Deakin associate degrees of arts and education Your pathway to a Deakin degree

Deakin’s Associate Degrees are unique – there is no other equivalent program anywhere else in Australia.

Two key differences are that Deakin’s Associate Degrees are Commonwealth Supported HECS courses (not full-fee paying) and you are a Deakin on campus student from day one.

Associate Degree students come from every background, age, type and location. They often feel they never ‘fitted in’ at school. At Deakin they are accepted for who they are. The most surprising things happen at university!

Why choose a Deakin Associate Degree in Arts or Education? A guaranteed pathway to a Deakin degree in arts or primary teaching. A program of study that includes regular units from your target degree from day one. Plus the skills you need to study and perform at University. Two year program with 14 credit points (approx. 18 months) towards your target degree. Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

So where can a Deakin Associate Degree lead you?

Pathways from Deakin Associate Degree of Arts Guaranteed entry into the Deakin Bachelor of Arts Guaranteed entry into the Deakin Bachelor of Criminology Each with 14 credit points towards either of these target degrees. Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Pathways from Deakin Associate Degree of Education Guaranteed entry into the Deakin Bachelor of Education (Primary) With 14 credit points towards this target degree. Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Other pathways from Deakin Associate Degrees Deakin Associate Degree of Arts students can also successfully apply to transition, with credit, into a range of other Deakin undergraduate degrees including: Science, including Marine Biology Commerce or Management Health Science and/or Nursing Psychology Journalism, media or communications Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Deakin Associate Degrees introduce you to university study by teaching the knowledge and skills you need.

Helping you to succeed at university

Preparing you for university study Academic writing and communication  Digital literacy Critical thinking  Team work Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Supportive learning environment Face-to-face classes and small seminar sizes <20 Practical skills and exciting new areas of learning Innovative and supportive learning environment The latest online and digital technology Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Units from Core units target degree Course structure Students study core Associate Degree units and units from their targeted bachelor degree at the same time. Core units Units from target degree Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Key Features

No ATAR required

Deakin’s Associate Degrees are ideal for school leavers and mature age students.

Key features of Deakin Associate Degrees No prerequisites or ATAR required Supported study environment into tertiary education Guaranteed entry into selected arts or education degrees with up to 18 months credit Can also apply to transition, with credit, from Deakin Associate Degree of Arts into a selected range of other Deakin bachelor degree programs In first year there are 4 Associate Degree foundation units plus 4 units from your target degree. In second year there are 8 units from your target degree. Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Key features of Deakin Associate Degrees You are an on campus Deakin student from day one You are studying regular units from your target degree at the same time as specialist units to help you succeed Established program Strong track record of success Specialist and expert academics Can be studied full time or part time Available at Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds and Burwood. Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Case Study Georgia completed year 12 in 2012 Case Study Georgia completed year 12 in 2012. She wanted to do nursing at Deakin. She did not get the required ATAR – too much partying she says! She started the Associate Degree in 2013. She is now in 2nd year nursing and doing well. She is determined not to waste this chance.

Case Study Charlotte commenced the Associate Degree in 2015 Case Study Charlotte commenced the Associate Degree in 2015. She had undertaken VCE in 2013 but fell seriously ill just before her exams and was unable to complete. After taking a year to recover Charlotte is flying through her studies.

Case Study Dylan left school and trained as a butcher but tired of it after 7 years. He wanted to do accounting but did not have year 12. He started the Associate Degree in 2013 and has now successfully transitioned to accounting at Deakin. He is doing well.

Case Study John came to Deakin to do the Associate Degree in 2014 Case Study John came to Deakin to do the Associate Degree in 2014. He was not happy at school and had never felt he fitted in anywhere. He did not think he could be successful at anything. He felt welcomed and accepted at Deakin. He is working hard and getting good grades for the first time in his life. He has made some new friends.

Did you know? That some of Deakin’s highest performing students across all campuses commenced their studies as Associate Degree students?

How do I apply?

Applications are direct to Deakin and not through VTAC

How to apply Applications are direct to Deakin: Online via Deakin’s Applicant Portal at: applicantportal.deakin.edu.au/connect/webconnect Applications for 2016 open Monday 17 August 2015 for non- school leavers and Monday 14 December for year 12 applicants. Applications close Friday 29 January 2016. Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

Am I eligible? Deakin Associate Degrees are open to applicants from a range of backgrounds including: Mature-age and returning to study Current Year 12 students, both VCE and VCAL Currently completing a diploma Looking for a career change. Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education

What if I have questions? For more information visit deakin.edu.au/pathways Or call Burwood (Melbourne): Tel 03 9246 8100 Waurn Ponds (Geelong): Tel 03 5227 1359 Warrnambool: Tel 03 5563 3489 You can also email: artsedstudentsupport@deakin.edu.au 753 680 Faculty of Arts and Education: 2016 Associate Degrees of Arts and Education