Overview

The Foundation Program course at Deakin College comprises of a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: five core units and three elective units. The Extended track program has an additional four units.

Key Features

Various support services focusing on language, literary and numeracy assistance are also available to help you in your studies. Each unit includes four hours of class contact per week.

Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Academic Communication Skills

Intercultural Studies

Information Technology

Advanced Academic Writing and Research

Computer Skills

Essential Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

8 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to the Foundation Program requires the successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent.

CRICOS Provider Codes: Deakin College 01590J.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31260 AUD / full

≈ 31260 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30090 AUD / full

≈ 30090 AUD / full

Additional Details

National:

A$34,800 (Extended)

International:

A$36,180 (Extended)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Geelong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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