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Bachelor of Arts

2024 deakin university handbook, course sub-headings, professional recognition, alternative exits, fees and charges, course learning outcomes, course rules, major sequences, details of major sequences.

Depending on your specialisation, certain majors are accredited by relevant bodies. If you choose public relations, you will study subjects accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Our design-related units are also recognised by the Design Institute of Australia.

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To complete the Bachelor of Arts, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

The 24 credit points must include either:

• 2 major sequences of at least 8 credit points each;
• 1 major sequence of at least 8 credit points plus 1 minor sequence of at least 4 credit points

Remaining credit points may be used to undertake additional major or minor sequences, or to take electives.

Students must also ensure that they have met the following course rules to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts:

• a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
• a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
• a maximum of 8 credit points in beyond the Bachelor of Arts
• AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Transition to University Study

We offer 2 units that are specifically designed to help students with the transition to university study:

New students are encouraged to enrol in one or both of these units in their first year.

Designing your own Bachelor of Arts

Your selection of Major/s, Minor/s, and electives will enable you to design a unique Bachelor of Arts which best suits your needs.

• Major : Your choice of major/s will develop your expertise in particular area/s of study. Each of our majors are carefully scaffolded to give you a comprehensive understanding of your chosen area of study. Within each major sequence, you will also have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills that will prepare you for your future careers.
• Minor : If you choose to undertake a minor you will develop additional knowledge in another area of study. Students will often choose minors that complement their major/s, or use them to discover and pursue their interests.
• Electives : These are units that you may select which interest you or support your career development. By giving you as many as 12 electives to choose from, over the three levels, the Bachelor of Arts is all about you and your developing interests.

Consider your first year as a taster to find out what areas interest you most - choose your areas of interest and enrol in the level 1 units from at least 2 Major sequences, and up to 4 electives. After your first year, you will know the areas of study that interest you the most. By the time your start your second year, you will be ready to decide on which majors and/or minors you want to complete in your degree.

Major sequences and Minor sequences

A major or minor sequence is a group of units in a particular area of study taken over the three levels of your course. Each unit is usually worth 1 credit point.

A major sequence is made up of 8 credit points, and a minor sequence is made of 4 credit points.

Please check the rules of each major and minor sequence to see which units you need to complete to achieve the required credit points.

Students enrolled in other courses and faculties may take an Arts major sequence (8 credit points), minor sequence (4 credit points) or individual electives from these discipline areas, subject to meeting the prerequisites.

All students who intend to complete more than one major sequence in the Creative Arts (Dance, Drama, Photography, Visual Arts) should contact Student Central to complete a course map.

Majors and minors below available to continuing students only.

Only available to students who commenced prior to 2018

Unit Set Code

MJ-AU00011 (major)

MN-AU00011 (minor)

Burwood (Melbourne)

Explore your creativity in the animation study area, looking at the principles of graphic and animation practice and how to develop a moving image. Develop a range of skills and expertise suited to careers in the creative arts, entertainment industry, education and any role that involves making creative choices, teamwork and communicating ideas visually.

Career outcomes

Graduates can be found working in advertising agencies, film production companies, marketing consultancies, multimedia businesses, television corporations and web development companies.

• To complete a Major sequence in Animation select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Animation select any four (4) units from below, including a minimum of one (1) credit point at level one, and no more than one (1) credit point at level 3

Complete the following 2 units from level 1:

AMC100 Introduction to Animation [No longer available for enrolment]

AMC104 Principles of Character Animation [No longer available for enrolment]

Complete the following 4 units from level 2:

ACF212 Visual Effects And Motion Graphics [No longer available for enrolment]

AMC204 3D Character Animation [No longer available for enrolment]

AMC228 Building 3D Objects & Worlds [No longer available for enrolment]

Complete 2 units from level 3, selected from:

ACC317 Communication and Creative Arts Internship A [No longer available for enrolment]

AMC300 Pre-Production & Project Pitch [No longer available for enrolment]

AMC339 Documentary Animation [No longer available for enrolment]

Anthropology

MJ-A000007 (major)

MN-A000007 (minor)

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online

Anthropology is the study of humanity in the broadest sense. Anthropology at Deakin focuses on the ways human society creates its communities in diverse cultural settings. Studies in anthropology prepare you to understand and work with people in diverse and international settings. Topics studied include poverty and development, crime and violence, belief systems, health and illness and human ecology.

You may find employment in community relations, the education sector, government departments, the health industry, media corporations, research consultancies and welfare organisations.

• To complete a Major sequence in Anthropology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Anthropology select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Complete 4 units from level 2, selected from:

Complete the following 2 units from level 3:

MJ-A000029 (major)

MN-A000029 (minor)

Burwood (Melbourne), Online

Australia’s trade with the Middle East has more than doubled in the past decade, making it an increasingly important region with broad strategic, economic, religious and cultural influence. Studies in Arabic help you develop communication skills in modern standard Arabic, with language fluency further enhanced through an understanding of Middle Eastern history, culture and society. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Arabic.

Graduates expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including the education sector, federal defence agencies, government departments, immigration departments/ consultancies, intelligence agencies, major corporations, management consultancies, media organisations, multicultural associations, research and translation services.

In-country study

The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Arabic via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second and third year students have the opportunity to spend eight weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a preclusion for either AIB351 or AIB352. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: [email protected] .

• To complete a Major sequence in Arabic select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Arabic select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

The Arabic major sequence is offered at two levels; beginners' level (little or no prior knowledge of the language) and post-level 12 Arabic.

Arabic major sequence for beginners

Complete the following 2 units from level 2:

Approved Study Abroad may replace with AIB351 or AIB352

Students undertaking the beginners' sequence may undertake AIB310 in their final level as electives in addition to the prescribed major sequence.

The Arabic major sequence for post-level 12 Arabic:

Complete the following 4 units from level 3:

AIB309 Advanced Arabic Language Skills [No longer offered for enrolment]

AIB310 Introduction to Translation Skills [No longer offered for enrolment]

Approved Study Abroad may replace with AIB351/AIB352/AIX300/AIX301

Australian Studies

Only available to students who commenced prior to 2018, contact your course adviser for further information

English - Childrens Literature

MJ-A000063 (major)

MN-A000063 (minor)

Deakin is a world leader in children’s and young people’s literature and has developed a full major in the Bachelor of Arts in this growing field. Discover major trends in children’s texts across a range of media, and how stories for young people reflect and challenge the values of their time. This study area caters to students who are interested in children’s literature as a prominent domain of literary production and is of particular relevance to those who intend to work with children and young people as primary or secondary teachers and librarians, and those who wish to produce texts for young people.

• To complete a Major sequence in English - Children's Literature select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in English - Children's Literature select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3. It is highly recommended that students undertake level 1 units as part of their minor sequence.

Complete 3 units from the following:

Complete the following 1 unit from level 3:

Complete 2 units from the following:

MJ-A000028 (major)

MN-A000028 (minor)

Mandarin Chinese is one of the world’s most important languages. It is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan and Singapore and is widely used in community groups throughout South-East Asia, Hong Kong, North America and Australia. It is one of the five official languages of the United Nations. Develop your communication skills in Chinese, with language fluency further enhanced through an understanding of Chinese culture, history and society. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Chinese, giving you the opportunity to travel overseas and try out your language skills with native speakers.

Careers in this field include work in the communications industry, community and government organisations, community health organisations, education sector, ethnic affairs associations, foreign affairs departments, multicultural organisations, tourism associations and translation services.

The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Chinese via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second, third and advanced level students have the opportunity to spend between 6 to 8 weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. The program contributes as two credit points (2cp) towards the Chinese language major. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: [email protected] .

