Studying Year 12 in 2025?
We’ll help you explore your study options and prepare your course preference shortlist so you’re ready to start university.
Shortlist your courses
When VTAC applications open, it's time to confirm your ultimate preference shortlist and apply. Explore our courses by ATAR or double degrees, and use our handy ATAR and study score calculators to make a confident decision.
Check your course entry requirements closely
Some courses have special entry requirements, like the CASPer test for some education courses or specific subject prerequisites, such as specialist maths. Don’t worry if you don't quite meet the course entry requirements, there are flexible pathways and bridging courses that can help you make your dream degree a reality.
Chat with our experts
Whenever you need us, we’re here to give you Year 12 support. If you're finding it tough to choose between courses or need some help through preferencing, chat with us online or call us on 1800 693 888.
Keep on top of key dates
Don’t miss important deadlines. Visit our key dates page for all the info you need on when to apply and how long you have to change your course preference order.
Review your course preferences
Remember, order matters. List courses in the order you want to study them, not the order in which you think you’ll get in. We’ve got all the advice and information you need about change of preference.
Deakin not only allows students to pursue a degree of their choice but also ensures we feel supported in the direction our degree will take us.
Maya Tolliday
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
If you want a degree that provides vital industry experience, invaluable academic support and helps secure your dream job, choose Deakin. We’re the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.
Find the right course for you
Take the next step towards your future with Deakin’s hands-on, industry-driven courses. Whether you already know your path or are still exploring your options after Year 12, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Find a course by ATAR
Use our course finder tool to explore Deakin’s courses, filtering by ATAR, campus and interests to narrow down your choices. If you're eligible, our guaranteed ATARs give you more certainty and peace of mind so you can apply with confidence.
Attend Open Day
Join us at Deakin’s Open Day to explore your course options, meet lecturers and experience campus life. It’s a great chance to learn more about the courses that interest you and to see if Deakin feels like the right fit.
Explore pathways
The Year 12-to-university route is just one way to start. We offer a range of pathway programs to help you secure your spot, no matter your circumstances. From access programs to bridging courses, we’re here to make your journey to starting uni as smooth as possible.
Get career inspiration
Not sure which course will take you where you want to go? Explore real stories from students and graduates to see how they matched their career goals with the right course, and discover the possibilities for your own future.
See what our campuses have to offer
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Our Melbourne Burwood Campus offers some of the most innovative and cutting-edge facilities in Australia, complemented by an inclusive learning and living environment.
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Home-base for much of Deakin’s world-leading research, our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is renowned for its breadth and depth of first-class facilities.
Geelong Waterfront Campus
A stately silhouette that defines the shoreline of the town, the unassuming exterior of our Geelong Waterfront Campus conceals the impressive facilities that await inside.
Warrnambool Campus
Holding a prime position along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, our Warrnambool Campus may be rural but it’s certainly radical when it comes to cutting-edge facilities and research.
#1 Victorian university for course satisfaction
Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.
Build practical skills
Get hands-on learning in our world-class facilities, from a $55 million-dollar engineering facility to an elite sports precinct. Your experience will prepare you for the jobs of the future.
Study your own way
For most courses you have the flexibility to set your own pace and switch between part-time and full-time study. Plus, you can study entirely on-campus or try a combination.
Support when you need it
From your first assignment to your final exams, we’re here to help you succeed. Access study resources, peer mentoring and one-on-one academic support whenever you need it.
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Rankings and footnotes
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Contact us
Our friendly student advisors are available to provide you Year 12 support. Chat to them one-on-one about your study options, application process, pathways to your dream degree and more.
Domestic students
1800 693 888
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International students
+61 3 9918 9188
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