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Deakin University - Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
(pop. 3.6 million)
Student Enrollment: 15,000
Language of instruction: English
www.deakin.edu.au/international/
Course information
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester programs
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
Chance of placement on ISEP-Direct is Excellent.
Courses
Arts (Australian studies, humanities, media and performing arts, social sciences), Science and Technology (biological science, computing, conservation ecology, environmental management, park management), Health and Behavioural Sciences (disability studies, food science/ nutrition, nursing, sports science), Business and Law, Teacher Education.
Hints for Researching Courses
From the 2007 Student handbook (course catalogue), there are 2 ways to search for courses: by Course Structure or by Unit (see links to the left). Keep in mind that in Australia, the term “course” signifies a degree program and a “unit” signifies a specific course within that degree program.
- To search by Course, click the link for “Course structure” on the left of the main handbook page.
- Scroll down the main “Undergraduate Courses” page and select the link of a course of interest.
- Note the campus* where that course is available in the small chart at the top of the page.
- Just below the chart, select the link for “Course structure” to see unit options for that particular program.
- Select the link for any option code to find information about prerequisites, contact hours per week, and a description of content to be covered.
*To search by campus, follow steps for “Course structure” above, except after selecting a course of interest, choose the link to the left called “List all courses” and view the chart with all courses and corresponding campuses. Click on the course of interest and follow steps 4-5 above.
- To search by Unit, click the link for “Unit search” on the left of the main handbook page.
- Enter a keyword (for example, “psychology”) and click the “Search” button.
- will be taken to a list of all units linked to that keyword, along with prerequisites, contact hours, and description of content.
You can find more information about the academic structure at Deakin University here:http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Available only on ISEP-Direct; students should be sure to download and submit the correct application, labelled ISEP-Direct Australia / New Zealand. Generally, ISEP students should have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and have completed at least one year of university. Students applying for Media Arts and Professional Writing units may be required to submit specified assessment tasks.
Language Notes
Students from non-native English-speaking countries must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT) or an IELTS score of 6.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid-February to November; Semester 1: mid-February to early July; Semester 2: mid-July to November. Observes Southern Hemisphere calendar.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in single-occupancy rooms in on-campus residences with communal kitchens, bathrooms, and recreational facilities. The ISEP-Direct program in Australia does not include meals.
ISEP-Direct
ISEP has developed the Australia-Direct program to provide students with competitively priced fee-paid study abroad options in Australia. The program is distinct from other ISEP-Direct programs; the program has its own application form and placement procedures. Some Australia-Direct institutions offer more than one fee based on different housing arrangements (tuition-only, tuition and single-room, tuition and shared-room). Meals are not included in the program. Students are also responsible for the application fee, travel costs and personal expenses. Students selecting the tuition-only option are also responsible for the cost of housing. For more information go to ISEP-Direct Australia Fee page.
Profile
Deakin University is one of Australia's most progressive universities, successfully combining traditional values of excellence in teaching and research with an attitude that challenges conventional practices and produces new ways of developing and delivering courses. It has consistently achieved the highest ratings in surveys of graduate satisfaction, and has twice won the prestigious University of the Year award. Scholastic excellence, top quality research, industry partnerships and tailored courses are among the factors that attract students from all around the world to Deakin University.
All campuses offer students access to academic, administrative and support services, and 24-hour computer laboratories. Students also have the opportunity to join numerous clubs and societies run by Deakin University Student Association.
Location
Located at the tip of the Australian east coast, Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state. Victoria has a wealth of diverse regional areas and attractions, from national parks and forests teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing, and hiking.
Deakin University has 4 campuses in 3 locations in Victoria. The Melbourne-Burwood campus is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, alongside Gardiner's Creek parklands and close to the natural bushland of Wattle Park. The Melbourne campus has the largest enrollment of the campuses (14,000 students). A redevelopment program has seen a new complex of modern education buildings, refurbishment of older buildings and the creation of a large landscaped central courtyard. In 2003 new facilities were officially opened for dance, television, film studies, drama, visual arts, and ecology and environment. Students also have access to a recreation centre, a gymnasium and a selection of bars, cafes and restaurants. Walking and bike tracks connect the campus to Melbourne's extensive system of bicycle trails. A tram ride from the city takes approximately 40 minutes passing through eclectic, vibrant inner suburbs to the leafy neighborhood of the university.
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