• To complete a Major sequence in Chinese select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Chinese select any four (4) units from below:

Chinese major sequence for beginners

The Chinese major sequence for students who have completed Chinese at level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:

AIC385 Chinese for Business Purposes A [No longer available for enrolment]

AIC386 Chinese for Business Purposes B [No longer available for enrolment]

Chinese major sequence at advanced level for background speakers only

Criminology

MJ-A000045 (major)

MN-A000045 (minor)

Criminology provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of crime, including causes of crime and different techniques used to control crime, within the broader context of the criminal justice system. Criminology aims to develop specific knowledge in various crime types, including street crime, crimes in the home, serious and organised crime, transnational crime and terrorism, and key topic areas such as victims of crime, media representations of crime, surveillance and privacy, policing and security; and theoretical and practical skills in understanding and responding to crime problems.

Promising career opportunities await in both the public and private sector, state and federal police, intelligence agencies and a range of law enforcement and anti-corruption and crime prevention agencies at federal, state and local government, correctional services, community services and private security industries.

• To complete a Major sequence in Criminology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Criminology select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Plus 2 units from level 2 or level 3, selected from:

ACR212 Crime, Surveillance and Technology [No longer available for enrolment]

MN-A000025 (minor)

In the Dance program you will discover how the art of contemporary dance intersects with creativity, innovative thinking, community enrichment and technology. In the studio setting, core studies in technique, choreography, history and theory are complemented by work with digital technologies and other creative arts disciplines. You will interact and share your work with colleagues working across other creative arts disciplines and have the chance to work on individual and group public performances and choreographic projects. Plus, you can gain exposure to international dance techniques by taking an overseas study tour or internship.

You will be equipped to find employment as a practitioner in the professional dance sector, work across disciplines in a variety of contexts, initiate independent arts projects or use your skills and knowledge as Dance teachers, which are in strong demand.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Dance select four (4) units from the below.

ACD103 Dance and Screens [No longer available for enrolment]

ACD208 Dance Beyond the Studio [No longer available for enroment, replacement unit ACV210]

MN-A000031 (minor)

The Drama program helps you build physical, creative and intellectual capacities through practice-based learning and collaborative performance creation. You will develop your creative voice and the technical skills required to create new stories, to relate to others, to problem solve, and communicate ideas confidently through speech and other physical and visual modes of expression. In the studio setting, you will explore a combination of acting, improvisation and devising theory and practice along with different performance styles and processes, theatre history, text studies and digital theatre crafts. You will have the opportunity to work on individual and group creative projects where you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of ensemble creation and production management.

Career outcome

You may find employment in independent theatre companies, community theatre, drama associations, drama education, film and television production, performing arts centres and for further postgraduate study.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Drama select four (4) units from below.

ACP208 Theatre Technologies [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ACP212]

MJ-A000066 (major)

MN-A000066 (minor)

The Bachelor of Arts Education Major equips you with the foundational skills required to gain a strong understanding of education across a broad range of contexts. Learn about educating children, young people and adults and if you are looking to pathway into teaching, work towards pursuing further studies through one of Deakin’s accredited postgraduate teaching degrees.

Explore topics like the sociology, politics and policy of education, the history and philosophy of education, how psychology is applied to the work of educators to better understand how people learn and become motivated, and how we teach each other about inclusivity and diversity. Additionally learn how to make a social justice impact through developing engaging and inclusive resources for educational professional practice.

• To complete a Major sequence in Education Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Education Studies select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Complete the following 3 units from level 2:

Complete the following 3 units from level 3:

Film, Television and Animation

MN-A000068 (minor)

Film, Television and Animation develops your creative and critical thinking while providing you with a practical and theoretical grounding in the production and application of film, video and television.

Graduates can be found working in advertising agencies, broadcast television, corporate communication companies, film education associations, film production companies, freelance film production, media associations and television corporations.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Film, Television and Animation complete four (4) units from below:

Complete the following unit from level 1:

Complete 1 unit from level 1, selected from:

ACF202 Documentary Production [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ACF213]

ACF205 Television Studio Production [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ALJ221]

Gender and Sexuality Studies

MJ-A000070 (major)

MN-A000070 (minor)

What is gender and sexuality studies?

Gender and Sexuality Studies provides an analytical approach to the significance of sex, gender and sexuality in many parts of our lives and the important roles they often play in how we understand ourselves and the structures we live in. In art and literature, popular culture and the media, politics and the law, marketing and advertising, health and wellbeing, the economics of family life and work, our public identities and intimate lives, sex, gender and sexuality are prominent features of contemporary and historical life.

Gender and Sexuality Studies at Deakin provides a structured interdisciplinary programme for studying sex, gender and sexuality, drawing on local knowledges and histories, while also situating these ideas in their global context.

Through an integrated study of local experiences and transnational flows of knowledge and influences, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Deakin provides students with an understanding of key forces which shape our understandings and lived experiences of gender and sexuality, both as cultural phenomena and as embodied practices. In particular, the programme emphasizes the intersectional dimensions of gender and sexuality, addressing questions of class, citizenship, ethnicity, race, religion, ability and geographical location. Throughout their studies, units in the Major help students to develop skills to analytically reflect on, and contribute to, a range of important debates. These include discussions about how sex, gender and sexuality inform understandings of the self, and how we recognize and respond to difference.

Why undertake a gender and sexuality studies major?

The Gender and Sexuality Studies Major forms part of your Bachelor of Arts degree. It offers graduates core disciplinary knowledge in Gender and Sexuality Studies, drawing on feminist studies and LGBTI/queer studies. It provides students with the skills and knowledge to research, analyse and discuss expressions of gender and sexuality across times and places. It builds a strong understanding of key concepts, critical vocabularies, historical contexts and contemporary issues.

A major in Gender and Sexuality Studies will equip you with the skills not only to recognize and respond to crucial social issues, but also to analyse and re-imagine them.

The prominence of sex, gender and sexuality in our lives means that developing a strong historical and critical understanding of sex, gender and sexuality will be of use for people working in a wide variety of vocations, especially those which focus on working with and understanding people and the complex social structures that we live in.

Gender and Sexuality Studies helps prepare students to work as researchers, writers and creative practitioners. The Major will help people working within many different areas such as the law, criminology, social policy, community development, archives and museums, social work, education, psychology, marketing and healthcare to develop specialist knowledge of sex, gender and sexuality which they can apply within their specific vocational settings.

• To complete a Major sequence in Gender and Sexuality Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Gender and Sexuality Studies select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Complete the following 4 core units:

Complete at least 2 units from level 2, selected from:

AIH205 Sex and Gender in the British Empire [No longer available for enrolment]

Complete at least 2 unit from level 3, selected from:

The following are recommended to complement the major stream:

Offered to continuing students only from 2018, contact your course adviser for further information

MN-AU00032 (minor)

• To complete a Minor sequence in Geography select the following four (4) units from below

AIG103 People, Place and Environment: Introduction to Human Geography [No longer available for enrolment]

AIG211 The Past in the Present: The Geographies of Heritage and Tourism [No longer available for enrolment]

AIG300 Urban Geography: Australian and International Perspectives [No longer available for enrolment]

MJ-A000023 (major)

MN-A000023 (minor)

You have the opportunity to explore the nature of the modern world – the forces that have shaped our past and present, and the ways historians interpret historical events. Themes covered include the world in the twentieth century, war and peace, modernisation and social change, colonialism, and gender. Specialised subjects include the Holocaust, the French Revolution, Modern Asia, Slavery in the United States, the British Empire, colonial Papua New Guinea, and Sport in History.

You may find employment opportunities in the education sector, local government, media corporations, museums/heritage organisations, research consultancies and tourism organisations.

