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Deakin University

Associate Degree in Education

Geelong Waterfront Campus, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Associate

  • Duration

    2.0F/P

  • Campus

    Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus (VIC)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Home Tuition

    A$4,908 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

Associate Degree in Education at Deakin University in Geelong Waterfront Campus, Victoria, Australia is a associate programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

59,359

Staff Ratio

18.0:1

International

27.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

75.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£36,340

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

A$4,908

per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Associate Degree in Education
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Associate Degree in Education topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Current Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement All applicants for the Associate Degree of Education must complete the VTAC Personal Statement form, where in approximately 500 words, you provide your name, highest qualification and an outline of your motivation to study and future aspirations.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates VTAC Personal Statement All applicants for the Associate Degree of Education must complete the VTAC Personal Statement form, where in approximately 500 words, you provide your name, highest qualification and an outline of your motivation to study and future aspirations.
  • Applicants with Higher Education study VTAC Personal Statement All applicants for the Associate Degree of Education must complete the VTAC Personal Statement form, where in approximately 500 words, you provide your name, highest qualification and an outline of your motivation to study and future aspirations.
  • Applicants with VET study VTAC Personal Statement All applicants for the Associate Degree of Education must complete the VTAC Personal Statement form, where in approximately 500 words, you provide your name, highest qualification and an outline of your motivation to study and future aspirations.
  • Applicants with work and life experience VTAC Personal Statement All applicants for the Associate Degree of Education must complete the VTAC Personal Statement form, where in approximately 500 words, you provide your name, highest qualification and an outline of your motivation to study and future aspirations. | Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Entry will be based on performance in a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education for those students with recent secondary education.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Entry will be based on performance in a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education for those students with recent secondary education.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

59,359

Total students

Staff Ratio

18:1

Students per staff

International Students

27%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students59,359
Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1
International Students27%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

75%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£36,340

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Home Tuition

A$4,908

per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$4,908per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page