Application process: Australian students

Australian students can apply to Deakin College directly or through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

Apply directly to Deakin College

You can apply directly to Deakin College if:

You are applying for a Deakin College course that begins in June or October.

OR;

You are applying for a Deakin College course that starts in March and are not currently studying a standard Australian Year 12 curriculum.

OR; 

You are applying for a Deakin College course that starts in March but the VTAC Change of Preference rounds have closed.

Apply through VTAC

When to apply through VTAC

For the March intake only, Australian students should apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Online VTAC applications open in August for students starting in the following year.

Are you eligible to apply through VTAC?

You can apply through VTAC if you are:

  • an Australian citizen
  • an Australian permanent resident
  • a New Zealand citizen
  • a temporary resident currently studying an Australian Year 12* or International Baccalaureate in Australia or New Zealand.

VTAC Change of Preference

We understand that the Change of Preference period can be a stressful time for both students and parents.

For further information about changing your preferences in VTAC, visit our Change of Preference page and come along to one of our Change of Preference events. These sessions will provide information as to how Deakin College is your direct pathway to Deakin University.

VTAC Course Codes

When applying through VTAC, you will need to enter a VTAC Course Code. Your VTAC course code will reflect your diploma at Deakin College and your destination degree at Deakin University. 

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Business + Bachelor of Business

Melbourne Burwood

9190110092

Diploma of Business + Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

Melbourne Burwood

9190110112

Diploma of Business + Bachelor of Business Analytics

Melbourne Burwood

9190110122

Diploma of Business + Bachelor of Commerce

Melbourne Burwood

9190110102

Diploma of Business + Bachelor of Laws

Melbourne Burwood

9190110132

Diploma of Business + Bachelor of Property and Real Estate

Melbourne Burwood

9190110142

Diploma of BusinessMelbourne Burwood9190192722

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Business

Geelong Waterfront

9190210152

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Business

Melbourne Burwood

9190110152

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

Geelong Waterfront

9190210172

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

Melbourne Burwood

9190110172

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Business Analytics

Geelong Waterfront

9190210182

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Business Analytics

Melbourne Burwood

9190110182

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Commerce

Geelong Waterfront

9190210162

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Commerce

Melbourne Burwood

9190110162

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Laws

Geelong Waterfront

9190210192

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Laws

Melbourne Burwood

9190110192

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Property and Real Estate

Geelong Waterfront

9190210202

Diploma of Commerce + Bachelor of Property and Real Estate

Melbourne Burwood

9190110202

Diploma of CommerceGeelong Waterfront9190291902
Diploma of CommerceMelbourne Burwood9190191902

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Communication + Bachelor of Arts

Melbourne Burwood

9190110212

Diploma of Communication + Bachelor of Communication

Melbourne Burwood

9190110222

Diploma of Communication + Bachelor of Criminology

Melbourne Burwood

9190110232

Diploma of CommunicationMelbourne Burwood9190110012

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Design + Bachelor of Design

Melbourne Burwood

9190110252

Diploma of Design

Melbourne Burwood

9190110022

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Engineering + Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (any major)

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310492

Diploma of Engineering + Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental Major)Melbourne Burwood9190110502
Diploma of Engineering + Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Major)Melbourne Burwood9190110512
Diploma of Engineering + Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics Major)Melbourne Burwood9190110522

Diploma of Engineering

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190391612

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Film, Television and Animation + Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation

Melbourne Burwood

9190110312

Diploma of Film, Television and Animation

Melbourne Burwood

9190110032

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310352

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Melbourne Burwood

9190110352

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Health Sciences

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310332

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Health Sciences

Melbourne Burwood

9190110332

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310342

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Melbourne Burwood

9190110342

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310372

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Melbourne Burwood

9190110372

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Psychological Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310362

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Psychological Science

Melbourne Burwood

9190110362

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Public Health & Health Promotion

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310382

Diploma of Health Sciences + Bachelor of Public Health & Health Promotion

Melbourne Burwood

9190110382

Diploma of Health SciencesGeelong Waurn Ponds9190392702
Diploma of Health SciencesMelbourne Burwood9190192702

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Information Technology

Melbourne Burwood

9190110422

Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence

Melbourne Burwood

9190110392

Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Bachelor of Computer Science

Melbourne Burwood

9190110402

Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Cyber Security

Melbourne Burwood

9190110412

Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Data Science

Melbourne Burwood

9190110532

Diploma of Information Technology + Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

Melbourne Burwood

9190110542

Diploma of Information TechnologyMelbourne Burwood9190110042

Course

Campus

VTAC course code

Diploma of Science + Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310432

Diploma of Science + Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management & Sustainability)

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310452

Diploma of Science + Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife & Conservation Biology)

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310462

Diploma of Science + Bachelor of Forensic Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310472

Diploma of Science + Bachelor of Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310442

Diploma of Science + Bachelor of Zoology & Animal Science

Geelong Waurn Ponds

9190310482

Diploma of ScienceGeelong Waurn Ponds9190391602

Ryan Sullivan

"With my ATAR, securing my future with Deakin University seemed to be out of reach.  Deakin College provided the course pathway which allowed me to go into my 2nd year Bachelors Degree."

 

Diploma of Business

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