• To complete a Major sequence in History select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in History select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Complete the following unit from level 2:

Complete a further 3 units from level 2, selected from:

Complete the following unit from level 3:

AIH399 Making History [No longer available for enrolment]

Complete a further unit from level 3, selected from:

AIH326 Australia’s Empire: Colonialism in Papua New Guinea [No longer available for enrolment]

MJ-A000030 (major)

MN-A000030 (minor)

Indonesian language studies develop communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia, as well as an understanding of Indonesian culture, history and society. With more than 220 million speakers of Bahasa Indonesia, and Indonesia being Australia’s closest Asian neighbour, the region is increasingly important to Australia economically, politically and culturally. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Indonesian, giving you the opportunity to travel overseas and try out your language skills with native speakers.

Careers in this field include work in the communications industry, community and government organisations, community health organisations, the education sector, ethnic affairs associations, foreign affairs departments, multicultural organisations, tourism associations and translation services.

The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Indonesian via study abroad. The program is a unique part of language study and an excellent way of accelerating completion of the major. Second and third year students have the opportunity to spend between six and eight weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. This enables students to converse, read and write about more complex topics and to discuss ideas and information. Students also build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned previously. The program contributes two credit points (2cp) towards the Indonesian language major. Upon successful completion of this program students will be awarded a preclusion for either AIF341 or AIF342. For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: [email protected] .

• To complete a Major sequence in Indonesian select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Indonesian select any four (4) units from below:

Indonesian major sequence for those entering at beginners' level

Indonesian major sequence for those entering at post-level 12 level

AIF345 Indonesian for Business Purposes [No longer available for enrolment]

AIF320 Indonesian Society Through Literature [No longer available for enrolment]

AIF321 Contemporary Issues in Indonesia [No longer available for enrolment]

AIF323 Indonesian Translation: Theory and Practice [No longer available for enrolment]

* AIF321 and AIF323 is replaced by AIX300

^ AIF320 is replaced by AIX301

Indonesian stream for students at advanced level for background speakers only

Complete the following 6 units from level 3:

Approved Study Abroad may replace either AIF341 or AIF342

International Relations

MJ-A000018 (major)

MN-A000018 (minor)

International Relations provides you with a better understanding of global political systems and relationships. Why do states co-operate with each other? Why do they make war? How can we define power and security? What role does globalisation play in state interactions and how does the international system deal with issues such as human rights, humanitarian and environmental challenges? Examinations of the politics of the Asia-Pacific region and Australia’s place in the world are also key to this major.

Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of sectors, including aid and development organisations, education, the defence forces, foreign affairs and trade, government departments (including immigration and border security), intelligence agencies, major corporations, management consultancies, media organisations, multicultural associations and research roles.

Students majoring in International Relations should also consider a complementary major sequence or electives in Politics and Policy Studies or major or minor in Middle East Studies .

• To complete a Major sequence in International Relations select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in International Relations select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

AIE255 Critical Issues in Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

AIR204 Great Power Relations [No longer available for enrolment]

AIR292 Study Tour: America and the International System [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE365 Middle East Study Tour [No longer available for enrolment]

MJ-A000014 (major)

MN-A000014 (minor)

Warrnambool offering available to continuing students only

This long-established program at Deakin offers the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for employment in the communications industries, across print, TV, radio and online. There is an emphasis on practical hands-on learning and gain experience and develop skills in communicating information in engaging, interesting and accessible ways across different media formats. The curriculum covers news and feature writing, radio and TV reporting, multimedia and online journalism, local and international journalism and media ethics and law. In your final year undertake intensive news production work and an industry internship.

You may find employment in advertising agencies, consumer and business magazine publishers, freelance journalism, metropolitan, suburban and country newspapers, press agencies, public relations agencies, publishing companies, radio stations and television channels.

• To complete a Major sequence in Journalism select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Journalism select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3. It is highly recommended that students undertake level 1 units as part of their minor sequence.

Complete 3 units from level 2, selected from:

ALJ324 Journalism in Society [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ALJ331]

Language and Culture Studies

Only available to students who commenced prior to 2022

MJ-A000052 (major)

Develop your linguistic skills in Arabic , Chinese or Indonesian , but also gain essential cultural, historical and social perspectives.

Students must complete 4 credit points in one of the languages: Arabic, Chinese, or Indonesian. In addition, students must select 4 credit points of contextual studies units, which must include at least 2 credit points at level 3, from the elective list below.

Students must complete 4 credit points of Arabic units (AIB)

Students must complete 4 credit points of Chinese units (AIC)

Students must complete 4 credit point of Indonesian units (AIF)

Contextual studies units

AIE153 History of the Middle East [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE154 Understanding Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

ASC233 International Migration and Multicultural Societies [No longer available for enrolment]

AIE364 The Arab-Israeli Conflict [No longer available for enrolment]

ASP327 Philosophies of Religion: Western, Asian, and Contemporary Inquiries [No longer available for enrolment]

English - Literature

MJ-A000013 (major)

MN-A000013 (minor)

At Deakin, literature is the door to new understandings of cultures and histories. Our literary studies scholars have international profiles in philosophy, poetry, ecology and Australian literature, and will guide you in critical and creative journeys through great literature from the medieval era to today. There are also many opportunities for your own creative writing and critical analysis.

You may find employment opportunities in advertising agencies, the education sector, freelance writing, government departments, libraries, market research companies, public relations agencies and publishing companies.

• To complete a Major sequence in English - Literature select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in English - Literature select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3. It is highly recommended that students undertake level 1 units as part of their minor sequence.

Complete 3 units from level 3, selected from:

Media Studies

MJ-AU00008 (major)

MN-AU00008 (minor)

This is an area of rapid and continuous technological, political, economic and social change. Much of the recent explosion in the stock of human knowledge is linked with developments in media. This course of study enables you to graduate with a unique ‘multiskilled’ qualification appropriate for many careers and job markets.

Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including the education sector, the entertainment industry, marketing consultancies, multimedia businesses, newspaper and magazine publishers, public relations agencies and radio and television companies.

• To complete a Major sequence in Media Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Media Studies select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3. It is highly recommended that students undertake level 1 units as part of their minor sequence.

ALC104 Media Genres: Negotiating Textual forms and Pleasures [No longer available for enrolment]

Middle East Studies

Only available to students who commenced in or prior to Trimester 1 2022

MJ-A000053 (major)

MN-A000053 (minor)

Middle East Studies provides a comprehensive understanding of the events and issues shaping one of the most politically complex and fascinating regions of the world. The core units pursue a variety of strategies to unpack the history and systems of the Middle East, leading students towards developing an improved comprehension of why situations such as the Syrian Civil War, the Israel-Palestine impasse and the War on Terror present the region and the wider world with so many challenges. Through exploring topic areas that include media representation, human rights and humanitarian intervention, as well as learning about specific states, the Middle East Studies major offers both depth and breadth in its coverage. Innovative assessment practices that include one of the world's largest political role-play simulations support the learning journey.

• To complete a Major sequence in Middle East Studies complete eight (8) credit points comprising four (4) credit points of core units and four (4) credit points of sequence electives as outlined below:

Complete the following 3 credit points:

AIE254 Understanding Middle East Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

Plus 2 credit points from:

Plus 2 credit points selected from:

Plus 1 credit point selected from:

• To complete a Minor sequence in Middle East Studies complete four (4) credit points as outlined below:

MJ-A000048 (major)

MN-A000048 (minor)

Doing Philosophy not only involves asking the big questions, it teaches important skills. Philosophy at Deakin asks questions about the nature of reality, truth and knowledge, meaning, the existence of God, personal identity, the good in ethical and political life, and the value and power of art. At the same time, it fosters the development of skills in critical and creative thinking, argumentation, communication, problem-solving and research. Deakin Philosophy prides itself on applying philosophical concepts to our contemporary world and maintaining a pluralistic and cross-cultural outlook that embraces Eastern philosophy, psychoanalysis, pragmatism, analytic philosophy and continental European philosophy.

