The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare students 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 students in their 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, students must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program.
The Diploma of Communication offers a wide range of unit choices that gives students a lot of flexibility when they are entering the second year of a relevant Deakin University degree. Areas of study include advertising, communications, journalism, digital media and public relations.
The Bachelor of Arts is a versatile degree that lets students focus on their passions by choosing specialisations. They can pick from history, literary studies, international relations, politics and policy studies, journalism, education and many more. With 35 options, they are sure to find more than one specialisation that inspires their curiosity.
The added benefit of an arts degree at Deakin University is the transferable skills they build through experiential-based learning. Learn to work in teams during industry placements, develop critical analysis through work-integrated learning, and build valuable life skills through international experiences.
