Single unit applications
Most Deakin units are available to study as single (non-award) units – ideal for advancing your career, pursuing a personal interest or testing the waters of university life.
How to choose a unit
Studying a single unit is a flexible way to start your journey at Deakin. Use the Search for a unit feature in the Deakin handbook to find a non-award unit that interests you.
Law units
If you are seeking to practise law in Victoria and have previously trained in another jurisdiction, the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) will assess your qualifications and determine the academic areas of knowledge you still need to meet in order to qualify for practice in Victoria. You will receive a letter from VLAB specifying those areas. You must provide this letter to Deakin together with your application to complete single unit/s of study.
Flexible study pathway
Explore alternative ways to begin or complement your degree at Deakin. Whether you're starting with a single unit or studying across institutions, these options offer flexibility and credit toward your academic goals.
Pathway to a course
Successfully completed non-award units may count as credit towards a Deakin degree. If you decide to pursue a cours, simply apply and include your completed unit for recognition of prior learning.
Cross-institutional pathways
Students from other universities can apply to enrol in units at Deakin. Similarly, Deakin students can apply to enrol in units at another university. Find out more about cross-institutional unit applications.
How to apply
To apply for single-unit/non-award study, submit your application online via the Deakin Course and Scholarship applicant portal. Apply for multiple units in one trimester in a single application if you like and you'll be notified of the outcome by email. To study units in a subsequent trimester, you'll have to submit another online application.
Applications are now open
The Deakin Application Portal has made applying for your ultimate course easier than ever. Plus, you can chat with our application experts on 1800 693 888 if you need support at any step.
Fees and financial assistance
Single-unit (non-award enrolments at Deakin aren't Commonwealth supported, so full fees apply. The cost of each unit depends on the government-classified area of study to which the unit belongs. Single-unit students aren't eligible fro HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, Centrelink assistance or grants – unless enrolled in approved bridging courses. You'll need to cover all associated costs. For fee details, see our non-award information for domestic and international students.
Employer or sponsor fee payments
If your single-unit fees are being paid by an employer or a sponsor, please contact Student Central to make arrangements.
Studying a single unit at Deakin
Studying a single unit at Deakin gives you the full student experience – with the same rights, responsibilities and academic requirements as degree students.
Rights and responsibilities
Just like a degree student, you'll be expected to complete all administrative, academic and examination requirements to get formal recognition that you've completed the unit properly. Once enrolled, you'll have the same rights and responsibilities as other Deakin students.
Computing requirements
At Deakin, we make extensive use of technology in our teaching. To study at Deakin you are required to have:
- access to a device such as a desktop computer or laptop
- connectivity to the internet
- capability to use Deakin's online learning environments.
Contact us
Want to talk to someone about single unit applications? Our friendly advisers are available to speak to you about using a single unit as a pathway to a course.
Domestic students
1800 693 888
Enquire online
International students
+61 3 9918 9188
Enquire online