The kinds of skills taught in Philosophy lend themselves to careers in law, journalism, education, politics, policy analysis, intelligence, management, marketing, publishing and research. Clear thinking and the ability to analyse multiple perspectives is an indispensable skill in our global society, as is the ability to identify and succinctly articulate the core ideas in different cultural perspectives.

• To complete a Major sequence in Philosophy select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Philosophy select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Complete 2 units from level 1, selected from:

Select 6 credit points with at least 2 credit points at level 2 and at least 2 credit points at level 3 from the following:

ASP210 Plato and Nietzsche [No longer available for enrolment]

ASP224 Freud and Philosophy [No longer available for enrolment]

ASP263 Buddhist Studies in India [No longer available for enrolment]

Photography

MJ-A000049 (major) - Only available to students who commenced prior to 2022

MN-A000049 (minor)

In the Photography program you will learn the basic techniques and practices of photography, using analogue and digital technologies. Explore a range of units that cover professional analogue and digital photographic formats, fundamentals of natural and artificial lighting and photographic storytelling. In creative studio units, students are strongly encouraged to experiment, research and develop their own conceptual and aesthetic sensibilities and to draw on their interdisciplinary studies. Towards the end of your major sequence, you will learn to refine your photographic technique and focus on developing individual style for folio preparation. This work provides a strong basis for postgraduate studies and professional practice. You will be supported to produce exhibition-quality work, using industry standard equipment and workflow and are encouraged to maximize opportunities for interdisciplinary installation and collaboration.

You may find employment opportunities in community arts organisations, creative practice, freelance photography, photo journalism, professional studio photography and web, multimedia design companies and for further postgraduate study.

• To complete a Major sequence in Photography select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Photography select the following four (4) units: ACI101, ACI102, ACI204 and ACI205

ACA210 Creative Studio 2 A [2 credit points, no longer available for enrolment, replacement units ACI202 and ACV210.]

^ Final offering 2024

Politics and Policy Studies

MJ-A000005 (major)

MN-A000005 (minor)

A Politics and Policy Studies major will enhance your understanding of the big issues in the world today, and assist you to develop the skills to make a difference in your lifetime. We investigate the challenge posed to Australia and the world by climate change; asylum seekers and refugees; development; inequality; political parties and new social movements. We examine the ideas behind the policy and the rhetoric. We look globally for different solutions; investigate how policy lessons are learned; and assess the impact on domestic and global politics. We examine how and why some people are able to exercise power better than others, and assess ideas and opportunities for addressing the pressing social, economic, and environmental issues of our time.

Graduates can expect to gain employment in many fields including foreign affairs, Intelligence and security, Journalism, Government organisations, Civil society organisations, Business, Policy advocacy, Policy research, Policy design and analysis, Political and social research, Political advisors, Politics, Public communication, Public relations & lobbying, Public service, Speech-writing, Teaching.

• To complete a Major sequence in Politics and Policy Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Politics and Policy Studies select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

AIP247 Media and Politics: Campaign Strategies [No longer available for enrolment]

Complete 1 unit from level 3, selected from:

AIP300 Democracy: Traditions and Future Directions [No longer available for enrolment, replacement units AIR348 or AIR349]

English - Creative Writing

MJ-A000062 (major)

MN-A000062 (minor)

Gain expertise, practical experience and develop creative skills. In all units, the emphasis is on publication or the achievement of professional standards. Initially, you undertake various forms of constructive, descriptive and narrative writing, progressing to editing, non-fiction and fiction writing, script writing and poetry writing.

You may find employment in freelance editing and writing, finance, health and manufacturing industries, government departments, media and entertainment industries, publishing companies, tourism, hospitality and service industries.

• To complete a Major sequence in English - Creative Writing; select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in English - Creative Writing; select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3. It is highly recommended that students undertake level 1 units as part of their minor sequence.

Select any 3 units from the following level 2 units:

Select any 3 units from the following level 3 units:

Public Relations

MJ-A000021 (major)

MN-A000021 (minor)

Public relations practitioners are 21st century communication specialists who manage and coordinate relationships between organisations, agencies and the public. With a focus on ethical and sustainable communication practices, the course builds key knowledge and skills in core public relations responsibilities such as: event management and campaigns; social media tactics and media relations; strategic planning, management and communication; and the allied field of marketing communication. Final-year students have the opportunity to develop their skills further by undertaking an industry internship, working with real clients to develop a public relations campaign. The degree’s structure also allows you to pursue study in areas such as journalism, media studies, visual communication design and marketing. This flexibility means our degree combines theory and real-life practice to prepare you for employment in a wide variety of public relations, media and communications roles.

Our graduates can be found working in corporations, government departments, as well as in not-for-profits and NGOs.

• To complete a Major sequence in Public Relations select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Public Relations select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

ALR279 Public Relations Management [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ALR214]

ALR383 Lobbying, Advocacy and Public Opinion [No longer available for enrolment]

* If you are required to complete three units at level 3, please seek approval from course director.

MJ-A000019 (major)

MN-A000019 (minor)

Sociology is the study of the processes that create, maintain and change social groups. It explores ways of thinking about personal and public issues in modern social life and how to link them together through the study of society and social relations. Third-year students have the opportunity to further develop their skills by undertaking an internship.

You may find employment opportunities in community relations, the education sector, government departments, the health industry, local councils, market research companies, welfare organisations and youth work.

• To complete a Major sequence in Sociology select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Sociology select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Complete the following required unit from level 2:

Complete up to a further 3 units from level 2, selected from:

Complete the following required unit from level 3:

Complete a further minimum of 1 unit from level 3, selected from:

Sport and Society

MN-AU00038 (minor)

Historically, sport’s prominent role in society can be traced back at least to the ancient Olympic Games in Greece (dating from 776BCE). Today, sport enjoys ever-increasing popularity and influence as its global reach can be gauged from local participation at the grassroots level through to professional competitions on the international stage. Sport and Society is a multi-disciplinary minor that provides students with an opportunity to examine sport’s profound impact on society from cultural, social, educational, political, and economic perspectives. Sport’s role in society can be studied through filters such as: gender imbalances in media representation, corporate sponsorship, and government funding; ethnicity and class divides within wider society exemplified by sporting codes; educational policies in public and private schooling; elite sport as big business; and sport’s role in health.

Sports-related career opportunities can be pursued in the public and private sector, including roles in sporting organisations, education, government agencies, and media.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Sport and Society

Complete all core units:

Complete 1 unit from the following:

MJ-A000051 (major)

MN-A000051 (minor)

Approximately 406 million people speak Spanish, making it second only to Mandarin Chinese in terms of its number of native speakers worldwide. Deakin’s Spanish studies will not only help you to develop communication skills in this important language, but also provide you with an understanding of the history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. In-country language programs are available to students undertaking a major sequence in Spanish.

Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of organisations, including the education sector, immigration departments, federal defence agencies, intelligence agencies, government departments, multinational corporations, management consultants, non-government agencies, multicultural associations, research, and translation services.

The In-Country Language Program is available to students completing a major sequence in Spanish via study abroad. The program offers students who have completed their first year of Spanish language study the opportunity to spend six weeks studying language and culture in its own environment. Students build upon their knowledge of grammar based on what they have learned in ALS100 and ALS150, and develop further proficiency in Spanish at the high beginner/low intermediate level. This program is one credit point (1cp) experience which can contribute towards the Spanish language major. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a preclusion for ALS200.

For more information about the In-Country Language program please refer to the Work Integrated Learning website or contact the WIL team: [email protected] .

• To complete a Major sequence in Spanish select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Spanish select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Spanish major sequence for students with no prior language study.

