For most courses you can set your own pace and switch between full- and part-time study. This means if things change you’re not committed to a study schedule that no longer suits you.
Each unit (subject) is worth one credit point. It's up to you how many credit points you study per trimester. You’re considered a full-time student if you’re enrolled in three or more units in a trimester. Any less and you’re considered a part-time student. It's possible to do more than four credit points in a trimester, though you'll need faculty approval. You may also be able to spread your study across three trimesters (subject to the units being offered).
Find a course that suits your lifestyle
If you’re receiving Centrelink, your payments may be affected if you switch from full- to part-time study. Your payments also depend on how many credit points you're studying. It’s best to talk to Centrelink if you make changes to your study load. Similarly, if you're an international student, there are international enrolment conditions that you must adhere to.
Depending on the course you choose, you can study on-campus, entirely online or a combination of both. Choose what fits best with your personal, work and life commitments.
Deakin has four campuses in Victoria: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool. Many of our courses are offered at multiple campuses. If you don’t meet the ATAR for one campus, you can start at another and transfer after a trimester or two. ATAR requirements may vary, but the courses are the same.
Studying online at Deakin means you learn at your own pace using our innovative digital tools, backed by Australia's top-rated tech support.* DeakinSync is your personal online learning portal – it’s an adaptive, all-in-one learning platform that makes staying connected on your smartphone, tablet or laptop easy.
Whether you want to fill a gap in your current knowledge or build expertise for long-term employability, our comprehensive range of accredited, affordable and accessible short courses can help you achieve your career goals.
Study a single unit or two before you enrol in a full course. A single unit can count towards a degree if you decide to enrol afterwards. You can also upskill, advance your career or learn more about what you love with a short course from Deakin.
There's no linear way to get from A to Bachelor. These alternative course delivery options offer maximum flexibility and are intentionally designed to complement your personal, work and life commitments.
Complete a unit with just a few contact days per trimester. Depending on the unit, you’ll either come in for a few consecutive days, a blocks of days (weekends for example) or a number of single days over a trimester. Browse available intensive units.
Stand out in a competitive job market by gaining double the skills. Get a broader perspective and learn how to combine skills from each degree to unlock new and varied career pathways. You can study a second degree in as little as one extra year.
If there's a unit you'd like to study that we don't offer, but it's available at another institution, you may (with faculty approval) be able to enrol and gain credit towards your Deakin degree. Students from other universities may also apply to enrol in Deakin units.
*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.
Not all courses are available for each intake, check the course page for details. Some courses have limited places – apply now to avoid missing out.
Want to know more about Deakin’s flexible study options? Reach out to our amazing Future Students Team.
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