Undergraduate courses
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Choose from 100+ undergraduate degrees designed with industry and endorsed by employers.
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Choosing the right degree matters. There's still time to secure your spot at the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction. Applications close 21 June. Exclusions apply, check course pages for closing dates.
Why choose Deakin for your undergraduate degree?
Deakin degrees are built with industry insight, from what you learn to how you learn it. We collaborate with partners to design and deliver courses that prepare you for success through work-integrated learning, industry engagement and career mentoring.
Practical learning
Every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning, including placements and internships, as part of their course.
Unbeatable employability
With built-in career education, industry connections and lifelong career support, Deakin graduates get jobs and excel in their careers.
Explore Deakin’s undergraduate courses
Realise your potential – find the course (or two) that matches your career aspirations and will help you achieve your professional goals.
Frequently asked questions about undergraduate courses
At Deakin, most undergraduate courses have Commonwealth Supported Places so most of your tuition is covered. Your student contribution can be paid with a HECS-HELP loan that you don’t pay until after you graduate and are earning a salary. The individual course pages have all the details.
Deakin offers many scholarships for undergraduate students. Some are based on need; some are based on prior achievement. These can help reduce the cost of your undergraduate course.
Most undergraduate degrees require three years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. There are some exceptions. You can find the duration of the course on the course page.
That’s called a double degree. This can improve your career outcomes significantly while taking less time. It also means you don’t have to choose between two things you are really interested in.
The ATAR for each course is published on the course page. We want all talented students to chase their dreams. If you don’t achieve that ATAR, there are options. The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR and access programs for Indigenous, rural and regional students are just some of the ways we make Deakin accessible to a diverse student body.
Yes. Deakin Uni Ready is a free, online pathway program designed for students who don't yet meet standard entry requirements. Build the academic skills and confidence you need, and on completion you can apply for one of 11 undergraduate degrees across arts, health, science and business.
The international version of every course page has a useful tool that compares your high school scoring system to the Australian ATAR. The page also provides information about English language requirements for the course.
Yes, of course. It’s easy to apply to switch to Deakin. We even offer credit for your study elsewhere, so you won’t be starting over. Don’t settle for less – Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction.
From academic mentors to peer study groups, Deakin has you covered. We also offer health and wellbeing supports so you can focus on your studies.
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Chat with our experts on 1800 693 888 for domestic applications or +61 3 9918 9188 for international applications.
Strong employability outcomes for you
Deakin sets the standard for employability, with built-in experience, industry connections and career support that starts on day one. Our undergraduate degrees are designed with your future in mind. Work-integrated learning means you gain the skills and knowledge needed to graduate confident, capable and ready to thrive in a competitive global job market. Many degrees are professionally accredited, further enhancing your employability.
Courses shaped by employers
Deakin works closely with industry partners to ensure what you learn and how you learn it is relevant and up-to-date. You’ll learn from academics and professionals who bring their industry insights into the classroom, helping you translate theory to practice and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Future-focused skills
Deakin degrees focus on job-ready skills that employers value, along with the theoretical base that lets you adapt as your career grows. Through work-integrated learning, including placements, industry projects and simulations, you’ll explore the latest trends while working with industry-standard technologies and professional resources.
Immersion into professional networks
Our teaching staff are closely linked to their fields and share that connection with you. You’ll have opportunities to connect with industry professionals through placements, projects, guest lectures and networking events, opening the door to long-term career opportunities.
Who studies at Deakin?
As part of our commitment to admissions transparency, we've compiled Deakin student cohort data (PDF, 812KB) about how our 2026 student cohort were admitted into their courses at Deakin University.
| 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 640 | 48.43% 6.11% |
| (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.
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Contact us
Our friendly advisers can help you make the right choice about an undergraduate course. Speak to someone about your study options. You can also download our 2026 undergraduate course guide (PDF, 5MB).
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