The Spanish major sequence for students who have completed Spanish at Level 12 or equivalent (non-background speakers) begins at second level and consists of the following units:

Complete the following 5 units from level 3:

ALS360 Selected Topics in Spanish [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AIX300]

ALS370 Advanced Topics in Spanish [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AIX301]

Religious Studies

(previously Studies of Religions)

MJ-A000067 (major)

MN-A000067 (minor)

Understanding religion has seldom been as important as it is today. There is increasing dialogue among the greater religions of the world, but there is also increasing misunderstandings of religious traditions. Religious ideas are regularly debated in the media and featured in popular culture and religious beliefs play a significant role in conflict, peace building, and international development. With countries and communities becoming more diverse and complex, the need for cross-cultural religious literacy and inter-disciplinary expertise in religion is becoming more urgent.

The Religious Studies Major is a multi-disciplinary major that looks at religion and religions from diverse viewpoints and methodologies. The major includes units from the disciplines of anthropology, philosophy, sociology, literary and cultural studies and others. It also offers the possibility of focusing on particular religious traditions.

Religious literacy and understandings of different cultural and religious perspectives is an indispensable skill in our global society as is the ability to analysis multiple perspectives. Career opportunities exist for Religious Studies students in the education sector, publishing, government agencies, cultural institutions, multicultural associations, media organisations, the public service and the marketing and tourism industries.

• To complete a Major sequence in Religious Studies select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Religious Studies select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Complete a further unit from level 1, selected from:

Complete a minimum of 3 further units from level 2:

Complete one of the following two units from level 3:

Sustainability and Society

MN-AU00041 (minor)

Sustainability and Society is a cross-disciplinary approach to human/environment related issues facing all societies. Drawing on case studies from both Australia and abroad, students will grapple with challenges to multiple and intersecting environments as well as the diverse stakeholders who rely on these places for a range of material and spiritual purposes. Students are invited to appreciate the environmental perspectives of other cultures, as well as to scrutinise their own taken-for-granted assumptions about environmental issues, environmentalism, identities that emerge in relation to conservation discourses, as well as the very nature of ‘nature’ itself.

Career opportunities exist in the nature education sector, environmentally focussed government agencies, cultural institutions, media organisations, the public service and the marketing and tourism industries, particularly in relation to eco-tourism.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Sustainability and Society select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

Visual Arts

MJ-A000015 (major)

MN-A000015 (minor)

Through the Visual Arts program you will gain a range of skills across the contemporary arts, from traditional media techniques in painting and drawing through to 3D modelling, and the investigation of the interplay between art and technology. You will develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, technique, visual analysis and experimentation, which are crucial to work as an artist and also highly transferable. In creative studio units you will be encouraged to develop your own practice and research skills through studio seminars and independent studio practice. The sequence of units develops you professionally and opens up options for work in education, curation, arts administration, public art, graphic design, art therapy and for further postgraduate study.

You will be prepared for work in education, curation, arts administration, public art, graphic design, art therapy and for further postgraduate study.

• To complete a Major sequence in Visual Arts select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Visual Arts select the following four (4) units: ACV101, ACV115, ACV212 and ACV213.

ACA210 Creative Studio 2 A [2 credit points, no longer available for enroment, reaplcement units ACV206 and ACI202.]

MN-A000072 (minor)

Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)

• To complete a Minor sequence in Design select four (4) units from below.

ACG103 Design Skills [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ADD105]

ADD203 Professional Practice In Design [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ADD207]

ADV201 Web Design And Interactivity [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit ADT202]

Professional Experience and Practice

MN-AU00033 (minor)

This minor introduces Arts, Humanities and Social Science students to the principles of professional development in order to increase students’ understanding of how their studies can contribute to their skill set and employability and enable them to make informed decisions about their studies and potential career pathways. As such, the units in this minor focus on career development, experiential learning and are organised around four themes: self-awareness, opportunity awareness, decision making and in the middle and final years, work-integrated learning. Drawing on practical experiences and engagement with placement opportunities, students in the minor explore how Arts, Humanities and Social Science degrees can facilitate graduate employability, and will consider what is involved in developing their personal ‘professional brand’.

This minor provides foundation to improve the career readiness of students as they complete their major in their principle discipline, underpinning course specific skills with a broad range of soft skills. The structure of the minor encourages students to better understand how soft skills can be learnt, developed and refined through placement, work experience and community involvement.

Students who successfully complete this minor will graduate with a sound understanding of how the labour market functions, how to interact with this market and ultimately, develop and use their own personal brand to gain employment in the increasingly competitive world of work.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Professional Experience and Practice select four (4) units from below

APE101 Create Your Own Career [no longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AWL100]

Complete 2 units from level 2, selected from:

APE201 Individual Professional Project [No longer available for enroment]

APE202 Team Professional Project [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AWL203]

APE301 Professional Practice Internship [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit AWL300]

Advertising

MJ-A000069 (major)

MN-A000069 (minor)

Sitting at the intersection of other communication degrees, advertising is an attractive option for those who wish to seek a professional outcome in the Bachelor of Arts. Students will work with client driven projects to enhance their communication skills. This practice and theory based series of units offers students technical and communication skills in the contemporary practices of the advertising industry, introducing them to this dynamic and competitive field.

You may find employment in the exciting field of advertising or related disciplines including journalism, public relations and digital media. Students can combine their advertising skills and knowledge with many associated areas of study to create their own unique pathway into the vibrant, fast paced world of contemporary communication.

• To complete a Major sequence in Advertising select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Advertising select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3. It is highly recommended that students undertake level 1 units as part of their minor sequence.

Digital Media

MJ-AU00009 (major)

MN-AU00009 (minor)

To complete a Major sequence in Digital Media select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;

To complete a Minor sequence in Digital Media select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3. It is highly recommended that students undertake level 1 units as part of their minor sequence.

Visual Communication Design

MJ-A000061 (minor)

MN-A000061 (minor)

• To complete a Major sequence in Visual Communication Design select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Visual Communication Design select any four (4) units from below, including a minimum of one (1) credit point at level one, and no more than one (1) credit point at level 3

ACG102 Design and Typography [No longer available for enrolment]

ACG103 Design Skills [No longer available for enrolment]

ACG204 Design and Society [No longer available for enrolment]

ACG206 Web Design and Interactivity [No longer available for enrolment]

ACG207 Professional Practice in Design [No longer available for enrolment]

ACG208 Branding Design [No longer available for enrolment]

ACG305 Design Practice [No longer available for enrolment]

ACG307 Global Design Strategies [No longer available for enrolment]

Geography and Society

MJ-A000072 (major)

MN-A000073 (minor)

• To complete a Major sequence in Geography and Society select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in Geography and Society select any four (4) units from below, including no more than two (2) credit points at level 3

AIG103* People, Place and Environment: Introduction to Human Geography [ No longer available for enrolment]

SLE239 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems [No longer available for enrolment]

*Please seek course advice if you have not completed AIG103 prior to discontinuation*

International Politics

Only available to students who commenced prior to 2020

MJ-A000071 (major)

MN-A000071 (minor)

International Politics provides you with an understanding of the global system of states and the major challenges of the international system. You will explore contemporary issues such as human rights, refugees and asylum seekers, terrorism, war, humanitarian responses and development, capitalism, power, diplomacy and the role of the United Nations, the politics of the United States, and the issues facing the Middle East.

Graduates can expect to gain employment in a wide range of areas including federal defence agencies, foreign affairs departments, immigration departments/consultancies, major corporations, non-government organisations, management consultancies and multicultural associations.

• To complete a Major sequence in International Politics select eight (8) credit points as outlined below;
• To complete a Minor sequence in International Politics select any four (4) units from below, including a minimum of one (1) credit point at level one, and no more than one (1) credit point at level 3

AIP300 Democracy: Traditions and Future Directions [No longer available for enrolment]

Islamic Studies

Only available to students who commenced prior to 2021

MN-A00042 (minor)

Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic faiths and is the world’s fastest growing religion that is predicted to overtake Christianity as the preeminent creed in the next fifty years. Further, due to the rise of Islamic extremism, both Islam and Muslims are often in the media and a major focus of politics at both the state and federal level. However, often the discussions pertaining to Islam and Muslims are subject to inaccuracies and disinformation. Therefore, the aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain religious literacy in relation to Islam through both theoretical and textual analysis, alongside an analysis of popular culture and current affairs.

