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

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

3. 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.

4. 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!

5. 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.
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6. So where can a Deakin Associate Degree lead you?

7. 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.
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8. Pathways from Deakin Associate Degree of Education
Guaranteed entry into the Deakin Bachelor of Education (Primary) With 14 credit points towards this target degree.
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9. 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
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10. Deakin Associate Degrees introduce you to university study by teaching the knowledge and skills you need.

11. Helping you to succeed at university

12. Preparing you for university study
Academic writing and communication 
Digital literacy
Critical thinking
 Team work
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. Key Features

16. No ATAR required

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

18. 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.
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19. 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.
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20. Case Study Georgia completed year 12 in 2012
Case Study Georgia completed year 12 in 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 She is now in 2nd year nursing and doing well. She is determined not to waste this chance.

21. Case Study Charlotte commenced the Associate Degree in 2015
Case Study Charlotte commenced the Associate Degree in 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.

22. 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.

23. 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 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.

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

25. How do I apply?

26. Applications are direct to Deakin and not through VTAC

27. 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.
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28. 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.
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29. What if I have questions?
For more information visit deakin.edu.au/pathways
Or call Burwood (Melbourne): Tel
Waurn Ponds (Geelong): Tel
Warrnambool: Tel
You can also
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