Unbeatable employability
Not all degrees come with career-ready experience. Ours do.
Discover how Deakin puts employability first
All Deakin degrees are built with industry insight, from what you learn to how you learn it. We collaborate with industry partners to design courses that meet workplace demand. Taught by industry-experienced academics, you'll access work-integrated learning through placements, industry projects, field-based experiences, simulations and global programs, helping you apply your skills and graduate with the experience and confidence employers value.
Practical experience
Every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning. In 2025, 30,000+ Deakin students completed a placement or internship, gaining valuable experience and industry connections.
Industry connections
Every Deakin degree is shaped by industry experts, with curriculum input from employers and partners to keep your skills aligned with current and future industry needs.
Career help
Every Deakin student gets lifelong access to our award-winning career service, with personalised coaching, career planning support and access to job opportunities.
Deakin sets the standard for employability
At Deakin, employability isn’t an add-on – it’s built in. Gain career-ready skills with courses designed for workplace demand. Through work-integrated learning and expert teaching, you'll graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed in your career.
Fast-track your future with an industry-informed qualification in as little as one year.
Advance your expertise and gain practical experience to take the next step in your career.
9 out of 10 Deakin graduates get a job in four months.
Choose from 100+ degrees designed to help you discover your strengths and shape your future.
Combine your interests and boost your employability. Tailor your studies and build a diverse skill set.
Become a leader in your field, advance your career and create real impact.
Connect with big-name industry partners
Deakin students collaborate with major employers like Microsoft, KPMG, National Australia Bank and the Geelong Cats Football Club through placements, projects and programs embedded in their degree. This means you will apply knowledge in real workplace contexts, solve challenges for leading organisations and build networks while you study. In addition, industry advisory boards help shape our degrees to ensure your learning stays current, relevant and aligned with what employers need.
Where Deakin graduates make an impact
Discover how Deakin's industry-aligned courses and career support can lead to making a real impact in the world.
Bondi Sands co-founder reflects on studying at Deakin
Partnering for work-integrated learning
What employers really look for beyond your resume
The power of putting yourself out there
Building a business with impact
Career support for life
Our award-winning career service, DeakinTALENT, gives students and graduates a powerful platform to launch and grow their careers. From personalised career coaching sessions and AI enhanced resume support, to a dedicated jobs and internships board featuring employment opportunities, it is designed to give you the career management skills and connections you need to stand out.
Best of all, it is not just for when you’re at uni – you will have access to DeakinTALENT for life.
Student stories, career outcomes
Discover where a Deakin degree can take you. Explore career opportunities and hear from Deakin graduates about where their studies have taken them.
Frequently asked questions about employability
Look for a university that builds employability into the learning experience. This includes industry-designed courses, work-integrated learning opportunities, placements, internships, industry projects and access to career services. At Deakin, courses are designed with industry input and many include opportunities to apply your skills in business settings before you graduate.
Many Deakin courses include work-integrated learning opportunities such as placements, internships, industry projects, simulations and field-based experiences. In some courses these experiences are compulsory, while in others they are available as elective units, giving all students access to practical industry experience before graduation.
Yes. Many Deakin courses offer flexible study options, including online, on-campus and blended learning. Depending on your course, you may be able to study part time, making it easier to balance work, family and other commitments while progressing towards your qualification.
Yes, selected Deakin masters degrees can be completed in as little as one year, depending on your course and eligibility. Many of these courses are designed for professionals who want to gain an advanced qualification and continue progressing their careers without taking an extended break from work.
A double degree can be a great option if you want to broaden your skills, explore complementary areas of study and stand out in a competitive job market. By combining expertise from two disciplines, you can open up a wider range of career opportunities while completing your studies in less time than undertaking two separate degrees.
Deakin works closely with industry partners to help ensure courses reflect current workplace needs. Students can benefit from work-integrated learning opportunities, placements, internships, industry projects, mentoring and employer engagement activities that help build professional networks and career-ready skills.
Not necessarily. Many Deakin courses are available online, on campus or through a combination of both. Depending on your course, you may be able to choose the study mode that best suits your lifestyle and commitments.
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
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