Career Outcomes

Gaining knowledge and religious literacy in relation to Islam can lend itself to a careers in both the public and private sector in fields such as public policy, consultancy, and education.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Islamic Studies select four (4) units from below

ASR206 Gender and Sexuality in Islam [No longer available for enrolment]

ASR208 Contemporary Islam: Religion, Culture & Politics [No longer available for enrolment]

ASR209 Religion, Politics and Violence [ No longer available for enrolment]

ASR210 Religion, Gender and Relationships [No longer available for enrolment]

Buddhist Studies

MN-A00043 (minor)

Buddhist Studies provides students with a multi-dimensional understanding of Buddhist cultures, philosophies, and practices both in traditional settings and contemporary interpretations. You will gain knowledge of the major Buddhist traditions and learn how core Buddhist practices and ideas – such as mindfulness meditation - have been adapted in contemporary Western settings and have impacted on our ideas of personal development and on public issues in modern social life. Buddhism is often simplistically viewed as a way of life or a philosophy rather than a complex, multi-dimensional religious tradition. By engaging with this course of study you will develop a critical awareness of the much richer scope of Buddhist thought and cultures – East and West.

Religious literacy and understandings of different cultural and religious perspectives is an indispensable skill in our global society as is the ability to analysis multiple perspectives. Career opportunities exist for our students in the education sector, publishing, government agencies, cultural institutions, multicultural associations, media organisations, the public service and the marketing and tourism industries.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Buddhist Studies select four (4) units from below

ASR207 The Buddhist Universe: Histories, Practices, and Paths to Liberation [No longer available for enrolment]

Indigenous Studies

MN-A000074 (minor)

This minor sequence of Indigenous Studies units will build understanding, recognition and validity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander's ways of Valuing, Being, Knowing and Doing. Completing this sequence of study will facilitate a deeper understanding of ourselves and Australia's multiple histories to foster productive and meaningful relationships in culturally diverse communities, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Completion of the Minor sequence of Indigenous Studies will enable graduates to respectfully collaborate and work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities. Culturally responsive graduates can apply these skills and practices to a wide range of services, including education, creative industries, and health and community services.

• To complete a Minor sequence in Indigenous Studies select four (4) units from below

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Diploma of Engineering

Key information.

8 or 12 months

Intake Dates

March, June, October

Campus Location

Geelong Waurn Ponds Melbourne Burwood* Onlineǂ

A$28,552 ($3,569 per credit point)

A$35,696 (A$4,462 per credit point)

CRICOS Course Code: 063385A

ǂ Domestic students can study this diploma online but need to attend on-campus practicals between one and five days per trimester, depending on the Deakin University degree pathway. International students cannot study this diploma online.

* New students can study this diploma at Melbourne Burwood from 2024 if they are on a pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering only. New students on a pathway to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Civil Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering can study this diploma at Melbourne Burwood from 2025.

Course overview

Deakin College’s Diploma of Engineering is a broad introductory course that will prepare you with the skills and knowledge for a full spectrum of opportunities in the field.

Choose to specialise in civil, electrical and electronics, environmental, mechanical or mechatronics engineering when you enter second year of your Deakin University bachelor degree.

Employment and career options upon completing your Bachelor degree:

• Aircraft control and navigation
• Automotive industry
• Conservation and natural resource management
• Construction
• Design and manufacturing
• Electronic control systems
• Factory control
• Government engineering
• Oil and gas
• Roads and railroads
• Shipbuilding
• Waste and water management

Pathways to Deakin University

On completion of this Diploma you can pathway into the following degrees at Deakin University:

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (for students commencing the Diploma in 2024 onwards)

Majors: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering

See 'Transferring to Deakin University' for campus information.

The following pathways are available to students who commenced the Diploma prior to 2024:

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)

Course and unit outline

For further details about Diploma of Engineering units, unit availability and trimester structures, please download the course and unit outline.

Course structure

Required units.

Students are required to complete and pass units worth 8 credit points and 2-3 zero credit point modules.

Choice of units is based on the Deakin University degree you wish to enter.

DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points)

This module's learning and assessment activities provide students with guidance on what constitutes academic integrity. It will allow students to develop knowledge, skills and good practice principles to avoid plagiarism and collusion and thereby maintain academic integrity.

SEB101 Engineering Physics (1 credit point)

The unit will commence with a calculus treatment of kinematics of motion in one, two and three dimensions, including parabolic motion. The application of Newton’s laws to a wide variety of phenomena will be investigated and the concepts of work, energy and the conservation laws discussed. Rotational kinematics and dynamics will be introduced, including the concepts of moment of inertia, torque, moment of a force. Also introduced are electrical concepts of charge, field, and voltage. Other topics to be covered are vectors, statics, centre of mass and centroids.

SEJ102 Electrical Systems Engineering Project (2 credit points)

This is a project and design-based unit which introduces students to the fundamentals of electrical systems, covering three main topics; electricity basics including capacitance, resistance, inductance and EMF; electric circuits; and semi-conductor devices. The unit will also introduce students to elements of professional practice including OHS, professional ethics and sustainability in the context of Engineering projects. Students will work in groups, using their knowledge gained through classes, studios and practical experiences, the concepts covered in the seminar sessions, as well as knowledge gained from self-directed learning to complete their design of an electrical systems project meeting specified requirements. Students will communicate the considerations taken in their design in a variety of forms including written assessments tasks and a group presentation.

SEJ103 Materials Engineering Project (2 credit points)

This unit introduces students to the main classes of materials, their basic structure and the way in which the structure determines their mechanical and functional properties. Case-studies and practicals will be used to highlight the basis for selecting a material in a specific application and to introduce student’s to material testing methodologies. The unit will also introduce students to current research into materials to show how the structure can be manipulated to improve performance in specific applications.During the start of trimester students will undertake various learning activities including classes, tutorials and practical sessions to cover key principles related to materials. Later in trimester students will be predominantly working in groups during tutorial sessions and incorporating both directed and self-directed online learning activities to develop their project and to discuss progress with facilitators. All students will be required on campus during the intensive week for activities related to the project. The unit will also introduce students to elements of professional practice including OHS, professional ethics and sustainability in the context of Engineering projects.

SEJ104 Engineering in Society (1 credit point)

This unit focuses on the principles and practices of human centred design as well as whole system design, within the context of sustainable systems. Design is an essential part of engineering professional practice, and students will explore the process of design ideation, definition and problem solving, by working on an authentic, real-world problem. The unit allows the students to explore human and natural factors that influence design projects, while also considering the values and needs of clients and end users.

SEJ010 Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning (0 credit points)

This zero credit point module will provide students entering into an undergraduate Engineering program with an introduction to the premise of the project oriented design based learning (PODBL) pedagogy and how it is incorporated within the undergraduate Engineering programs. It will introduce students to the 7 step design process. It will also give an introduction to information literacy as used in PODBL.

This unit also includes safety information for students involved in mechanical and electronics laboratory work. The program encompasses mechanical and electronic hazards, building evacuation procedures, laboratory accident management and first aid procedures, and safety work procedures particular to laboratory and fieldwork.

SEP105 Introduction to Programming for Engineers (1 credit point)

In this unit the fundamental concepts and skills of programming are introduced. Students will use the C++ programming language to learn and build a foundation in programming skills and knowledge. Students will apply programming techniques and concepts to solve virtual problems which will increase in difficulty through the trimester. By the end of this unit, students will have a general understanding about the layers which exist in programs, have access to different programming skills and methods used to write a program and be able to write and debug simple C++ programs.

