Welcome! We appreciate that the decision to pursue tertiary studies is a serious commitment, and we are delighted that you are considering Deakin College. You’re on the way to joining nearly 3000 Australian and international students who have chosen this path. As a new Deakin College student, you will soon learn how we work a little differently to traditional universities, including innovative approaches to teaching and learning, outstanding student support, and access to digital technologies. At Deakin College, we’re proud to be able to offer you a positive student experience and superior student outcomes, while reflecting the continuously glowing reputation of Deakin University.We are committed to giving you every opportunity to succeed in your studies. I invite you to take the first step towards achieving your future goals with Deakin College, and I look forward to meeting you.Deakin College is your path to Deakin University. We deliver a positive and nurturing student experience that supports the transition to second year bachelor studies at the University. Through innovative teaching and engagement with digital learning technologies, we’ll prepare you to make the leap to university studies and thrive in your future career. We’re located across three Deakin University campuses in Victoria, Australia - Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and Geelong Waterfront Campus. Deakin College (formally known as Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology), is an Australian tertiary education provider. Deakin College has been in partnership with Deakin University since 1996. Since then, over 15,000 students have successfully transitioned from Deakin College to Deakin University.Deakin College provides the Foundation Program which is equivalent to year 12, and university-level diplomas in the areas of business, commerce, communication, construction management, design, engineering, film, television and animation, health sciences, information technology, and science. The institute offers a pathway to Deakin University for students who do not meet the entry requirements for Deakin University's courses or as a bridge between previous studies and university. All courses are conducted on Deakin University campuses at either the Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waterfront or Geelong Waurn Ponds, or at it's Jakarta, Indonesia campus. Intakes are available three times each year (March, June and October).The Diploma courses consist of 8 units which are equivalent to the first year of the Deakin University undergraduate degree. This means that once students successfully complete the Diploma and meet all requirements, they move into second year of the relevant university degree at Deakin University. The Masters Qualifying Program offered from 2008 to international students is a non-award program designed to provide a pathway to Deakin University's masters programs in business.The institute was established in September 1996 on Deakin University's Toorak Campus. At the time it was recognised to provide access to post secondary education for both Australian and international students who did not qualify for direct entry into university, but who, in the right circumstances, had the capacity and motivation to complete a degree program. The College allows students to complete their studies more flexibly, for example if they wish to fast track (eight months) their course rather than do a regular university length course (12 months). The College is now established geographically at the Deakin Campus Burwood in Building LA and the Geelong Campuses at Waurn Ponds in Building KA and waterfront in the Denny Laselles Building.We purposely keep our class sizes small so your voice can be heard and your needs met. With a maximum of 30 students in Diploma classes and 25 in Foundation classes, our teachers are able to give the best possible support and attention to each individual student. You’ll spend about 4 hours in class each week per subject, in 2 x 2-hour classes. Check out a sample timetable. But it’s not only your academic needs we’ll focus on. We pride ourselves on the support we offer to make your time at Deakin College as stress-free as possible. Access a range of support services and facilities – from study assistance to counselling and advice – to help make your transition a successful one. Learn more about support at Deakin College.
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