The Foundation Program is designed for international students and is similar to Year 12. It prepares you for entry into first year degree studies.
Course overview
Your pathway to university-level studies
The Deakin College Foundation Program has been specifically designed for international students. It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor degree.
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.
Who should apply?
The Foundation Program has been designed for international students who have completed the equivalent of Australian high school Year 11.
The program is also available to domestic students with permanent residency or humanitarian visa holders, however domestic students will not be offered entry into first year university after completing the Foundation program. Domestic students must complete a diploma program before transferring to Deakin University.
Progression to Diplomas and Degrees
Foundation to Deakin College Diploma entry
After passing all required Foundation units and successfully completing the Foundation Program, you will be eligible to enter the relevant Deakin College diploma.
Foundation to Deakin University first year entry
After successfully completing the Foundation Program and meeting specified entry requirements, you may be eligible to apply for entry into the first year of selected Deakin University bachelor degrees.
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Deakin College
Melbourne Burwood Campus,
70 Elgar Road,
BURWOOD,
Victoria,
3125, MELBOURNE, Australia
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Geelong Waterfront Campus
Building C, Level 2, 27 Brougham Street,
GEELONG,
Victoria,
3220, GEELONG, Australia
The following is required for Australian students:
Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent
English Admission Requirements
Cambridge: English Advanced (CAE) - FCE Level B2; Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) - EAP 2; GCE O-level - C6; IELTS - 5.5 (with no band score below 5); Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 42-49; International Baccalaureate Diploma - Grade 4 in English; TOEFL iBT: 52 – Writing 15, Speaking 14, Listening and Reading 5.
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