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2 DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA Deakin is a top-rated university with world-class degrees. Our programs focus on practical learning and work experience to make sure you have the skills that employers need. You will gain the knowledge and experience to make an impact. This brochure will give you an overview of Deakin s comprehensive learning options and our modern, fully-equipped campuses. High rankings Among the Top 2% of universities worldwide * Ranked 3rd in Australia for graduate employability # Ranked among the Top 50 young universities in the world^ Most satisfied students in the Australian State of Victoria for seven years ~ World-class degrees 1st in the world for Sport Science ** 24th in the world for Nursing^^ 28th in the world for Education^^ In the world's Top 10 for postgraduate Sport Management ## In the world's Top 150 for: ~~ Accounting and Finance Business and Management Communication and Media Computer Science Energy Science Law Philosophy Public Health In the world's Top 300 for: ~~ Architecture/Built Environment Electrical Engineering Environment Food Science Mechanical Engineering Medicine Nanotechnology Psychology * ShanghaiRankings, Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings ^ QS and Times Higher Education # Times Higher Education index ranking ~ Australian Graduate Survey/QILT responses to 'Overall Satisfaction' of bachelor degree graduates ** 2016 ShanghaiRankings University Rankings of Sport Science Schools and Departments ^^ 2017 QS Subject Rankings ## Sports Business International ~~ 2017 QS Subject Rankings and 2017 ShanghaiRankings by Subject

3 STUDY AREAS Deakin is a global leader in a number of study areas. Our degrees are not only delivered in the classroom, but through innovative digital platforms and practical learning opportunities to ensure you have the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career. For more information about the wide range of degrees available, visit deakin.edu.au/international. Allied Health From medicine and optometry to social work and occupational therapy, careers in allied health are all about helping people. All of Deakin s allied health programs are professionally accredited, and students will have access to cuttingedge teaching facilities in the purposebuilt, $53 million Regional Community Health Hub (REACH). Architecture Deakin s architecture programs develop the creative and professional expertise required for a career in architecture, construction and landscape design. Deakin s Geelong Waterfront Campus offers a dynamic study environment with a contemporary design studio, fully-equipped workshop, rapid prototyping and a building performance lab. Deakin s architecture programs are among the top 200 in the world, according to QS, meaning your Deakin degree will be respected by employers. Business Deakin s business programs are highly ranked: Deakin Business School is ranked in the Top 1% of all universities for Business and Management as well as Accounting and Finance. QS has awarded a 5-star ranking to the Deakin Business School for its facilities, internationalisation, teaching and student quality, and our online MBA has been ranked number one in Australia by QS. You can be confident that a Deakin business degree will help you achieve your career goals. Communication & Creative Arts If you want to write, communicate, film, produce, design, perform or create, Deakin offers a wide range of communication and creative arts degrees to suit you. Our students have access to a world-class high definition television studio and the internationally recognised Deakin Motion.Lab for animation and motion capture. Education and Teaching Deakin is ranked 28th in the world for education, by prestigious rankings organisation QS. Deakin s strong links with the education sector ensure that our degrees reflect the latest in teaching practice. At Deakin, you will gain practical work experience by teaching actual students from the first year of your degree. This means you will be prepared for the workplace upon graduation. Engineering & Design Deakin engineering and design students get experience by working on real industry projects in a wide range of construction and management roles. Our long-standing partnership with Engineers Australia informs our teaching, ensuring our courses are relevant and that students develop the skills that employers want. You will have access to the cutting-edge Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training (CADET), which houses a wide array of engineering facilities, including virtual and rapid prototyping facilities. Environment Deakin can give you the skills required to assist in the preservation of our environment, with degrees available in environmental engineering; environmental management and sustainability; wildlife and conservation biology; and marine biology. You will participate in practical activities, including interaction with unique native animals and visiting wildlife areas around Australia. Health Whether it be public health; health promotion; health science; nutrition and dietetics; or health economics, Deakin s health programs cover it all. As one of the fastest-growing health faculties in Australia, Deakin is assisting governments, organisations and communities to address today s biggest health challenges. Humanities & Social Sciences Deakin s degrees in humanities and social sciences open a broad range of career opportunities from tourism and foreign affairs, to criminology, politics and government. Our programs take a strong international perspective giving you insights into the political, social and cultural dynamics that shape businesses and communities in our globalised world. Information Technology IT is a thriving industry that is continuously growing, and IT organisations are looking for dynamic and innovative graduates. Deakin s IT degrees enable students to complete a wide range of study areas, including computer science; games design and development; security; cloud computing; data science; mobile and apps development; and much more. Deakin is ranked in the Top 1% for Computer Science by the prestigious ShanghaiRankings.

ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER GOALS Deakin is committed to helping you achieve your career goals. We focus on practical learning, work experience and partnering closely with industry.

Deakin also offers services to connect you with employers and better promote yourself in a competitive global job market.

But our law degrees offer students the opportunity to pursue many major areas of practice.

4 ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER GOALS Deakin is committed to helping you achieve your career goals. We focus on practical learning, work experience and partnering closely with industry. As a result, you will gain the skills, knowledge and insights to be prepared for any workplace scenario. You will learn from academics who are experts in their field and leaders in their industry. Deakin also offers services to connect you with employers and better promote yourself in a competitive global job market. Law Deakin Law School has a strong reputation for commercial law, an important and challenging area of practice in the global marketplace. But our law degrees offer students the opportunity to pursue many major areas of practice. And Deakin s Bachelor of Laws incorporates 30 days of practical work experience, giving you valuable exposure to legal work environments. Medicine Deakin s medicine programs are professionally accredited and delivered in state-of-the-art facilities in Deakin s medical precinct. Deakin s innovative curriculum includes extensive group work and a variety of placement opportunities in both rural and metro areas, exposing students to a wide range of medical cases and environments. Nursing & Midwifery Deakin is ranked 24th in the world for Nursing by QS. Our students gain hands-on experience from the start of their degree, both in high-tech simulation centres that mimic real-world hospital scenarios, and through clinical placements in rural and urban hospitals. Nutrition & Dietetics Deakin s programs in nutrition and dietetics provide students with the skills to improve people s health through advice and guidance. Deakin is internationally recognised for its work in nutrition and dietetics, and has key partnerships in government, industry and non-government organisations. This means that what you learn will be relevant in the workplace. Psychology Whether it be clinical, forensic, organisational, educational or health psychology, Deakin s psychology programs provide the skills and knowledge required for exploring diverse career opportunities. Deakin is ranked in the top 200 of all universities worldwide for psychology by QS. This ranking means your Deakin psychology degree will be respected by employers. Science Studying science at Deakin can be as focused or as broad as you wish. You can choose from a wide range of study areas, including biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematical modelling and much more. Or you can choose a specialist degree. All of our science programs explore cutting-edge research and stress practical experience. Sport Sport education is becoming increasingly important in Australia and globally, meaning sport graduates are in high demand. Deakin is ranked number 1 in the world for sport science (ShanghaiRankings), and is in the Top 10 for sport management education (Sports Business International 2015). Our close links with industry mean our students work with sporting professionals who provide relevant skills and knowledge.

CAMPUSES & ACCOMMODATION Melbourne Burwood Campus The Melbourne Burwood Campus is Deakin s largest and has a lively and diverse culture.

The campus features a professional motion capture lab; dance, drama and television studios; food nutrition lab; and IT gaming facilities.

Geelong Waterfront Campus The Geelong Waterfront Campus is positioned in the centre of Geelong s central business district.

The campus is home to Deakin s architecture and creative arts studios, as well as nursing and health teaching facilities, including a purpose-built occupational therapy laboratory.

Waurn Ponds is home to the Deakin Medical School and Geelong Innovation Precinct a collection of research centres exploring the latest in advanced fields like nanotechnology and biotechnology.