SET111 Sustainable Design (1 credit point)

This unit focuses on the principles and practices of computer aided design. Design is an essential element of professional practice and requires unique knowledge, skills and attitudes common to a number of engineering disciplines. The unit allows students to develop their technical and professional practice skills for a career in engineering. Students will learn how to design an artefact using sustainable design principles and lay the foundations for 3D modelling and engineering drawings.

SIT190 Introduction to Functions, Relations and Graphs (1 credit point)

This unit aims to develop the fundamental functions of applied mathematics, and to introduce calculus to students who have not previously studied it in secondary school. It is designed to prepare students from a number of different disciplines for learning tertiary level mathematics. Students will explore the algebra of polynomials, exponentials, logarithms and trigonometric functions and learn rules for differentiating and integrating these functions. Applications studied include graph sketching, maximisation and minimisation problems, areas and kinematics.

SIT194 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling (1 credit point)

This unit includes: functions and limits; derivatives and integrals of combinations of polynomials, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; sequences, series tests and power series; vectors, lines and planes; first order differential equations. Applications studied include graph sketching; approximations to solutions of equations and integrals; formulation of models to solve science and engineering problems.

SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit points)

Students completing SLE133 and SLE155 must complete this SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program.

In this module, students will develop an awareness of safety measures and protocols to be followed in scientific laboratory work and fieldwork. The module encompasses information about biological and chemical hazards, building evacuation procedures, laboratory accident management, first aid procedures and safe work procedures. 

SLE133 Chemistry in our World (1 credit point)

SLE133 is a foundation unit designed to develop and consolidate student understandings and skills in basic chemistry. The learning and assessment activities provide students with the opportunity to study atoms, molecules, and ions, how they change during a chemical reaction and how bonding affects properties such as intermolecular interactions, boiling points, ease of evaporation and the ability of substances to dissolve in water. Students will engage in laboratory work in order to develop their hands on skills in chemical safety and measurement and their ability to perform calculations related to substance measurement. Students will then apply these concepts of bonding, chemical change and measurement to determine the acidity and basicity of substances and the formation of buffers.

You must have completed SLE010 in the current or a previous trimester, before you can attend any laboratory sessions.

SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences (1 credit point)

SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences

SLE155 builds on the student’s previous chemistry knowledge about atoms, molecules, properties, reactions, measurement and acidity. Students will extend their knowledge to more advanced chemical naming, structures, and hypervalent bonding. They will be introduced to additional topics such as, chemical equilibria, solution chemistry, simple organic compounds, chirality and thermochemistry.

This unit will lead to further studies in biochemistry, chemistry, and related areas such as food and nutrition, molecular biology and science education. This unit can also be taken as an elective unit for students who want a broader knowledge of chemistry to enhance their degree.

Your course timetable

On-campus classes run between 9am and 7pm on weekdays. Most units run as 2 x 2-hour classes each week. You can also expect between 4-6 hours of private study per unit, per week.

View a mock timetable

Online study is only available to domestic students​. Recorded content, classroom notes, readings, activities and assessments are available online​, to be accessed at any time. An optional one hour live online session is held each week for every unit, and you are strongly encouraged to attend.

You will need to attend on-campus practicals between one and five days per trimester, depending on the Deakin University degree pathway.

Transferring to Deakin University

Australian and international students.

Weighted average mark (WAM) required for transfer, by campus:

• The undergraduate Engineering courses are four-year degrees. On completion of the Deakin College Diploma, you will be required to study an additional 3 years of full-time study.
• Online (O) option is not available to international students.
• T1 = Trimester 1 entry; T2 = Trimester 2 entry
• Your undergraduate course at Deakin University may require you to enrol into specific units and/or unit sets in order to meet the course, and/or major/minor sequence requirements. See Diploma to Degree transfer criteria ( Domestic students  /  International students ).
• The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering majors - will become available to Deakin College graduates at Burwood (Melbourne) from Trimester 1 2025.
• The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering majors - will become available to Deakin College graduates at Burwood (Melbourne) from Trimester 1 2026.
• From Trimester 1, 2026, all majors (Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering) will be available to Deakin College graduates at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Online≠.
• Deakin College graduates who commenced a diploma in 2024, received RPL and are transferring to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in 2024 must select Waurn Ponds (Geelong) or Online≠.

Learn more about this Diploma

Find out more about what you can expect from the Diploma of Engineering course, directly from our staff and students.

Entry Requirements

Australian entry requirements.

The following is required for Australian students:

• Successful completion of Year 12 (VCE or equivalent)
• VCE VM completion
• Completion of Cert IV and above
• IB Diploma score of 22 or above
• Work experience - Mature Age only

Bahrain Entry Requirements

The following is required for Bahrain students:

• General Secondary Education Certificate plus 1 year UG study  with overall 60%

Bangladesh Entry Requirements

The following is required for Bangladesh students:

• Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with GPA of 3.5

Bhutan Entry Requirements

The following is required for Bhutan students:

• BHSE Year 12 - 60%

Brazil Entry Requirements

The following is required for Brazil students:

• Satisfactory pass in Certificado de Ensino Medio with an average of 7.0 in 4 subjects

Brunei Entry Requirements

The following is required for Brunei students:

• 2 passes in GCE A-levels

Canada Entry Requirements

The following is required for Canada students:

• Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (CPU) or any of the Regional (Provincial) High School Diploma with an overall score of 50%.

Cambodia Entry Requirements

The following is required for Cambodian students:

• Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with a C grade average

China Entry Requirements

The following is required for Chinese students:

• Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 60%
• Vocational Academic Program - 60%;
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (VCE or the equivalent from any Australian state or territory)

Colombia Entry Requirements

The following is required for Colombia students:

• Successful Completion of Bachiller Académico with a minimum overall average score of 70%

Fiji Entry Requirements

The following is required for Fijian students:

• Successful completion of Form 7 with a B in English and Maths and a pass in all other units, with an overall score of 240

France Entry Requirements

The following is required for French students:

• Baccalaureate with an average of 10

Ghana Entry Requirements

The following is required for Ghana students:

Hong Kong Entry Requirements

The following is required for Hong Kong students:

• Completion of HKDSE with a minimum total score of 8 points over the best 4 subjects from Category A and C (Excluding Physical Education)

India Entry Requirements

The following is required for Indian students:

• Completion of Year 12 with a minimum 60%

Indonesia Entry Requirements

The following is required for Indonesien students:

• SMA III with an average grade of 6.5 in 4 academic units

Iran Entry Requirements

The following is required for Iran students:

• Successful Completion of National High School Diploma (Theoretical steam ) studied for minimum 3 years with an overall grade of 14 or above out of 20.

Japan Entry Requirements

The following is required for Japanese students:

• Successful completion of Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation (Kotogakko) Year 3 with GPA 2.5

Kenya Entry Requirements

The following is required for Kenya students:

• Completion of KCSE with a C grade average

Korea Entry Requirements

The following is required for Korean students:

• Senior High School Certificate Year 3 (Year 12) with an average rank of 6 in 4 academic subjects
• CSAT (College Scholastic Ability Test) with a minimum overall grade of 280 in the best 4 subjects from Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
• CSAT (College Scholastic Ability Test) Stanine of 6 in the best 3 subjectsGEE (Korea High School Graduation Equivalency Examination Certificate) with a minimum overall average score of 80
• Note: CSAT results must be accompanied by evidence of successful completion of Senior Secondary Studies.

Kuwait Entry Requirements

The following is required for Kuwait students:

• Completion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a 70% average in final results.

