Deakin University
Associate Degree in Education
Geelong Waterfront Campus, Victoria, Australia
Level
Associate
Duration
2.0F/P
Campus
Warrnambool 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.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.
Student life (indicative)
Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
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
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
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
Student Life & City (indicative)
Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
- Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
75%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.
- Education graduates typically pursue qualified teacher status and classroom careers in state or independent schools, or enter roles in educational management, curriculum development, educational technology and training and development.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Education
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110). Deakin's multi-campus model means costs vary — Geelong and regional campuses are notably cheaper than Melbourne.
- Like most major Australian cities, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $1,810/month (housing $1,040, food $420, transport $110).
- Deakin's multi-campus model means costs vary — Geelong and regional campuses are notably cheaper than Melbourne.