| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Deakin College Foundation Program prepares international students for entry into first-year degree studies. The program consists of eight academic units in the standard track or 12 units in the extended track. Assessment includes tests, assignments, case study analysis, and final examinations. Support services are available to assist students with language, literacy, and numeracy.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Foundation Program is designed for international students and is similar to Year 12. It prepares you for entry into first year degree studies. The course consists of either a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: five core units and three elective units. The extended track program has an additional four units. Various support services focusing on language, literacy, and numeracy assistance are also available to help you in your studies. Each unit includes four hours of classes per week. Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments, and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, you must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program.
Assessment:
Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments, and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination.
Deakin College
Overview:
Deakin College is a pathway provider that offers diploma and foundation programs designed to prepare students for entry into second-year undergraduate degrees at Deakin University. It provides a tailored learning experience with additional support for students.
Services Offered:
Deakin College offers a range of services to support students, including:
Academic Support:
Study skills resources and academic guidance.Counselling:
Mental health and wellbeing support.Disability Support:
Assistance for students with disabilities.Medical Centres:
On-campus medical facilities.Multifaith Chaplaincy:
Spiritual and religious support.Student Committees:
Opportunities for student involvement and representation.Student Employment Program (STEP):
Career guidance and job search assistance.Clubs & Societies:
Opportunities for social engagement and extracurricular activities.Sports & Exercise:
Access to sports facilities and programs.DUSA (Deakin University Student Association):
Student union providing advocacy and support.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Deakin College offers a vibrant campus experience with opportunities for students to:
Connect with other students:
Through clubs, societies, and social events.Engage in extracurricular activities:
Sports, arts, and cultural events.Explore campus facilities:
Libraries, cafes, and study spaces.Benefit from student support services:
Academic, counselling, and disability support.Participate in student committees:
To contribute to the college community.Key Reasons to Study There:
Pathway to Deakin University:
Provides a direct pathway to second-year entry into Deakin University degrees.Tailored Support:
Offers additional support and guidance to help students succeed.Vibrant Campus Life:
Provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience.Diverse Academic Programs:
Offers a range of diploma programs across various disciplines.Experienced Faculty:
Provides instruction from experienced and qualified educators.Academic Programs:
Deakin College offers diploma programs in the following areas:
- Business
- Commerce
- Communication
- Design
- Engineering
- Film, TV & Animation
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Science
Other:
Deakin College is a subsidiary of Navitas, a global education provider. It operates across three campuses in Melbourne and Geelong, offering on-campus accommodation options for international students.
Entry Requirements:
The following is required for Australian students: Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent The following is required for Bahrain students: Completion of General Secondary Education Certificate The following is required for Bangladeshi students: Completion of Year 11 (10 + 1) with a 70% The following is required for Bhutan students: BHSE Year 11 with 50% The following is required for Brazil students: Satisfactory pass in Certificado de Ensino Medio with an average of 6.0 in 4 subjects The following is required for Brunei students: Successful completion of Form 5 (GCE O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with minimum E grade) The following is required for Canada students: Successful completion of year 11 with an overall score of 50%. The following is required for Cambodia students: Successful completion of year 11 with an overall score of 50%. Cambodia Entry Requirements The following is required for Cambodia students: Successful completion of year 11 with a C grade average Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Chinese students: Successful completion of Senior Middle 2 (Gao Er) with 55%. Successful completion of Vocational Technical Program – 60%. Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Fiji students: Successful completion of Form 6 School Leaving Certificate with an overall score of 260 The following is required for French students: Completion of the French Baccalaureate The following is required for Ghana students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Hong Kong students: Completion of Form 5 The following is required for India students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade (Foundation program is only offered on a case-by-case basis) The following is required for Indonesia students: SMA II with an average grade of 7.0 in 4 academic subjects Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Japanese students: Successful completion of Kotogakko Year 2 with a B grade average The following is required for Kenya students: Completion of KCSE with a C grade average GCE O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade Korea Entry Requirements The following is required for Korea students: Senior High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 with D grade average in 4 academic subjects Korea Entry Requirements The following is required for Korea students: Senior High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 with D grade average in 4 academic subjects The following is required for Kuwait students: Completion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with minimum overall grade of 60% The following is required for Lebanese students: Completion of Year 11 (Baccalauréat Libanais) with a minimum score of 10 (out of 20) The following is required for Macau students: Completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 80% in 4 subjects The following is required for Malawi students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Mexico students: Completion of Mexican Upper Secondary School Program (Bachillerato or Preparatria program) with a minimum 6.0 GPA The following is required for Malaysian students: Successful completion of Form 5 (SPM) Successful completion of Senior Middle 2 The following is required for Myanmar students: Completion of Basic Education High School Exam with overall pass GCE O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Nepalese students: Completion of Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Year 11) with a GPA of 2.0 The following is required for New Zealand students: Completion of National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2 The following is required for Oman students: General Secondary Education Certificate/Thanawiya Amma The following is required for Pakistani students: General Secondary Education Certificate/Thanawiya Amma The following is required for Pakistani students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade (Foundation program is only offered on a case-by-case basis.) The following is required for Papua New Guinea students: Higher School Certificate with a grade average of 60% The following is required for Philippines students: GCE O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade Successful completion of Year 11 with an 80% average in relevant subjects The following is required for Saudi Arabia students: General Secondary Education Certificate/Thanawiya Amma The following is required for Singapore students: GCE O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade GCE N levels with aggregate points of no more than 14 (based on best 3 academic subjects) and no more than 3 in English Syllabus A Successful completion of National ITE Certificate (Nitec) with a GPA of between 1 and 2 Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher Nitec) with a GPA of less than 1 The following is required for South Africa students: Successful completion of Year 11 The following is required for Sri Lankan students: Successful completion of Year 11 (GCE O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade) The following is required for Sweden students: Contact the Deakin College Admissions team The following is required for Taiwan students: Successful completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 60% in 4 academic subjects The following is required for Tanzania students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade Tanzania Entry Requirements The following is required for Tanzania students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Thailand students: Successful completion of Matayom 5 with a GPA of 2.5 Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Turkey students: Contact the Deakin College Admissions team The following is required for Uganda students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for UK students: GCE O Levels with a pass in 3 academic subjects The following is required for USA students: Successful completion of Grade 11 or equivalent The following is required for Vietnamese students: Successful completion of Year 11 with a 6.0 GPA Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Zambia students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade The following is required for Zimbabwe students: Successful completion of O-levels: passes in 3 subjects with a minimum E grade