Laos Entry Requirements

The following is required for Laos students:

Lebanon Entry Requirements

The following is required for Lebanese students:

• General Secondary Certificate (Lebanese Baccalaureate) - Baccalauréat Libanais with a minimum score of 12 (out of 20).

Macau Entry Requirements

The following is required for Macau students:

• Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with a B or 75% average in 4 academic units

Malawi Entry Requirements

The following is required for Malawi students:

Mexico Entry Requirements

The following is required for Mexico students:

• Completion of Mexican Upper Secondary School Program (Bachillerato or Preparatria program) with a minimum 7.0 GPA

Malaysia Entry Requirements

The following is required for Malaysian students:

• 2 passes (minimum E grade) in STPM
• Malaysia Independent Chinese Secondary Schools Unified Examination Certificate with a pass in 4 academic subjects

Myanmar Entry Requirements

The following is required for Mongolia students:

• Successful completion of Gerchilgee (Certificate of Senior Secondary Education) with an overall average score of 70%

The following is required for Myanmar students:

• Completion of Basic Education High School Exam with grade of 50% in final year results

Nepal Entry Requirements

The following is required for Nepalese students:

• Completion of Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Year 12) with a GPA of 2.4

New Zealand Entry Requirements

The following is required for New Zealand students:

• Completion of National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 with a minimum of 42 credits in 3 approved subjects at Level 3

Nigerian Entry Requirements

The following is required for Nigerian students:

• Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) with 5 grades at C6 level
• IB Diploma score of minimum 22
• Successful completion of GCE A-levels: passes in minimum 2 subjects

Oman Entry Requirements

The following is required for Oman students:

• Additional year of study following General Secondary Education Certificate or Year 12 American program

Pakistan Entry Requirements

The following is required for Pakistan students:

• Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate with a grade average of 55%

Papua New Guinea

The following is required for Papua New Guinea students:

• Higher School Certificate with a grade average of 70%

Philippines Entry Requirements

The following is required for Philippines students:

• Successful completion of Year 12 with an 80% average

Saudi Arabia Entry Requirements

The following is required for Saudi Arabia students:

Singapore Entry Requirements

The following is required for Singapore students:

• 2 H2 passes in GCE A-levels

South Africa Entry Requirements

The following is required for South African students:

• Successful completion of Year 12

Sri Lanka Entry Requirements

The following is required for Sri Lankan students:

• 2 passes in GCE A-levels or equivalent

Sweden Entry Requirements

The following is required for Sweden students:

• Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a score of 10 points.

Taiwan Entry Requirements

The following is required for Taiwan students:

• Successful completion of Senior Middle 3 with a B or 60% average in 4 academic units

Tanzania Entry Requirements

The following is required for Tanzania students:

Thailand Entry Requirements

The following is required for Thailand students:

• Successful completion of Matayom 6 with a GPA of 2.0

Turkey Entry Requirements

The following is required for Turkey students:

• Successful completion of Lise Diplomasi with GPA of 3.0

UAE Entry Requirements

The following is required for UAE students:

• Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate (Year 12) with a minimum overall average score of 80% or higher.

Uganda Entry Requirements

The following is required for Uganda students:

• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with passes in at least 2 principal studies plus Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with passes in 6 studies

UK Entry Requirements

The following is required for UK students:

• GCE A Levels with a pass in 2 subjects
• GCE AS levels with a pass in 4 subjects

USA Entry Requirements

The following is required for USA students:

• Successful completion of American High School Diploma with a minimum score of 2.0; or
• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent PLUS with a SAT score of 1000; or
• Successful completion of GED (High School Equivalency) with a minimum overall score of 580, and no content area module below 145.

Vietnam Entry Requirements

The following is required for Vietnam students:

• Successful completion of Year 12 with a 6.0 GPA

Zambia Entry Requirements

The following is required for Zambia students:

Zimbabwe Entry Requirements

The following is required for Zimbabwe students:

Maths Entry Requirement

Units 3 and 4 in one of VCE Mathematical Methods, General Mathematics or Specialist Mathematics with a study score of at least 20; or international equivalent.

Domestic Engineering students who have not achieved this are required to enrol and pass the two mathematics units listed below during their Diploma of Engineering studies. Students studying these additional units in conjunction with their Diploma of Engineering may still complete their Diploma in three trimesters (12 months).

• FNDE021 Mathematics I
• FNDE023 Mathematics II

FNDE021 and FNDE023 are offered free of charge once only. Any repeat attempts at any of these units will be charged at the current Foundation Program rate.

English Language Entry Requirements

International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

Transfer guidelines

View the transfer requirements for the Diploma of Engineering below. 

Domestic Students

International Students

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Deakin University – Bachelor of Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Deakin University develops the skills and knowledge needed for professional engineering practice. Students can specialise in civil, environmental, electrical and electronics, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering.

Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Provider: Deakin University Locations: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online, Victoria, Australia Visit the course page

Deakin University's engineering program focuses on hands-on learning and practical experience. It combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, ensuring graduates are ready to tackle complex engineering problems. Through industry-informed projects, students apply what they learn in real scenarios, gaining confidence and competence.

Deakin's state-of-the-art facilities provide an ideal environment for learning and innovation. Whether building robots in advanced labs or solving problems on industry placements, students develop practical skills crucial for their careers.

Deakin University is a leading Australian institution known for its innovative and flexible approach to education. With campuses in Melbourne and Geelong, as well as online options, Deakin offers a diverse range of programs designed to prepare students for global careers.

Key Takeaways

• Minimum ATAR: Burwood - 70.5, Waurn Ponds - 66.4
• Specialisations: Civil, Environmental, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics
• Industry-informed projects and practical experience
• Accredited by Engineers Australia
• Flexible learning options including online and on-campus

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) requires the completion of 32 credit points. This includes 11 core units, a major comprising 19 credit points, and 2 elective units. Students also complete several compulsory zero-credit units.

Core units cover fundamental engineering principles and skills. These ensure a solid foundation in various engineering disciplines. Majors available are:

• Environmental
• Electrical and Electronics
• Mechatronics.

The program emphasises practical skills through industry projects and placements. Students work on real-world problems, developing the ability to design, construct, and maintain engineering systems.

Why This Degree Is Worthwhile

Deakin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) prepares graduates for high-demand roles in the engineering industry. With a global skills shortage, Deakin graduates are sought after both in Australia and internationally.

The program's strong industry connections provide valuable networking opportunities. Graduates benefit from Deakin's reputation and the professional recognition by Engineers Australia. This ensures they are well-equipped for a successful engineering career.

Related: Engineering Degrees Online in Australia

Melbourne students march through CBD as universities urge Pro-Palestinian protesters to disperse encampments

Students at Melbourne universities have protested across the city, as university administrators continue to urge Pro-Palestinian demonstrators to dismantle encampments set up on campus grounds. 

Earlier, students from an encampment at Melbourne's RMIT campus held a press conference and urged the university to cut ties with companies working with Israel.

Hundreds of students then walked through Melbourne Central in the city's CBD holding banners, flags and chanting for about an hour, before returning to the university encampment.

At Melbourne University, hundreds of protesters occupied the Arts West Building, unfurling banners and flags.

University staff made requests for the protesters to leave the premises, as demonstrators set up tents inside the building.

Administrators at Deakin University's Burwood Campus in Melbourne's south-east have asked protesters to disperse the encampments, saying their presence compromised campus safety and security.

Organisers at the Deakin encampment told the ABC on Tuesday they would not be complying with the university's requests.

The encampments mirrored a student-led movement beginning in the United States at Columbia University in New York last month.

Encampments sprang up at universities across the United States in the following weeks,  before Australian students followed suit at several universities around the country .

The US encampments resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests at different locations, with students evicted and suspended from campus accommodation . 

The encampments have led to multiple stand-offs between Pro-Israeli and Pro-Palestinian supporters in recent weeks, with the two groups chanting and waving flags at each other.

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