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Whether you need general uni advice or reassurance about your course choices, we're here to help you make an informed decision for your future.

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Discover your ultimate course?

If you didn’t get an offer this time around, don’t worry, you can change your course preferences between offer rounds, as many times as you like. You still have time to discover your ultimate course by browsing our industry-shaped courses filtered by your ATAR or by study area to finalise your preferences.

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NP Unpublished ATAR.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

DEAKIN GUARANTEED ATAR

We are providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented cohorts. So, this may mean you are from an under-represented school, a rural or regional location or come from an Indigenous background. Secure a place in the course you want.

Learn more about the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR

Own your future at Deakin

At Deakin, you won’t just be inspired about the future, you’ll be ready for it with real-world learning fuelled by progressive thinking. Create a meaningful career you love at the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment.

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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.

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How to submit your preferences

VTAC allows you to apply for up to eight courses in order of preference, in just a few simple steps:

Select 'course application' in your VTAC account.

Apply for up to eight courses in order of preference.

Review your application and submit.

Need help? 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.

Find a scholarship

Once you've submitted your preferences, it's a good idea to browse our scholarships – you may be eligible for more than one. We offer undergraduate scholarships in a number of study areas to support you on your journey at Deakin.

Special Entry Access Schemes

Have your studies been disrupted by difficult circumstances? You can apply for special consideration when you submit your course preferences – your potential ranking adjustment could be the difference between receiving an offer or missing out.

Are you applying for a Guaranteed ATAR? It's your SEAS application that tells us that you are eligible, so apply for the VTAC SEAS Category 1 by 11 October.

Discover your pathway to university

If you didn'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 pathway

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.

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.