggregate points per applicant.

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Are SEAS or subject adjustment points added directly onto my ATAR?

No, adjustments or bonus points are added to your aggregate score, not your ATAR. Your total aggregate score is then converted into your ATAR.

For more information on future student services and courses:

Contact us

We're ready to help you make an informed choice. Our friendly Deakin experts are available to speak to you one-on-one about your study options, support services and how we can help you start your study journey at Deakin.

Domestic students
1800 693 888
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