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Connect with us how or when it suits you. Call, chat online or visit us on campus at our Change of Preference events to speak with our expert staff.
Lock in your course preference
Want to get a better idea of your course options before results are out? Use our handy Year 12 tools to easily estimate your ATAR and study scores. Then, browse courses by ATAR to find the course for you. With over 100 undergraduate courses, including 36 double degrees, you can confidently choose your top preferences and find your ultimate course at Deakin.
- ATAR The lowest selection rank ATAR is based on 2024 early and first round VTAC offers, including relevant adjustment factors.
- NP Unpublished ATAR.
- N/A Deakin Guaranteed ATAR is not available for this course.
- *Guaranteed ATAR Deakin Guaranteed ATAR provides guaranteed admission at a lower ATAR for eligible students. Learn more
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Deakin guaranteed ATAR
We are providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented cohorts. This includes students from under-represented schools, rural or regional locations, or from an Indigenous background.
How to finalise your preferences
VTAC allows you to apply for up to eight courses in order of preference, in just a few simple steps:
Log into your VTAC account and open your preference list.
Add, delete, or re-order your course preferences.
Review and submit your change of preferences.
Need help? You can get in touch with one of our study experts, plus we’ve got plenty of handy tips to help you start planning your future at Deakin. Not in Year 12? Find out how to apply.
Order is important
Remember, you only receive one offer per round for the highest preference you are eligible for – so 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 change of preference advice you need.
Find a scholarship
You’ve worked hard during VCE and we believe your effort deserves to be rewarded. Be recognised for your academic achievements or efforts in the community with a Deakin scholarship. Check if you’re eligible.
Calculate your ATAR
It's normal to feel overwhelmed when choosing your preferences, that's why many Year 12s explore our courses by ATAR or use our handy tools to help them make an informed decision.
Get an accurate prediction of your raw and scaled study scores using our VCE Study Score Calculator or easily estimate your ATAR with our VCE ATAR Calculator.
Discover your pathway to university
If you don't get the ATAR you hoped for, there are plenty of ways to make your dream course a reality, like bridging units, campus transfers or guaranteed pathways like our associate degrees. Or use our pathway finder to explore all the opportunities available to you.
Explore your pathways
Regional and Remote Entry Scheme
Boost your chances of getting into your dream degree with the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme. Year 12 students in regional and remote areas may be eligible for an alternative entry pathway into select sport and health courses.
Deakin Regional Access Scheme
Do you want to finish Year 12 full of confidence? No matter where you live, you can apply for the Deakin Regional Access Scheme and receive a conditional offer long before you've finished exams.
Indigenous Access Scheme
The Indigenous Access Scheme recognises the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, considering the skills, experience and community work that prepares you for study.
Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.