Event highlight
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Event details
Join us at Deakin’s 2025 Career Practitioners’ Seminar at our Melbourne Burwood Campus to discover how Deakin prepares students for the careers of tomorrow through progressive, real-world learning.
- Experience Deakin through interactive masterclasses and tours guided by academics, expert staff and students.
- Hear about the latest course updates and initiatives being introduced in 2025.
- Learn how our students develop the critical and practical skills employers are looking for.
- Tour our state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant social spaces that make us #1 in Victoria for student satisfaction.*
- Our Future Students team will be on hand to answer all your questions
Program for the day
| 8.15am | Registration opens |
| 8.50am | Welcome - Future Students and Vice Chancellor |
| 9.50am | Student panel |
| 10.25am | Morning tea and course expo |
| 11.05am | Masterclasses – sessions one and two |
| 12.55pm | Lunch and course expo |
| 1.35pm | Optional masterclass and campus tour |
| 1.45pm | Event concludes |
Masterclasses
Our masterclasses are designed to equip you with the knowledge to empower your students to make informed decisions about their future. You can attend two sessions, each facilitated by Deakin experts. Places in the masterclasses are limited, so reserve your spot early to avoid missing out.
Careers in psychology and counselling
Learn about Deakin's undergraduate degrees, career options and pathways to becoming a counsellor or registered psychologist. Hear from alumni and discover our strong placement partnerships.
Design careers: meeting industry demand
Discover how Deakin equips design students for diverse careers with industry-focused specialisations grounded in design thinking. Hear from a graduate and learn how our employability sequence and internships create adaptable designers.
Nursing and midwifery at Deakin
Tour Deakin's facilities, see live demonstrations and learn about pathways in paediatric nursing, critical care and midwifery. Also discover job placement rates and postgraduate benefits.
Pathways to success
Every student’s journey is different and one pathway option doesn’t fit all! Join our interactive session to map the best option for students in different situations using Deakin’s extensive pathway options.
Secondary teaching: the Deakin difference
Learn how Deakin students become effective, resilient teachers with high completion and employment rates. Find out about specialisations, professional experiences and financial offerings. Experience a day in the life of a current student.
Storytelling with business analytics data
Discover the innovations in business analytics. In an immersive, student-led demonstration, get a first-hand example of business analysis and storytelling with data. We'll also explore how new technologies such as AI are advancing business analytics practice.
The future of AI
Join our Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Course Director to learn how AI specialists transform industries in unexpected ways. Discover our unique learning experience, inspiring student projects and how we prepare students for successful careers.
The wide world of sports careers
Find out what a career in sport looks like – from sport science and managing athletes' performance through to management, development and media. Hear about student and alumni experiences at Deakin and the exciting opportunities available in sport.
Unlock global opportunities with Deakin!
Explore internships and exchange programs that enhance degrees and foster personal growth. Discover destinations, funding options, and hear firsthand from a student about their experiences!
Wildlife, environment and sustainability
Hear firsthand how students passionate about wildlife and environmental protection thrive in our environmental science degrees. Discover how our diverse fieldwork opportunities equip graduates for meaningful careers.
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Getting there
The 2025 Career Practitioners’ Seminar is being held at our Melbourne Burwood Campus, home to future-focused facilities built using best practice sustainable principles and design. Complimentary parking is available on campus for attendees. Please ensure you have provided your car registration.
Footnotes
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Get in touch
For any enquiries about this event, please contact Deakin Future Students.
Future Students
+61 3 9246 8604