Warrnambool Campus Deakin s Warrnambool Campus is set on the banks of the picturesque Hopkins River, close to surf beaches and popular tourist attractions.

5 CAMPUSES & ACCOMMODATION Melbourne Burwood Campus The Melbourne Burwood Campus is Deakin s largest and has a lively and diverse culture. It has striking modern architecture and open and inviting spaces for socialising and studying. The campus features a professional motion capture lab; dance, drama and television studios; food nutrition lab; and IT gaming facilities. It is a short trip from the centre of Melbourne, giving students access to the best of city living combined with a friendly community atmosphere. Geelong Waterfront Campus The Geelong Waterfront Campus is positioned in the centre of Geelong s central business district. Students love the central location, as well as the creative, modern areas to meet with friends or study. The campus is home to Deakin s architecture and creative arts studios, as well as nursing and health teaching facilities, including a purpose-built occupational therapy laboratory. The campus is also home to excellent facilities for business and law students. Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Set on expansive, landscaped grounds, Geelong Waurn Ponds is Deakin s second largest campus. Waurn Ponds is home to the Deakin Medical School and Geelong Innovation Precinct a collection of research centres exploring the latest in advanced fields like nanotechnology and biotechnology. The campus is a short trip from the Australia s southern coast surf beaches. And students have the ability to frequently catch public transport to the centre of Geelong and Melbourne. Warrnambool Campus Deakin s Warrnambool Campus is set on the banks of the picturesque Hopkins River, close to surf beaches and popular tourist attractions. The Warrnambool Campus is a close-knit community: a place where students and lecturers have the opportunity to get to know each other. This sense of community extends to the whole of Warrnambool, providing support to new students in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Being located near a number of unique aquatic environments makes the Warrnambool Campus an ideal location for marine biology studies. Cloud Campus Deakin s Cloud Campus (online) enables students to take part in classes and seminars, and chat with other students and academic staff. All cloud students are provided with the latest digital tools and tailored support needed to succeed. Cloud Campus students have the flexibility to study anywhere at any time. As a Cloud Campus student you are taught by the same lecturers and tutors as campus students, get remote access to all of Deakin s student support services and activities, and connect with specialist careers and language advisers to help you with course direction and study skills. Live where you study Deakin has on-campus accommodation at our Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool campuses. Living on campus offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Deakin experience and make new friends. Accommodation at Deakin provides an affordable and secure living and learning community. Across all our accommodation facilities, residents have exclusive access to landscaped courtyards, indoor and outdoor communal cooking and entertaining facilities, recreational spaces, study rooms, free laundries, secure bike storage and movie rooms.

6 HOW TO APPLY Once you have selected a degree and checked all entry requirements, applying to study at Deakin is easy. You can apply at any time throughout the year, and Deakin s international admissions team is always ready to quickly process applications. How do I apply? Once you have prepared all the necessary documentation, you can submit your application using one of the following methods: Applying by mail or After completing the relevant application forms you can either mail or your application to Deakin. Applying through a representative Deakin has a network of experienced representatives around the world who can help you submit an application. Talk with your agent about submitting your application to Deakin. Applying online Using Deakin s online application process is quick and easy. After submitting your application online, you will be asked to supply certified documentation to complete your application. Scholarships At Deakin, we believe everyone should have the option of going to university. There are an array of scholarships available to international students through Deakin and other parties, including the Australian Government. Deakin scholarships include: Deakin Vice-Chancellor s International Scholarship offers a 100% or 50% tuition fee reduction for the duration of your course, among other benefits. Deakin International Scholarship offers 25% tuition fee reduction for the duration of your course. For more information about all of Deakin s scholarships available to international students, visit deakin.edu.au/scholarships. CONTACT US Ask us a question at Or us at study@deakin.edu.au Telephone deakin.edu.au/international Published by Deakin University June While the information published in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details of course offerings and other information published here. For the most up-to-date information, please view our website at deakin.edu.au. Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

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